From the Press

Amid the Israeli conflict with Hamas, families seeking refuge from the war have enrolled their children in Bay Area Jewish day schools. Hausner has embraced over 25 Israeli students, offering a modified tuition policy. Other Bay Area schools have also welcomed Israeli students, providing a sense of routine and support during these challenging times. 

In this JWeekly article, Hausner's Head of School Rabbi Danny Lehmann expressed, "I think the feeling that our students have is that this is a way for us to contribute, and it’s such a personal way to do it." Families highlighted the community's efforts in offering assistance, emphasizing the importance of providing stability for the children amid wartime circumstances.

Amid the Israeli conflict with Hamas, families seeking refuge from the war have enrolled their children in Bay Area Jewish day schools. Hausner has embraced over 25 Israeli students, offering a modified tuition policy. Other Bay Area schools have also welcomed Israeli students, providing a sense of routine and support during these challenging times. 

In this JWeekly article, Hausner's Head of School Rabbi Danny Lehmann expressed, "I think the feeling that our students have is that this is a way for us to contribute, and it’s such a personal way to do it." Families highlighted the community's efforts in offering assistance, emphasizing the importance of providing stability for the children amid wartime circumstances.

Check out our amazing Hausner students featured in this coverage from the New York Post (images #1 and #10).

(Photo credit: Tasos Katopodis for NY Post)

In March 2020, the education landscape underwent a seismic shift, compelling school leaders to adapt rapidly to unfamiliar technology in the face of a pandemic. As the educational community confronts the challenges of generative AI, the lessons learned from this experience offer valuable insights.

In this article, published in Prizmah: Center for Jewish Day Schools, Hausner's Carol Piraino and Smita Kolhatkar discuss the importance of leading by example, embracing new technologies with an open mind, fostering collaboration, and maintaining transparent communication to harness the potential of generative AI for the benefit of students and educators alike.

The Buddy Program between Hausner students and the Moldaw Residences senior living community is a long-standing project that has been running for four years. The students and seniors are paired together for activities such as playing board games or observing Jewish holidays. This year, the students are writing short stories and essays about their Moldaw buddies to enter into the Better Together National Essay Competition. The program has been a success with many students and seniors forming close bonds.