About The Toronto Heschel School

The Toronto Heschel School combines a deep love for Jewish learning with the highest academic standards within an inclusive, pluralistic community. Our unique integrated curriculum is based on research and ongoing development of the best educational practices. Our way of teaching is designed to nurture the habits of heart, soul, body and mind that enable children to flourish academically, emotionally, socially, and spiritually. Our team of passionate, highly qualified teachers attend to each child’s holistic learning experience. Together with our teachers, our families are our most valued partners in achieving the best education for children.

Our Mission

To engage and excite every student with expert, inspired and, passionate teachers committed to teaching for understanding and mastery by every student.

To deliver a curriculum of academic excellence in General studies integrated with Judaic studies that provide a deep understanding of Jewish history, texts and the Hebrew language.

To safeguard a school community where values of integrity, respect, mutual support, environmental protection/stewardship, and social justice, are role modeled by us and expected of all.

To remain an interdenominational, egalitarian religious Jewish Day School, drawing from a wide range of Jewish observance. The school respects each family’s choices regarding Jewish observance in the home. The laws of Shabbat and Kashrut are observed in the school.