History

In 1940, Rabbi Solomon Goldman of Anshe Emet Synagogue envisioned a progressive independent Jewish day school. The school opened in 1946, with a curriculum combining general education with Jewish culture and values, as well as Hebrew language. The school was renamed Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School in 1988 after receiving generous support from the Zell Family in memory of Bernard Zell, a noted Chicago philanthropist and strong advocate of Jewish education.

Our Mission

"You Shall Teach Them Diligently" - ושננתם לבניך

The Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School is an independent Jewish day school committed to academic excellence by providing each student with a comprehensive general and Jewish education.

Our Vision

• To teach the whole child to fully develop his or her intellectual, personal and spiritual potential.
• To provide an innovative and challenging general studies curriculum that emphasizes core academic subjects, athletics and the arts.
• To cultivate in our students a positive Jewish identity, understanding of Torah and respect for the pluralism of Jewish life.
• To educate each student about the principles of American citizenship and to model Jewish values.
• To strengthen the connection between our Day School community and Jews in Israel, America and throughout the world.
• To maintain a diverse faculty committed to educational leadership and professional development.
• To forge a partnership with parents based upon mutual respect.
• To create a flexible and dynamic learning community.
• To accommodate families of all economic backgrounds.
• To inspire each student to become a life-long learner.