Jewish experiences are an important component of all programs at the Suzy Fischer Early Childhood Academy. Rituals, holiday celebrations, Shabbat, Hebrew language, and Jewish culture are an essential part of our curriculum and weaved into our daily activities, so students experience the richness and beauty of Jewish life each day.
Through CAJE, with generous funding from the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, the Jewish Resource Specialist (JRS) Initiative brought together five congregations and JCC’s and established a teacher-leader position, whose focus is to strengthen the engagement of families with young children and deepen the Jewish learning within our Early Childhood Education Academy. We are thrilled to be working alongside Marissa Halle, our liaisons in this endeavor. Through intentional work and programming, we are transforming our Jewish Early Childhood program into a center of engagement and significant learning that will impact our children, parents, and the community at large.
Nathan embraces the richness and beauty of Jewish life each day. From his classroom with Ms. Gaby and Ms. Dani, where he begins his mornings reciting the Modeh Ani and learning about the holidays, to celebrating Shabbat every Friday with Rabbi Rojzman, Rabbi Farber, and Cantor Marcos, his experiences are deeply meaningful. Every day, he also recites the Shema Israel, strengthening his connection to his faith.
Every Friday, he goes to school even happier, excited to be part of these special moments, greet Sandra, and give his tzedakah. What he learns at school, he brings home, replicating the traditions with so much joy and enthusiasm. As parents, it is truly amazing to witness how he identifies with our traditions and integrates them into his daily life.