At The Toronto Heschel School, education is transformative and holistic. It is not just about memorizing facts or completing assignments, but about cultivating a mindset that shapes how students think, question, and engage with the world.
A Heschel education shapes how students see the world, integrating knowledge with Jewish values to foster ethical, engaged learners. It encourages independence and curiosity, nurturing lifelong learners who ask big questions and seek deeper understanding. By connecting disciplines and perspectives, students learn to see the relevance of their learning in the world around them, and their responsibility within it.
What Sets Us Apart
Integrated, Inquiry-Based Learning Through a Jewish Lens:
Judaic and General Studies are seamlessly connected, encouraging students to ask big questions, see connections across disciplines, and discover meaning in their learning.
Rooted in Values, Not Just Ritual:
Jewish identity is nurtured through action, compassion, and reflection in an egalitarian, pluralistic community.
A Whole-Child Approach:
We educate minds and hearts, weaving social-emotional learning, environmental stewardship, and character development into daily life.
Arts-Enriched Learning:
Music, drama, visual art, and dance inspire curiosity, deepen understanding, and nurture creativity and confidence.
Low-Tech by Design, Future-Ready by Intention:
Early learning prioritizes hands-on exploration and face-to-face connection, with digital literacy and AI awareness introduced thoughtfully in later grades to prepare students for responsible leadership in a changing world.
Welcome from the Head of School
The 5 Cs of Heschel
Vision & Mission
Jewish Pluralism
History
Leadership Team
