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Our Mission: To promote academic excellence,
community responsibility, and vibrant Jewish living.
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Learning:
The Hausner curriculum emphasizes critical thinking and project-based learning,
providing a dynamic environment that encourages each child to flourish. Students acquire the
tools for independent thinking, and emerge as life-long learners and community leaders.
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Community:
We provide an inclusive and supportive community for K-8 students and their
families. Our school reflects the diversity of the Jewish community in America. We welcome
Jewish families of different traditions, and view this diversity as a sign and source of
our people's continuing strength
and vitality.
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Respect:
We believe that the atmosphere for learning is as important as the academic
curriculum. We foster a culture of respect, tolerance, and acceptance inside and beyond
the Hausner community. The Hausner curriculum emphasizes concern for our world
and environment, the responsibility of Tikun Olam.
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Torah:
We study Jewish texts as an essential element of Jewish education. We approach
these texts in a spirit of reverence and intellectual openness. Our curriculum draws upon
the insights of commentators and scholars from every age to illuminate textual study, and to
encourage active dialogue. Hausner is egalitarian; students have equal roles in all aspects
of Jewish life, including the fulfillment of mitzvot. We nurture each child's mind and spirit,
and encourage children and families to learn together.
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Israel:
Our school emphasizes the special relationship of Jews everywhere to the State of
Israel, its land and people. We teach responsibility for the Jewish people, Am Israel. The
Hausner curriculum instills a love of the Hebrew language. Hebrew literacy and fluency
unlock the richness of Jewish literature, and connect our students with Jews everywhere.
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Compassion:
Our curriculum responds to the intellectual and developmental needs of our
students. Children learn in an environment where they feel safe and supported, so they may
develop strong and ethical voices. We create opportunities
for our students and families to
act compassionately in our community
and beyond.
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Justice:
Our school honors Gideon Hausner, the great Israeli jurist and statesman.
As Attorney General, Hausner worked to build the modern Israeli system of justice, and to
outlaw international terrorism. We are proud to be associated with this great leader whose
life was dedicated to Jewish values, justice, education, and the state
of Israel.
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Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School would like to thank Limor Gerstel for
designing the wonderful Mission Statement images.
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