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Primary and Secondary EducationNew York, United States201-500 Employees
The Abraham Joshua Heschel School is an independent Jewish day school in New York City, offering primary and secondary education with a pluralistic, egalitarian approach. Founded to honor Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel, the school emphasizes intellectual exploration, integrity, social justice, and a deep engagement with Jewish texts and history as resources for shaping contemporary values. Its curriculum weaves Jewish and general knowledge throughout the day, aiming to nurture curiosity, imagination, and critical thinking while supporting the intellectual, emotional, social, physical, and spiritual development of each student. The school seeks to create a learning environment that also fosters professional and personal growth for teachers and staff, and it serves families from a wide range of Jewish backgrounds and practices. The institution is based in the New York region and operates as a private day school serving a diverse community.