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At the @PrizmahCJDS Head of School Retreat, Rabbi Mitch Malkus presented “Deep Roots, New Growth: Turning Points in Leadership,” shared insights, reflected on leadership, and connected with colleagues—including incoming Head of School Dr. Jonathan Levy.

CESJDS campuses will be closed on Wednesday, January 28 2026 due to unsafe road conditions. Classes and activities will begin virtually at 10:00 AM. Please check email for details.

CESJDS will open on time on Monday, December 15, 2025.

Check out Dr. Malkus’s latest Head of School blog—now featured in the @TimesofIsrael He shares how CESJDS fosters civil discourse and teaches students to engage with difference through Jewish values. Read it here: blogs.timesofisrael.com/fostering-civi…

CESJDS is expanding our partnership with Hebrew at the Center through participation in the pilot Pritzat Derech initiative—bringing research-based, inclusive Hebrew instruction to our Lower School. Read more: bit.ly/4hCGeXJ

On October 7, we remember, we pray, we teach, and we commit. Rabbi Malkus reflects on grief, hope & community, inspired by Yagel Oshri’s Latzeit MiDikaon, on our Head of School blog and featured in @TimesofIsrael Read more: bit.ly/3VKn5cq

✨ We love seeing our CESJDS parents making an impact beyond our community! ✨ Congratulations to Dana Marlowe and Danielle Jeweler '97, who are featured in the newest issue of Bethesda Magazine (pages 60 + 62). 👏 Check out their stories here: bit.ly/4ggc2Bj

📚🦁 The Humanities are alive and thriving at CESJDS! Explore how our students connect through literature, history, languages, and the arts in the latest edition of The Lion's Roar. Read the full issue at bit.ly/41EO4GD

🎭✨ CESJDS in the News! @WJWeek recently featured our fourth graders' creative and inspiring work in their annual M’gillat Ruth musical production. We’re so proud of how our students bring Torah to life through the arts! Read more at bit.ly/4o6PJkL

Stars, stripes, and students who shine! 🌟 At CESJDS, the Portrait of a Graduate means growing leaders who care deeply about justice, democracy, and community. Wishing you a joyful and meaningful Fourth of July! 🎇 #JDSPortrait #JDSLionsPride #JDSKehillah @PrizmahCJDS

Mazal tov to the Class of 2029! At their 8th Grade Siyyum, students were celebrated not just for what they’ve done—but for how they’ve grown. From defying expectations (and gravity!), they’re ready to soar into high school. 💙 Read more: bit.ly/4kg7qv6

🚀 CESJDS Rocketry placed 2nd in the U.S. at the American Rocketry Challenge—and now they’re featured in @WJWeek! A huge accomplishment in STEM and values. 📖 Read more: bit.ly/4lnhpQq #CESJDS #rocketcontest #Rocketry #ARC2024 #JDSSTEM #JDSEducation

In moving speeches, Rabbi Mitch Malkus and Rebecca Prigal reflected on the growth, strength, and light our students have shown throughout their Lower School journey. Read both addresses and join us in cheering on our newest Middle Schoolers at bit.ly/4k7CUDA

We’re proud to share the diverse and impressive list of colleges, universities, gap year programs, and other exciting next steps our graduates will be pursuing. Check out the full list on our website at cesjds.org/.../college...… or in this week’s @washingtonjewishweek! 📰💙💛

Kol Hakavod to Rachel Van Gorden, Graphic Designer & Marketing Operations Coordinator, who was named a Responsible Designer to Watch by @GDUSA! Her thoughtful, creative work reflects her passion for design and love for CESJDS. Read the full article at gdusa.com/rachel-b-van-g…

After an incredible showing of student creativity at the Blecher Family Arts Chai-Lights, Head of School Rabbi Malkus shares why the arts are more than an enrichment—they’re a powerful foundation for how students grow, connect, and thrive. Read more at bit.ly/4kBcCdv

CESJDS mourns the senseless killing of Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim outside the Young Diplomats Reception hosted by the American Jewish Committee at the Capital Jewish Museum in D.C. We stand together with the Embassy of Israel and everyone affected by this tragic event.

In Part 2 of his blog, Rabbi Malkus shares how CESJDS balances tech use with Jewish values, research, and care—guiding students to be ethical, capable digital citizens. 📖 Read more: bit.ly/3FiHalr #jdsHeadOfSchool #jdsportrait #jdstechnology #TraditionMeetsInnovation

In our latest CESJDS podcast, we explore the Sharon and Jacob (z”l) Benus Social Entrepreneurship program—how it started, why it matters, and the impact it’s having. Listen now → cesjds.org/pawdcast or wherever you stream your podcasts. #JDSChangemakers @StartupXp

In his latest blog, Rabbi Malkus shares how CESJDS students create with tech—from Seesaw to AI bots—using innovation to enrich learning and express themselves. 📖 Read more at bit.ly/3Zijg02 #TraditionMeetsInnovation #jdseducation #jdsHeadOfSchool