Our community service philosophy emerges from the values of the Torah and Jewish tradition.
The mitzvot (commandments), tzedakah (righteousness and justice), and Tikkun Olam (acts of repairing the world) are an integral part of the daily teachings of our school. Herzl/RMHA prepares students to become responsible citizens of the world by emphasizing social involvement, acceptance of diversity and global awareness. Social responsibility is promoted through school-sponsored community service projects, and students are encouraged to participate in activities sponsored by the larger Jewish community.
Helping HandsIn the spirit of tzedakah and Tikkun Olam, a group of parent volunteers, in conjunction with the Herzl/RMHA faculty, created ‘Helping Hands’ a service-learning program for grades kindergarten through five.
The goal of the program is to provide students with opportunities to develop sensitivity to the needs of others. As part of the program, each grade selects a charitable organization to support. Along with raising funds for the agencies, students have the chance to volunteer for the organization and learn firsthand about various needs locally and around the world. In addition, as part of Helping Hands, each month is assigned a Jewish value, such as respect and honoring parents. These highlighted values serve as a prominent theme within the classroom and around the school. For more information or to get involved, contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
