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RAVSAK strengthens and sustains the Jewish life, leadership and learning of community day schools ensuring a vibrant Jewish future.

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In a global and interconnected world, speaking more than one language is no longer a luxury but a necessity. Approximately one-fifth of Americans speak a language other than English (LOTE), and around the world it is estimated that almost two-thirds of children are bilingual. Thanks to the ubiquity of technology, LOL, IMHO, OMG and BBM are common linguistic currency, and people text and tweet…[more]

Nov 30, 2009 | Author: Jennifer Glaser | Category: 0904

Pluralism might be the word of the day—but what version of pluralism do we aspire to? And does it matter? Isn’t simply being “a good pluralist” enough? In this article I argue that it is important to be clear about what form of pluralism we endorse because different kinds of pluralism...[More]

Sep 14, 2009 | Author: Michelle Bigelman, parent, B’nai Shalom Day School, Asheville, North Carolina | Category: Engaging Parents in RAVSAK Schools

Parents are definitely an integral part of our school community. We have plenty of programming that is for our children, but also programming that involves and betters our parents, such as Go Far. Go Far focuses on healthy lifestyles for children and their families. The program targets third...[More]

Oct 21, 2010 | Author: Akiva School, Montreal, Quebec | Category: Community in Our Schools

The bell rings. The school day begins. And yet, all the teachers are absent! Is this madness? The opposite: it’s an opportunity created by parents and administrators for all staff to enjoy a two-day professional development retreat.[More]

I can’t imagine Jewish day school education without RAVSAK.”

Mitch Flatow, Principal, General Studies
Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School

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News

CAT, RAVSAK’s online, highly participatory middle school program in Jewish history, will have four new schools taking part in the fall:

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RAVSAK is pleased to acknowledge and thank the individuals, families, foundations and schools who have supported our work in 2010. With your help, we are strengthening and sustaining the Jewish life, leadership and learning of community day schools, ensuring a vibrant Jewish future.[More]

Last fall on Masada, Anne Frank had an exchange with Queen Isabella of Spain about the qualities of a good leader:[More]

Membership

Members of RAVSAK enjoy many benefits which support the overall work of the school and the professionals who lead them. Find out more about membership benefits and how your school can become a member.

Use our interactive map of member schools to find a Jewish Day School near you.

In addition to serving Jewish community day schools across North America, RAVSAK has a special category of membership for Jewish and educational organizations, consultants and companies which share our vision of excellence in Jewish day school education.