![]() ![]() ![]() “Particularly for those whose talents lie outside the classroom, shared experiences like color war provide students with alternative opportunities to thrive, take on leadership roles, and participate in a Jewish experience that appeals to them.” “We have always encouraged our students to stretch their horizons and become intentional participants in their own Jewish lives,” says Jerry Rotenberg, lead faculty supervisor for the event. It is a true endeavor in leadership, collaboration and teamwork. Though they begin planning the event as juniors, color war is organized and led by the school’s senior class, under faculty supervision. ![]() Typically held in March, toward the end of the third quarter, the four day event creates a forum for engagement with Jewish content and ideas, mastery of academic knowledge and the development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Since 1984, when they first introduced color war to upper division students, DJDS faculty and staff have found that providing a setting for social comfort, fun and belonging in a nonacademic environment only enhances what students learn in the classroom. Traditionally, it’s the highlight of an intense summer filled with spirit, camaraderie and shared experiences.īut does this exemplar of “informal” education have a place in the Jewish day school environment? Anyone who’s ever attended a Jewish summer camp knows all about color war. ![]()
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