Holidays and Celebrations

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Holidays at Solomon Schechter Day School are built on a foundation of joy and community through hands-on experiences, and seek to root learners in the rhythm of the Jewish calendar.

By learning and practicing the special celebrations of different seasons, students develop skills of connection to God and to other Jews, and build a vocabulary of self- and community expression.

Only At Schechter
Unlike other schools, only at Schechter do general studies and Judaic Studies come together as one. Some people say it's like two worlds where there is no contact between the two worlds. I'm telling you -- there is a connection! We are part of the American culture, but at the same time, we keep our Jewish identity. We have learned from two worlds which appear to us as one. It was all a part of our daily schedule. We learned to be good citizens and also proud Jews. This only happens at Schechter....

- A Schechter Student