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2021-2022 Events

Refugee Support and Education

People throughout the JCDS community--staff, families, students--are stepping up to heed the call of supporting Afghan refugee families resettling in our communities. This is detailed, complicated and also sacred work. This year, the Staff Social Justice Cohort and the Va'ad are spearheading a series of programming around Refugee Support and Education. Any questions or to get involved, please join the #SocialJustice Slack Channel or email us at Vaad@jcdsboston.org.

2022 programming:

Parent-Child Book Discussion Night. February 15. 6:00-6:45pm.
Student Craft Fair Zoom Info Session for Parents and Students. March 31. 6:00-7:00pm Interested in being part of the Student Craft Fair? WATCH our Zoom Info session and VIEW the slides to learn what you need to do to make and sell crafts, help with a booth, get ideas and materials, and why we're raising Tzedakah funds for new Ukrainian refugees. Please fill out this interest form to receive more information. Questions? Email naomigr@jcdsboston.org.
Student Craft Fair & Education Event. May 20. 2:00-3:00pm Students will create and sell crafts; proceeds will go to the CJP Afghan Resettlement Fund. The event will also feature community Welcome Blanket creation and various education stations, music and fun! Students: sign up to be part.
READ ON TO LEARN MORE

Past Events

Medical Supply Drive to Support Ukraine

Thank you to everyone who donated to our Medical Supply Drive for Ukraine! We have now delivered several car loads of items that are en route to Ukrainian people in need via NuDaySyria. Thank you again for coming together as a community to support the people of Ukraine. --The Social Justice Cohort, Va'ad, and Student Council

JCDS School Budget 101

Thursday, March 3, 2022, 8:00-9:00pm
Watch the Webinar

JCDS Board treasurer, current and alumni parent, Nathan Hayman, P'20, '22, '25, along with JCDS Board Development Committee co-chair and current parent, Richard Bennett, P'26, '28, invite parents to learn more about our school's finances at "JCDS School Budget 101". They will provide a high-level budget overview, information about how tuition is set, and why the school raises additional funds through donations.

Open Playground at JCDS

Sunday, January 23, 2022, 2:00-3:00pm
57 Stanley Ave, Watertown, MA

Join JCDS, Boston's Jewish Community Day School for a playground family mixer! Meet current and prospective families, and play on the JCDS playground and field. For children entering K - 2nd grade. Questions? Email KarenS@jcdsboston.org

Erev MLK Jr. Day Virtual Parent Education Event

Hosted by the JCDS Va'ad

'A Night of Learning' with Author E. Dolores Johnson
Sunday, January 16, 2022, 7:00-8:00pm (via Zoom)

Join us for our 2^nd annual Erev MLK Jr. Day virtual Parent 'Night of Learning' event. We are honored to have E. Dolores Johnson, author of SAY I'M DEAD: A Family Memoir of Race, Secrets and Love, share her personal story with our community.

Learn More Here

E. Dolores Johnson was born in Buffalo, NY. She earned degrees from Howard University and Harvard Graduate School of Business. After a career in tech, she took an MFA equivalent course to learn creative writing. Johnson is a published essayist focused on inter-racialism.

Join JCDS for an evening with our Alumni Panel

Monday, December 20^th, 2021, 8 - 9pm

Featured Alumni:

Nadav Cohen '19
Jacob Foster '15
Margalit Glasgow '10
Gabe Kaptchuk '07
Maya Rubin '14
Martha Schwarz '05

Moderated by Joanne Baker, Rosh (Head of) 8th grade, and Shira Deener, Head of School, you will:

Hear from alumni who attended public and independent schools after JCDS
Listen to reflections on their transitions to High School and beyond
Learn how their JCDS education has served them in various settings
Get answers to your questions!

Celebrate Chanukah with the JCDS community for Chanukah Makerspace!

Sunday, December 5, 2021
1:30pm - 3:00pm

Join JCDS for hands-on Chanukah STEAM projects. Stay for holiday songs, blessings, and a special treat! This will be an outdoor-only gathering. In the event of inclement weather, we will gather over Zoom for Chanukah songs and blessings. This event is geared towards families with children ages Pre-K-2nd grade.

Alumni Reunion Bagel Brunch

Sunday, November 28, 2021
10:30am - 12:30pm

It's back! All classes invited, all ages welcome! If you previously attended JCDS, even for a little bit, you are part of the JCDS Alumni Family. We hope you join us! Hosted by alumni parent Sari Korman, along with Aaron '10, Naomi, and Noah '21 Hunt, at their home in Chestnut Hill, MA. Please share with alumni you know!

Fall Fest

Sunday, November 7, 2021
3:30pm - 4:30pm

Meet JCDS's Music Teacher, Elah Grandel, for an afternoon of music, movement, and a seasonal craft!

Tell Us S'More!

Saturday, November 6, 2021
7:30pm

Meet and reconnect with our community! We'll gather together for an evening of JCDS storytelling by the (camp)fire + celebrating our community.

Generations Tea

Friday, October 22, 2021
12:00pm (via Zoom)

Building upon last year's successful Generations programs, we invite you to a virtual conversation about what it means, in the words of Lord Rabbi Jonathan Sacks z"l, to "engrave your values on the hearts of your children, and they on theirs."

Sukkot Songs & Crafts at the JCDS Sukkah

Thursday, September 23, 2021
3:45pm - 4:30pm

Songs, crafts, and balloons.

What Does It Mean to 'Eat Jewishly'?

with Dr. David Kraemer
Sunday, June 6 2:00-3:00pm via Zoom

In the spirit of our Matters of Taste event this year, where chefs, musicians, and authors shared their crafts, we are excited to present our final learning opportunity of the 2020-21 school year. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of how and why the laws of kashrut developed over time. In line with his method of scholarship, Professor Kraemer identifies not only the law, but also the context in which the law develops.

End-of-Year Celebration & Alumni Kabbalat Shabbat

Friday, June 11 1:00-2:00pm via Zoom

You are warmly invited to join a special virtual End-of-Year Celebration and Alumni all-school Kabbalat Shabbat! Anyone who previously attended JCDS, even for a bit, is part of the JCDS alumni family. We are especially proud to welcome our Class of 2017 alumni who are graduating from high school this year. Led by the talented Oren Kaunfer, our Madrich Ruchani (Spiritual Leader), this special gathering will include singing, stories, and surprises. Begin your Shabbat with a smile!

Parent Education Event: Children's Health and Wellbeing During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Wednesday, April 7 9:30-10:30am (via Zoom)

Nika is Assistant in Medicine, Division of Emergency Medicine at Boston Children's Hospital. She and her husband, Ilan, live in Brookline with their three children, Kiva '25, Geffen '27, and Lev (one year).

Pedagogy of Partnership - Habits of Mind and Heart
An Interactive Introduction for New Families

Join Shira Deener, Head of School, and members of our faculty and staff in a conversation with JCDS parent and co-founder of the Pedagogy of Partnership, Allison Cook, for an intimate introduction and interactive experience of our core educational pedagogical principles. This is not a presentation!

Thursday, March 4, 2021 at 8:00 p.m. (via Zoom)

MEET CURRENT AND PROSPECTIVE FAMILIES

Sunday, January 24th, 2021, 1:00 - 2:30pm

JCDS Alumni Reunion

Sunday, November 29, 2020, 10:30am (via Zoom)

How do we develop our students' capacity to become change agents in today's complex world? How can we build students' capacity to really know themselves and others, recognize and care about injustice, and act?

Monday, January 4, 8:00pm
Monday, January 11, 8:00pm
Monday, January 18, 8:00pm