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In the shade of Sukkah walls at the Jewish Middle School, students and parents sit face to face, engrossed in lively learning and discussions. It is Hoshana Rabba, the culminating day of Sukkot, traditionally revered as a day dedicated to Torah study. This year, it heralds the beginning of a…
During the eight-day holiday of Sukkot, Jewish people traditionally build temporary structures to recreate the experience of the Israelites wandering in the desert. The Sukkah inspires a feeling of closeness to family, community, and God, evoking a sense of joy and thankfulness. For the Akiv…
Arnold, right, collaborating on curriculum development during her CDC Fellowship.
This past summer, Alene Arnold, Head of School at the Jewish Middle School, secured a coveted position at the Center for Disease Control's Summer Fellowship. This highly competitive program offers STEM educa…
Akiva School 1964
Since its establishment, Akiva School has stood as a beacon of education, shaping the minds of countless generations of Jews in Nashville. Founded in 1954 by Rabbi Zalman Posner of Congregation Sherith Israel, at a time when Nashville was home to a mere 2,700 Jews, Akiva…
Moshe and Hadas Hovav, with their children Gilad and Noam
In a notable development five years after the arrival of the first Torah Mitzion Shlichim (emissaries) in Nashville, the community is eagerly anticipating the arrival of its third consecutive family. Akiva School and Kehilla High S…
Akiva School celebrated its 2023 Graduation Ceremony on May 24th, honoring eight graduates and their families. As they prepared to leave Akiva, the graduating class could not help but feel a bittersweet sense of farewell as they stood ready to embark on the next phase of their educational jo…
Harper Finley reads her poem, Winter.
The Jewish Middle School’s Art Among Us lived up to its billing, showcasing visual arts, music, digital music, and performing arts to the over 100 visitors in attendance. Participants enjoyed a musical performance, a presentation of spoken word poet…
As part of Career Day, JMS students hear about the field of nursing from Janell Jayamohan,a professor at Vanderbilt’s School of Nursing
A long-term exploration into career options and evolving professional fields ended on a high for Jewish Middle School students. Local professionals joi…
Over 100 parents and caregivers enjoy student-made treats while listening to their children perform a musical tribute to show their appreciation and love.
Imagine that the Shtetl of Europe has been frozen in time, transported to New York, and then unfrozen. Imagine walking down the main s…
Akiva School students perform Pinocchio to a full house.
The Akiva School fifth and sixth grade students performed Pinocchio to a full house of family, friends, and students last month. Based on the famed story by Carlo Collodi, this adaptation brought to life the enchanting story of old …
New teachers today are facing a professional landscape far different from teachers of past generations. Hardly any schools have escaped the teacher staffing shortage that afflicts the entire country. In Tennessee, the teacher shortage grows, and both public and independent schools are feelin…
Pictured l. to r. Jessica Roth, Pam Abromovitz, Eliza Griffin
The majority of the 900 Jewish Day Schools across the United States are in major cities with significant numbers of Jews; in places like New York, New Jersey, and Los Angeles. Mid-size communities pride themselves in providing …
Students show off their jump rope skills at Akiva’s Jump Rope for Heart Jump-A-Thon
The sound of laughter and cheering echoed through the JCC gym recently as Akiva students gathered together for their annual Jump Rope for Heart Jump-A-Thon. For weeks prior, students learned about the im…
JMS students on the basketball court
When not in class, students at the Jewish Middle School can most often be found on the school’s newly redesigned outdoor sports court. With funding from the Predators Foundation, as well as support from a Jewish Federation and Jewish Foundation of Na…
In partnership with the Consulate General of Japan and the Japan American Society of Tennessee, Cheekwood Estate and Gardens hosted its 8th annual Otsukimi, a Japanese festival honoring the autumn moon. As part of the celebration of Japanese art and culture, Cheekwood hosted a haiku contest,…
