Monthly Archives: May 2011

Carmel Academy Receives Exemplary Rating by CAIS Accreditation Team

Posted on May 29, 2011 by Nora

As our school grows we continue to take steps to formalize our educational and administrative processes. One of these steps is to become an accredited school. The Connecticut Association of Independent Schools (www.caisct.org) is an approved agency by the Connecticut … Continue reading →

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Carmel 8th graders share their thoughts from Israel… Hiking in the North

Posted on May 12, 2011 by Nora

A fun hike in the North by Elan C.- One of the main differences between this trip and other trips I have taken to Israel is the number of hikes we went on. We hiked in the Negev, we hiked … Continue reading →

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Carmel 8th graders share their thoughts from Israel … Shabbat on the Kinneret

Posted on May 12, 2011 by Nora

Shabbat on the Kineret by Michael L- Shabbat in Israel is very special. The first Shabbat we spent in Jerusalem where we got to pray at the Great Synagogue in a formal environment. The second Shabbat was more relaxed and … Continue reading →

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Carmel 8th graders share their thoughts from Israel …Na Lagaat Museum

Posted on May 12, 2011 by Nora

A Special Visit to the Na La’Gaat Museum by Eliana W- The Israel trip has been an incredibly experience for me. Each day we did new, fun things and we learned a lot about Israel. For me, one of the … Continue reading →

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Carmel 8th graders share their thoughts from Israel…Yom HaZikaron

Posted on May 11, 2011 by Nora

Yom Hazikaron at Rabin’s Square by Nathan B- The activities on the Israel trip have been a combination of fun, educational and serious experiences. We have done activities like hiking on beautiful trails, visiting Yad VaShem, having fun on a … Continue reading →

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Carmel 8th graders share their thoughts from Israel… Yom Hazikaron in Rishon L’zion

Posted on May 11, 2011 by Nora

Yom HaZikaron at a school in Rishon Le’Tzion by Kayla S. On Yom HaZikaron, we traveled to an Israeli school in Rishon Le’Tzion. There, we met up with Israeli students our age. These were the same students who joined us … Continue reading →

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Carmel 8th graders share their thoughts from Israel … Sataf

Posted on May 11, 2011 by Nora

A Hike in the Sataf by Adina H- Our Israel trip has given us the opportunity to learn a lot about the land and the different landscapes we find in Israel. Even though Israel is a small country, it has … Continue reading →

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Carmel 8th graders share their thoughts from Israel … Sirens and Camels

Posted on May 11, 2011 by Nora

Two extreme experiences: Yom HaShoah Siren and A Camel Ride in the 21st Century by Emily F- On Yom HaShoah we left Jerusalem early in the morning. Our destination: the Negev! Our Madrichim and teachers wanted us to be on … Continue reading →

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Carmel 8th graders share their thoughts from Israel… The Bedouin tents

Posted on May 11, 2011 by Nora

Spending the night in a Bedouin Tent..by Noah F After a long drive down to the Negev and a hard hike in Ein Avdat, our bus pulled into a strange looking camp site. As we got off the bus, we … Continue reading →

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8th Grade Israel Trip 2011 Experience

Posted on May 5, 2011 by Nora

It is hard to believe that only a week ago we were in the US saying L’hitraot to our parents and school-mates. We have spent an incredible week in Israel-Shabbat in Yerushalayim, feeling the power of its holiness and history. … Continue reading →

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