Heilicher is a community asset—an institution that delivers a powerful way to carry on the practice, the thought, the knowledge, and the ways of living passed down from generation to generation among our people. That tradition is our responsibility now in these times of technology and awe, and creative and scientific thought, in an age that faces both great challenges and unimaginable possibility. Those who support Heilicher by giving, by sending your children here, by volunteering, by devoting your life's work here, by simply spreading a good message about the school and encouraging others to consider us as the place for their family, are enhancing Heilicher, allowing us to provide a beacon and roadmap for children to follow, for children to internalize for life, guiding them through complex and wondrous times.

Heilicher and the Sabes JCC hosted its first ever STEAM Camp last week available to campers entering grades K-6. (STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math.) Taught by Heilicher teachers, the week featured a variety of STEAM-related activities designed for summer fun. Campers created their own snacks, designed a unique mini-golf course, swam in the pool, and had fun getting to know one another. They got a little messy, but that was part of the experience!

As a young person swimming with the Rays Swim Team at the Sabes Jewish Community Center, Josie Berman never imagined having the opportunity to represent her country in an international athletic competition. This past summer, however, Josie had the opportunity to do just that, competing as a member of the USA Water Polo Team at the 2017 Maccabiah Games in Israel (often referred to as the "Jewish Olympics").