Head of School Blog
What is Institutional Advancement?
A Gesher supporter recently asked me to define ‘Institutional Advancement’ (IA). It’s a term referenced in many different settings and can take on different meanings depending on the organization. A […]
Growing Kehilat Gesher
By: Amy Pernick, Director of Admissions The late-winter and early-spring seasons are exceptionally busy times for the Gesher JDS admissions office as new applications are coming in, classroom visits for […]
Our community is exponentially greater than the sum of its parts – A Message from our Board President
Happy New Year, Gesher community! The beginning of a new year — indeed, a new decade — is naturally a time for reflection. The past year, as any, has had […]
Empowering students with skills for the 21st Century
During our VAIS accreditation self-study two years ago, the faculty collaborated to create an idealized portrait of a Gesher graduate. Our intention was to include the attributes and character traits […]
The Language of Belonging
This week we read the Torah portion that describes Noah’s Ark and the flood, which is a popular story most of us haven’t looked at closely since childhood. Another popular […]