Hillel Community Day School, Rochester, NY

Highlights from our Scholarship Gala, "Our Future Begins with Our Past": a powerful reminder that when a community invests in Jewish education, children grow into learners, leaders, and keepers of our shared future.

We are so thankful for the Jewish Federation of Greater Rochester support every day!

Mazel tov to Hillel Community Day School on celebrating 78 years!

We are proud to support Jewish education for 55+ students each day.

Thank you to our community for supporting our Annual Campaign for Jewish Needs for making this possible!
https://bit.ly/ann-ledge

Mazel tov to our first and second grade students on receiving their Siddurim and Chumashim last Friday! What a meaningful milestone for our students and families.

What looked like a regular lunch was actually a moment of real learning in action. 🍽️

Our 3rd–4th grade students put their MyPlate knowledge to the test—building balanced meals, making thoughtful food choices, and applying what they’ve learned about nutrition in a real-world setting.

From fruits and vegetables to proteins and grains, every tray told a story of growing awareness and healthy decision-making.

We enjoyed an unforgettable Yom HaAtzmaut celebration led by our amazing Shelichim, Elior and Reut Dahan! 🇮🇱💙

Hillel Community Day School‘s scholarship dinner is right around the corner! On Wednesday, May 20, 2026, join us for a night of celebrating Downtown Rochester's Jewish history. Our students will also host in a performance of "Our Future Begins with Our Past," a musical celebrating that history and written by the fantastic Phyllis Kasdin. We are also honored to recognize Phyllis at the production!
Register for the Gala NOW using the below link: www.causematch.com/hcds2026

Yesterday on Yom Ha’zikaron, we paused and remembered. We came together to honor the memory of Israel’s fallen soldiers and victims of terror.

We were also fortunate to welcome Jonathan Dean’s mother, who came following a school project we completed in Jonathan’s memory. She visited each class and shared stories about Jonathan’s life. Students learned how he was always kind, always trying to help, and always the peacemaker. Through her words, they came to understand the many ways he lived as a helper and made a difference in the lives of others.

What a cozy, joy-filled night at our Teddy Bear Sleepunder! 🧸💤 From PJ Library story time to dancing, crafts, and family yoga—thank you to every family who came in their comfiest PJs and brought a beloved teddy to share the fun. We love building Jewish community moments like this.

Our amazing shelichim, Elior and Reut Dahan, ran a special "Theodore Herzl" themed activity today in preparation for Yom HaAtzmaut at Keshet Preschool at Temple Beth El. It was a pleasure collaborating with a community partner to celebrate Israel's birthday!


Temple Beth El, Rochester