Our students gain a first-rate general education and more: the Jewish knowledge, Jewish values and Jewish community needed to become responsible citizens and active participants in Jewish life. Guided by the principle of kavod (respect for self, others and the environment), we instill in all of our students the values of tikkun olam (repairing the world), tzedakah (acts of righteous giving) and gemilut hasadim (compassion towards others). At Hausner these principles are not just understood as concepts, but are put into practice on a daily basis. Our student councils sponsor school-wide service projects, tzedakah projects and community building programs each semester.

Last year, our 7^th grade class received the “Outstanding Philanthropic Youth Group” award from the Association of Fund Raising Professionals, Silicon Valley Chapter. The award recognizes service by young people who have demonstrated commitment to the community through direct financial support and leadership in philanthropy.

One child says, “They don’t teach Torah just in the classroom; they teach it on the playground too.”