From the Head of School

When The Abraham Joshua Heschel School was founded in 1983, a new model of Jewish day school was created. We hope you will come to understand what sets The Heschel School apart.

How are we unique? Our approach to education, pluralism, and concern for students’ intellectual, emotional, and spiritual development informs our daily interactions in the school community. Our school is characterized by team teaching and an integrated curriculum. We select faculty who have demonstrated mastery of their subjects, encourage academic excellence, and support our mission. Our faculty understand the importance of participating in the creation of a respectful community that embraces ethical and moral living.

All of us involved in the work of The Heschel School strive to cultivate the spiritual lives of our students and nurture their commitment to Jewish life. We help them understand and respect a range of Jewish practice, and we encourage them to embody these traditions in the way they live their lives. We engage our students in a meaningful relationship with the language, culture, land, and people of the State of Israel.

Our outstanding educational program emphasizes critical thinking and supports the diverse talents of our student body. The quality of our humanities, arts, and science programs has enabled our graduates to be welcomed by outstanding institutions of higher learning.

We look forward to meeting you when you visit the school to experience the culture and philosophy that are the hallmarks of a Heschel education.

Roanna Shorofsky
Head of School

 School Divisions

The Heschel School is organized into four divisions based on the developmental levels of the children.

The Early Childhood Program runs from Nursery to Kindergarten.

The Lower School Program runs from Grade 1 to Grade 5.

The Middle School Program encompasses Grades 6 to 8.

The High School Program includes Grades 9 to 12.

Admissions

Welcome to the Abraham Joshua Heschel School admissions website. We appreciate your interest in our school, and we look forward to meeting you during the admissions process.

The Heschel High School offers a superb integrated curriculum of general and Jewish studies which emphasizes academic excellence and awareness of social and communal responsibility. In addition, we offer an outstanding arts program (studio art, music, dance and drama). We are proud of our innovative and exciting program and we hope that you will take the opportunity to learn more about it when you visit us.

We invite you to explore our website to learn more about the Heschel School. Please call us to arrange a visit or to ask any questions you may have.

Marsha Feris
Director of Admissions
212-595-7087 x2203