Established 1946 (1946) Grades Nursery through 8 Color(s) Red, blue, gray Mascot Eagle Founded 1946 | Head of school Noah Hartman Enrollment 548 Phone +1 773-281-1858 Number of students 548 | |
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School type Private, Jewish day school Address 3751 N Broadway St, Chicago, IL 60613, USA Similar Chicago Jewish Day School, Anshe Emet Synagogue, Chicago City Day School, Francis W Parker School, Bennett Day School Profiles | ||
The Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School (Bernard Zell) is a private primary Jewish day school located in the community of Lake View, in Chicago, Illinois. It educates from nursery school through eighth grade. The school is accredited by the National Association of Independent Schools and the Independent Schools Association of the Central States. It is a Blue Ribbon School, the highest award an American school can receive.
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History
In 1940, Rabbi Solomon Goldman of Anshe Emet Synagogue envisioned a progressive independent Jewish day school. Anshe Emet Day School opened on September 16, 1946, with 31 students and a curriculum combining general education with Jewish values and culture, as well as Hebrew language. The school was renamed Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School in 1988.
Mission
"You Shall Teach Them Diligently" - ושננתם לבניך
The Bernard Zell is an independent Jewish Day School for the 21st century where academic purpose, collaborative learning and a deep commitment to humanity develop engaged, confident learners and compassionate leaders for a stronger, more vibrant community and world.
Academics
The school became a Blue Ribbon School in 1987–88. The school starts foreign language studies for students at the age of 3.