Experiential Learning

What began as a fun experiment with an undeveloped patch of the property grew over time into a substantive learning and service project for the larger community. Read more here.

Free Range Torah was an experiential family learning alternative to the traditional religious school program. It included retreats, Shabbat meals in each others' homes, field trips, book groups, and more.

An unusually tight-knit and motivated 4th grade class rejected the traditional curriculum. We engaged in a mutually respectful discussion in which they decided to organize an end-of-the-year restaurant experience for their families. They explored the range of kashrut traditions in their community, researched family recipes, learned key Hebrew vocabulary, and took the lead in organizing, cooking, serving, and more!