On Wednesday, we gathered our students together, both in classes and during our lunch time, to join the nation in watching the Inauguration of the new President of the United States. From K-8, our teachers engaged their classes in discussion about the political process, the political cycle, and what the day of Inauguration has to offer. Change is often both exciting and anxiety-inducing.
I know when I was “inaugurated” to my position here as Head of School back in July that many of you had mixed feelings of hope and questions about the year. I hope that now, in January 2021, you feel that our school is doing well and that we are continually improving our abilities to meet the needs of our students in a rapidly changing world.
We hope and pray that the next four years are great ones for our school, and for our country. There will be successes, challenges, ups and downs, and unexpected world events, but through it all we will maintain who we are in serving each child, family, and staff member with thoughtfulness, respect, and love. I would like to close with one of the Jewish prayers we say to mark time, and to thank G-d for allowing this Inauguration day in our country to occur peacefully.
Baruch Ata Adonai, Eloheinu Melech Haolam, shehechiyanu, v’kiy’manu, v’higianu lazman hazeh.
Blessed are You Eternal Spirit who has given us life, sustained us and allowed us to arrive in this moment.
Shabbat shalom,
Brian Cohen
Head of School
Written on January 22, 2021 ~ 9 Shevat 5781