Hausner Blog

“We felt like we couldn’t be anywhere else,” shared Hausner alumna Rachel Rosen (Class of 2013), in describing her family’s January visit to Israel. In the aftermath of October 7th, Rachel and her family traveled to Israel on a solidarity mission. According to Rachel, “We wanted to do something and wanted to help… we were excited to volunteer and sit with our greater Jewish Family in Israel.”

In our latest blog post, Azriella Friedman, Kindergarten Lead Teacher, shares a compelling journey of discovery as students embark on a project-based learning initiative centered around building a peaceful city. Through field trips, guest speakers, and hands-on projects, Hausner Kindergarteners explore the concepts of peace, community, and civic responsibility. Their culminating creation of Ir Shalom showcases their creativity and understanding of cooperation and empathy.
 

In this blog post, 1st grade assistant teacher Robin Feuchtwang reflects on her deep connection to Passover, highlighting the sensory experience, family traditions, and personal growth as a host of the Seder. Robin explores efforts to engage participants of all ages through creative teaching methods and draws parallels between her experiences in Jewish education and her approach to the holiday celebration.
 

In the heart of Silicon Valley, where innovation thrives and technology evolves at a rapid pace, the importance of STEM education cannot be overstated. At Hausner, we are on a mission to ignite young minds, nurturing a passion for science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) that will shape the innovators of tomorrow. Explore the dynamic STEM adventures taking place within our TK-4 classrooms
 

Explore the enriching world of ethical inquiry at Hausner, in our latest blog post by Head of School, Rabbi Danny Lehmann, as he delves into Hausner's 6th grade Ethics Bowl competition. Guided by graduate philosophy students, participants dissect complex ethical dilemmas, fostering critical thinking and empathy. Through this innovative program, Hausner cultivates ethical leaders poised to tackle society's pressing issues with wisdom and compassion.