The Schechter Manhattan Difference:

"Cultivating the mind, hands, soul, and heart of each child"

Schechter Manhattan is a Jewish elementary and middle school passionately dedicated to nurturing active learning and menschlichkeit as the primary means of cultivating each child's development - mind, hands, soul, and heart.

The theory of action at the core of our educational program is that each learner’s mind, hands, soul, and heart are intricately intertwined. Only when all four are intentionally cultivated together will a child reach his or her full potential as a learner and a mensch - a sensitive, aware, reflective, respectful, and collaborative person.

Every minute of every day, whether on the soccer field, in the classroom, or in the art studio, our students practice active learning and model menschlichkeit. Curiosity and enthusiasm are key elements of scientific inquiry; sportsmanship and teamwork are key elements of competitive sports; meaning making is a key element of t'filah; and penetrating insight is a key element of the creative process.

See how we think about each of the four facets of learners as we strive to cultivate their development through their elementary and middle school years.