Jewish LifePathing™ is a unique program at David Posnack Hebrew Day School (DPHDS) that identifies and cultivates the creative and intellectual sparks of light that reside within each student. At DPHDS, we recognize that each student has a distinctive set of strengths, interests and passions. Jewish LifePathing™ maps our students’ individuality and paves the way for each child to live a fulfilling Jewish life.

Using the proprietary JLP Interest Inventory, a revolutionary talent   assessment developed at DPHDS, to pinpoint each student’s Judaic interests and background, our faculty develops lessons that advance our students’ strengths.

  The JLP Interest Inventory serves in turn to guide our JLP Mentoring Program, which offers students the chance to explore possible career paths while interacting with schoolmates who share similar interests. Students in grades 8 to 11 serve as “coaches” for students in grades 3 to 7. Twice monthly, the older students interact with the younger students in teacher-supervised sessions. Mutual interests, as determined by the JLP Interest Inventory, create points of engagement and the opportunity to grow as leaders and role models.  

  This process is complemented yearly by the annual JLP Explore! Fair, where students get the chance to investigate the world beyond school. By meeting, interacting with, and learning from leaders in a variety of fields, our students gain a sense of where their strengths can take them. This exploration helps define student goals and sharpen their focus.