CJDS Celebrities
This Rabbi founded and led CJDS for nearly 30 years
Who is Rabbi Meir Muller?
This winter candelabra increases in light over the course of eight days.
What is a Menorah or Chanukiah?
This pair of peaceful trees greets you as you walk up to the main entrance of our school.
What are the olive trees?
Every week this day is celebrated by resting, lighting candles, and celebrating with family.
What is Shabbat?
(resting includes from technology - please dont message families on this day)
When we first achieved this gold standard of Early Childhood Education, we were the first in SC with this accreditation.
What is NAEYC?
She looks out for our books! This person is our trusty Librarian.
Who is Ms. Sheila Dorsey?
Despite its name, this three-sided cookie doesn't actually look like a hat or an ear.
What is Hamantash?
From mega Shabbat to Family Seders, this room can be used for our big celebrations
What is the Big Room?
These are placed on doorposts as a sign of Hashem's protection.
What us a Mezuza?
Looking out for independent elementary schools across the state, we are happy to partner with this organization.
What is a SCISA?
More than just pencil art and lobby furniture, this namesake's generosity helped shepherd generations of students to great heights.
Who is Shep Cutler?
A local Jewish composer has used this traditional horn in an orchestral piece
What is a shofar?
Used as a classroom, playground, and meeting grounds, this area of our campus is a favourite of children who are ready to explore!
What are The Woods?
Daily Prayers were codified by Ezra the Scribe about 2540 years ago, and eventually written into this book used by our elementary children every morning
What is a Siddur?
This community organization supports Jewish life across Columbia through grants and programs.
What is Jewish Federation?
The OG CJDS Judaic teacher and co-founder, her work continues to inform our curriculum.
Who is Morah Sheindal Muller?
This flatbread is traditionally hand-rolled, and can sell for nearly $50/LB.
What is (Shmura) Matza?
Everyone stops by to say hi to these calming creatures in our lobby
What are the fish?
This creature is the most non-kosher according to Jewish Law
What is an insect?
(It's not a pig!)
Our "sister" organization, the rabbis here oversee fundraisers and financial aid for our families.
What is Chabad?
This beloved staff member is the longest-serving on our staff today.
Who is Ms. Louvenia Sinkler?
(Ms. Beth runs a close second)
It's not a lemon on a stick! These Jewish articles are waved in all directions for six days during fall.
What is Lulav and Etrog?
This is the amount of emergency exits from the CJDS wing
What is 9?
(Main entrance, Library, Big Room, 5 classrooms, preschool hallway)
The olderst existing Synagague in the western hemisphere is located here
What is Curacao?
For our newest accreditation, we can thank the hard work of Ms. Val as featured in the ongoing saga of "THE CJDS CREEK".
What is GreenSteps?