Academics

Service Learning

PARTNERS IN TIKKUN OLAM- CREATING A BETTER WORLD

At VBS Day School, we are committed to a well-rounded education that includes the attainment of the highest academic goals, as well as character education. Students practice our school's core value of Tikkun Olam throughout the year as part of their grade-level Tikkun Olam project.

Students are introduced to social issues through a service learning approach. Through the study of Jewish texts, real-life examples and discussions paired with active hands-on activities and projects our students become partners in Tikkun Olam.

Grade-level Tikkun Olam themes are integrated throughout the year's curriculum and highlighted during Hineni Action Day:
  • Kindergarten - Compassion for Animals
  • Grade 1 - Caring for Community 
  • Grade 2 - Respecting Individual Differences
  • Grade 3 - Caring for the Environment
  • Grade 4 - Feeding the Hungry
  • Grade 5 - Honoring the Elderly
  • Grade 6 - Supporting Israel and World Issues
The year is highlighted by the Rabbi Harold M. Schulweis Hineni Action Day, an entire day of service devoted to making a difference in the world.
 
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