A JK-12 pluralistic school that engages students in an exemplary and inspiring general and Jewish education.

About
CESJDS LINKS
CESJDS Links is a guest blog sharing the voices, wisdom, and insights of the school community. Read it now!
Admission
Why CESJDS?
See the top 10 reasons students thrive at Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School. Learn more.
Academics
Learning. Caring. Growing.
CESJDS's dual curriculum combines a balance of exceptional academic programming with rich Judaic studies for an educational experience unlike any other.
Student Life
Irene & Daniel Simpkins Senior Capstone Israel Trip
CESJDS seniors graduate in February and spend the next three months on an incredible journey to Israel and Eastern Europe bringing their Jewish education to life. Read the blog to learn about the Class of 2017's experience.
Alumni
Alumni Spotlight
CESJDS is proud to have alumni around the world with impressive accomplishments, both personally and professionally. Read our Alumni Spotlight profiles.
Giving
Ma'ayan Annual Campaign
The CESJDS Ma'ayan Annual Campaign provides educational and extracurricular enhancements that make each student's experience unique and powerful. Learn more.

Arts at CESJDS

At CESJDS we believe it is critical for students to explore new ways to be creative thinkers. Art education is about helping students find their voice and teaching them how to express it in a way that is meaningful to them.

Lower School Arts Program (Junior Kindergarten - 5th Grade)

Arts Chai-Lights

Arts Chai-Lights is our annual celebration of creativity at CESJDS, a showcase of JK-12 visual and performing arts. Our Upper School campus is transformed into a spectacular festival with galleries of hundreds of pieces of student artwork and performances taking place throughout the building.

Arts on Twitter

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