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Jewish Life at Barrack

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At Barrack, students can explore their personal and family connections to Jewish traditions more deeply.

Each encounter with Judaism deepens their connections to their classmates, the community, and their own Jewish spirit and spirituality. Participating in daily shaharit with their peers, celebrating the coming of Shabbat with our weekly “shmooze” at Friday break, and sharing in acts of hesed (kindness) enriches our students' appreciation of their Jewish values.

Our students mirror the world with their wide range of religious backgrounds and observances, from traditional and ritual to cultural and secular.

All food served at school events is strictly kosher, and school events, such as games and performances, don’t begin on Saturday nights until well after sundown. We are likewise committed to creating an environment where students of all Jewish backgrounds feel comfortable sitting together at lunch, collaborating on homework, and demonstrating the respect they build for each other.

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Shaharit, Prayer, and Reflective Practice Options for Every Student

Shaharit, Prayer, and Reflective Practice Options for Every Student

Our students mirror the world with their wide range of religious backgrounds and observances, from traditional and ritual to cultural and secular. 

Shaharit, daily prayer and observance practices, are designed to have a place for everyone.

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In-School B'nai Mitzvah Celebrations

In-School B'nai Mitzvah Celebrations
In addition to our b'nai mitzvah program that helps students and families manage the b'nai mitzvah season outside of school, students have the opportunity to share their milestone with their school community. Full of joy, excitement, and pride, our students have the opportunity to be celebrated by their classmates and invited guests in a break from the regular school day.

 

Holiday Celebrations

Holiday Observances

The vibrant spirit of the hagim (holidays) is part of the fabric of our school.

Both inside and outside of the classroom, each student feels a connection to the rhythms of the Jewish year. Study and observance focuses on the deeper meaning of our holidays and how they inform our spiritual selves as much as enjoying spending this time with our school kehillah. Holidays at Barrack organically fit into the context of their lives, giving them diverse, meaningful connections to our traditions and to their own spirituality. 

Click to see our photo galleries from past holiday celebrations, including Purim, Lag B'Omer, Hanukkah, Passover, and more

 

Special Programming

Special Programming

Jewish life and activities are infused into our students' learning. Visitors and special workshops bring learning to life as Tzofim visit from Israel, students build their own shafarot, and guest speakers help students connect our past with their future.