JCDS, Boston's Jewish Community Day School

08/28/2026

What a joy to see our JCDS community together again! Last night's Back to School Picnic was filled with familiar faces, new connections, good food, and plenty of conversation. We loved welcoming our newest families, reconnecting with old friends, and seeing JCDS alumni back in the mix. Here's to a wonderful year of learning, friendship, and community! ברוכים הבאים - Welcome Back!

08/15/2026

Naomi Greenfield, Middle School Social Studies Teacher, kicked off her summer with a volunteer trip to Israel, followed by plenty of time enjoying the summer closer to home - with family, friends, and Honey the dog. From New Hampshire to the Berkshires to Ithaca, it sounds like a pretty wonderful summer! Thanks for sharing a little of your summer with us, Naomi!

08/13/2026

Lettuce check in! What’s growing in your garden? The Gan Nitzan Garden is thriving! Planted by our rising first graders and ready to be tended by our new Kindergarten class, the garden is already giving us cucumbers, tomatoes, herbs, and plenty of reasons to stop and take a look. What’s growing in your garden this summer? We’d love to see what’s sprouting in your corner of the JCDS community!

08/06/2026

JCDS faculty members Catherine Ross, Oren Kaunfer, and Standish Chiasson recently attended the ISTE Conference in Orlando, joining educators from around the world to explore the future of teaching and learning. From maker workshops to AI and innovative classroom strategies, they returned inspired with fresh ideas to bring back to JCDS. We can't wait to see these ideas in action this school year!

07/31/2026

JCDS Madrich Ruchani Oren Kaunfer recently stopped by and was so happy to catch up with a few of our JCDS students! We love seeing our students exploring their interests, embracing new challenges, and making the most of their summer adventures.

07/30/2026

Fresh from Alaska! JCDS Director of Development & Communications Shoshanna Goldberg recently returned from an unforgettable Alaskan adventure, where she enjoyed spectacular scenery and even tried her hand at salmon fishing! Her trip was such a success that she brought home enough wild-caught salmon to share with our summer staff. Thanks for bringing a little taste of Alaska back to JCDS, Shoshanna!

07/24/2026

JCDS Madrich Ruchani Oren Kaunfer recently visited Ramah Palmer and loved reconnecting with so many familiar JCDS faces! It was wonderful to see current students and alumni thriving together throughout the summer. Wishing everyone a continued summer filled with friendship, growth, and ruach!

07/16/2026

Nothing beats seeing our JCDS community beyond our walls! JCDS Director of Admissions Karen Siegel visited Camp Ramah New England last week for Educators & Clergy Day and loved reconnecting with current students, alumni, and staff. We hope everyone is having an incredible summer - we're already counting down to September!

07/13/2026

Kol HaKavod to JCDS parents Jordan Namerow and Rabbi Or Rose on the publication of this thoughtful article reflecting on the inaugural Panim el Panim (Face to Face): Engaging Israel Across Difference fellowship. We are especially proud that our Head of School, Shira Deener, participated in this meaningful initiative alongside fellow Jewish communal leaders. We invite you to read more below.

There is a Jewish tradition to recite Tefilat HaDerech, the Traveler’s Prayer, before embarking on a journey. It is not a prayer for certainty, nor does it promise smooth roads, perfect companions or easy destinations. Instead, it asks for protection, wisdom, humility and safe passage through unfa...