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Gesher Jewish Day School is a pre-K through Grade 8 school building the vibrant future of our community, and our world, one child at a time.

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How do we inspire our students to change the world?

Gan Katan (Pre-K)

Through play-based learning activities, we create opportunities for students to explore, collaborate with peers, share discoveries, and grow as inquisitive learners.

Elementary School

We create a nurturing and innovative learning environment.

Helping out students become productive young adults.

We Grow Learners. Gesher’s technology program is designed to prepare students to use technology skillfully and safely.

We Grow Explorers. Extending the classroom well beyond our walls, Gesher students experience life and learning in Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, TEVA at Pearlstone Retreat Center, Israel and more.

Student Support Team

Gesher values meeting our students where they are and focusing on a growth mindset. The way we do this takes many forms but often includes support or intervention from our Student Support Team.

Learn how you can grow with Gesher by visiting our school and learning more about what we offer.

Recent News

Gesher Jewish Day School’s new head, Aviva Walls, on navigating the pandemic

Gesher JDS Head of School Aviva Walls is featured on the cover of this week’s Washington Jewish Week! Read the interview at the link.

Gesher Brings Awareness on International Stuttering Day

Roughly 3 million Americans live as people who stutter and on October 22, 2020, International Stuttering Awareness Day, Gesher Jewish Day School is proud to bring awareness to all of them. As an inclusive community, we strive to make every person feel comfortable including those who stutter. Nowhere is this more evident than in our very own Music Teacher, Mr. Nick May.

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