My family moved to Richmond from Calgary in 2002 when my father began his role as principal at RJDS, where both my sister, Noa, and I were enrolled. From our arrival, the entire RJDS community was incredibly warm and welcoming. My happiest memories from childhood took place when I was a student at RJDS. SomeRead more
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Congratulations to our long-standing staff member Mrs. Mary-Anne Rachman who was recently nominated for the Council of the Federation Literacy Award. Morah Mary-Anne Rachman was born in South Africa and immigrated to Canada 21 years ago. An Orton-Gillingham Literacy specialist, she has been teaching and supporting RJDS students for 15 years. Presented annually in eachRead more
Richmond Jewish Day School is located on No. 5 Road which has been named the Highway to Heaven and within it holds more than 20 places of worship, education, and cultural practice. The temples, churches and religious schools all celebrate the LIGHT during the winter season. The Celebration of Light began with the ideaRead more
On Monday September 13th we celebrated the beginning of the school year and the New Jewish Year, 5782, by having a school-wide assembly. We had the opportunity to hear the Shofar being blown by Rabbi Baitelman and we also had a moment to share our own wishes for this New Year. Some of our students chose to writeRead more
