A Message From the Head of School
Welcome to The Abraham Joshua Heschel School's website. Our school is an educational institution committed to and known for academic excellence. What makes Heschel unique is its profound respect and concern for the whole child, the integration of disciplines and an emphasis on the development of critical thinking skills, all in an atmosphere infused with joy.

The School’s philosophy springs from the thinking of Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel, a scholar and humanist, who rejoiced in life. Rabbi Heschel called education "life itself — a supreme experience of living", not merely preparation for life. We passionately embrace his belief that a good education prepares students to be concerned citizens of the world.

Our pluralistic approach to Jewish learning and observance provides children with the opportunity to develop spiritually and intellectually. By teaching skills of inquiry, we prepare our students to approach secular and religious texts with confidence; by accepting and encouraging different points of view, we prepare them to be empathic and socially responsible human beings.

We invite you to see how we have earned our reputation for educational innovation and excellence, meet our students and teachers, visit our classrooms, and experience the joyous and challenging world of The Abraham Joshua Heschel School.

— Roanna Shorofsky