Our rigorous dual curriculum blends the best of general and Judaic studies, challenging students to think deeply, express creatively, and engage meaningfully with the world around them.
William Butler Yeats
At Mazel Day School, learning is an active, dynamic experience – one that sparks curiosity, fosters critical thinking, and inspires a lifelong love of discovery. Through academic excellence, exploration-based learning, and real-world application, we empower students to not only master knowledge but to question, discover, and innovate.
Learning should be exciting! We create a warm, joyful atmosphere where students feel safe, valued, and eager to explore.
A welcoming atmosphere helps children feel secure, valued, and ready to engage – building trust, friendships, and a love for learning.
We bring learning alive by engaging our students’ natural curiosity. This includes frequent field trips, dramatizations, experiments, cooking, and more.
Our teachers act as a “guide on the side, not a sage on the stage” – putting the child at the center of the learning experience and promoting independent thinking.
Teachers intentionally model and reinforce positive character traits like kindness, responsibility, and respect, making character education a natural part of daily life in the classroom.
Our classrooms are filled with manipulatives, games, and hands-on learning tools that help children grasp even abstract concepts. This allows teachers to demonstrate ideas in a tangible way rather than simply explain them.
Small class sizes allow teachers to tailor learning to each student’s needs. Through one-on-one and small group work, they focus on key skills, track progress, and adjust goals to help every child grow.
Our students take on real-life responsibilities like cleaning the classroom, caring for pets and plants, and helping with meals. This fosters independence, responsibility, and creativity, preparing them with practical skills for life.
King Solomon
It’s more than just gaining knowledge about Judaism. A Jewish Education is shaped by these guiding principles:
Character development is at the heart of Jewish education. Ethics, kindness, and integrity are instilled in every lesson – because who we are is just as important as what we learn.
Every child is unique and learns in their own way. Our teachers take the time to understand each student – their personality, needs, and strengths – so they can tailor learning to help them thrive.
More than history or tradition, Judaism and Torah offer a way to find meaning in daily life. Through its teachings, children gain a sense of purpose, connection, and joy.
To love one’s fellow as one’s self is the most fundamental value of the Torah. We aim to instill in our students respect for others, empathy, and giving with kindness.
The world is changing – education should too. In the past, students’ success depended on memorization and following set paths. In today’s world, however, success depends on innovation, networking, and critical thinking – skills that traditional education models don’t focus on enough.
We take a different approach. By promoting curiosity, collaboration, and real-world problem-solving, we prepare our students for the world they’re growing up in.
A traditional classroom is quiet and rigid. Rows of desks face the front, where the teacher delivers a lecture while students listen, take notes, and complete worksheets. Hands are raised for permission to speak, and learning is mostly passive – absorbing information rather than exploring it. The classroom is structured around textbooks and standardized lessons, with little room for movement or collaboration. Students follow instructions rather than discovering answers through discussion or hands-on experience.
A student-centered classroom is full of movement and interaction. Instead of rows of silent students, you see small groups deep in discussion, hands-on projects spread across tables, and teachers moving through the room, guiding and questioning. Books, manipulatives, and technology are within reach, inviting exploration. Desks are flexible, arranged for collaboration rather than passive listening. Learning feels dynamic – students experiment, debate, and create, fully engaged in the process.
Benjamin Franklin
Ages 2-5
Grades K-4
Grades 5-8
Grades 9-12
Preparing students to meet the world with wisdom, character, and Jewish values
Founding Grade 9 Class: Fall 2025