JLC News...
This past Shabbat, the students of JLC participated in an annual Mother’s Day service. As part of the celebration, our students presented colorful pictures and shared some heartfelt words to their moms. Afterwards, they paraded with the Torah while holding the shiny silver crowns. As they often do, the students led in the conclusion of the service and enjoyed a delicious Kiddush. Wishing a happy Mother’s Day to all of the moms!
This Sunday, May 18th is the 2025 Celebrate Israel Day Parade. For those that are marching, we hope you have an amazing time! For those who aren’t able to attend the parade, we will be having Hebrew school. Please note, this Sunday will be the last Sunday of Hebrew school for the year. We will be distributing report cards for those who will be in attendance.
Looking into the future:
May 18: Celebrate Israel Day Parade or Hebrew School Sessions
May 25: Memorial Day Weekend- No Sessions
May 28: Last Day of JLC for Students
May 31: Moving Up/Graduation
Shabbat Shalom!
Boaz
OUR EDUCATION DIRECTOR Rabbi Dr. Boaz Tomsky
Rabbi Tomsky received his Rabbinic Ordination from the
Talmudic University of Florida, his M.B.A. from Barry University and a Doctorate of Education from the University of Hartford. His experience includes over 25 years of working at Jewish Community day schools both as a teacher and as a principal at Bi-Cultural Day School, Yeshiva of Belle Harbor, Schechter Queens and currently at Schechter Long Island.
In addition to his work in the field of day school education,
Rabbi Tomsky is also an accomplished college professor, lecturing on topics ranging from early education and parenting to finance and economics. His doctoral dissertation discussed curriculum integration, namely the interconnections between Judaic and general studies curriculum within Jewish community day schools. Furthermore, he has served as a pulpit rabbi in synagogues in Maine, Rhode Island, and Belle Harbor, New York.
Rabbi Tomsky has helped foster a warm, loving and nurturing environment for students to succeed. He believes that there is a significant correlation between the cognitive and social-emotional development in children and in the importance of students feeling safe, respected and cared for in their schools. Rabbi Tomsky emphasizes the value of Midot Tovot, refined character traits. He believes that a Jewish education is about educating both the heart and the mind. By so doing, his students have developed a deeper love for Torah, their heritage and for Israel.