Mission Statement
The New England Jewish Academy is a co-educational Early Childhood Center - 12th Grade Orthodox Jewish Day School serving Connecticut and Western Massachusetts.
Drawing from all segments of the Jewish community, the New England Jewish Academy prepares its students to think critically and creatively, to conduct themselves in accord with the highest ethical standards of our tradition and to live an engaged Jewish life in the wider world. We inspire our students to strengthen their commitment to our rich heritage and to fortify their bond with the Jewish people and Israel while recognizing their responsibility to American society and the global community. In an enriched and rigorous academic environment, we encourage exploration of Judaic and General studies through an individualized educational philosophy dedicated to developing each student’s knowledge, confidence and ability.
Core Values
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Jewish Commitment
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We inspire students to love Torah and Mitzvot, to cultivate a deep commitment to the Jewish community, and to develop a confident, knowledgeable Jewish identity.
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Academic Growth
Using a highly individualized approach, we help each student reach his or her academic potential in both general and Jewish studies, striving to discover the optimal intellectual challenge for every child.
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Derech Eretz
We nurture students to treat all people with dignity, respect, kindness and empathy.
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Engagement with the World
We teach students to engage with the world around them as responsible citizens in an open, productive manner that brings about a Kiddush Hashem (sanctification of God’s name).
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Chessed
We encourage students to give freely of themselves to make the world a better place and to internalize the character of gemilut chessed (kindness) as an essential aspect of their Jewish identity.
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Israel
We help students form deep and abiding connections to the Jewish homeland.