Part of what makes Rashi’s 162 acre campus so magical is its shared space with Hebrew SeniorLife’s NewBridge on the Charles senior living community. Over the course of their Pre-K to Grade 8 education, every student experiences multiple touch points with NewBridge residents, and many form lasting relationships with their senior neighbors.
Students learn about the lived experiences of NewBridge residents — their stories, their families, and their day-to-day life. During any given week, students might volunteer with residents who have memory loss through Making Memories, celebrate Jewish holidays, create and facilitate a thematic activity through Mitzvah Makers, or simply spend quality time reading together.
See some highlights from this year’s partnership from NewBridge, including third grade’s immigration study, a special visit from author Lois Lowry, and the Grade 2 wax museum presentation!