New Jew to relocate to larger, permanent West Hills campus

By Rachel Heller
Published on January 27, 2011

“We now have a ‘makom’ — a sacred space in which to house our values,” said Bruce Powell, head of school at New Community Jewish High School, shortly after the deal was announced that New Jew may have finally found a permanent home — at the site of its first home.

Tribe Life Gathering: LA Jewish Home, USYers, New Jew, ADL, Chanukah

By Adam Wills
Published on January 27, 2011

NCJHS to move to larger, permanent West Hills campus

By Rachel Heller
Published on January 5, 2011

“We now have a ‘makom’ — a sacred space in which to house our values,” said Bruce Powell, head of school at New Community Jewish High School (NCJHS), shortly after the deal was announced that NCJHS may have finally found a permanent home — at the site of its first home.

Briefs: New site helps parents check schools, New Jew science lab opens

Published on October 31, 2008

With more than 150 Jewish day schools, religious schools and early childhood centers in the Los Angeles area, it can be tough for parents to pinpoint the right place to send their children. Now, Internet-savvy families can browse the options on one pastel-hued Web site

Mini-school teaches major lessons

By Celia Soudry
Published on August 27, 2008

The students say the Jewish literacy they've gained has inspired greater introspection and a fuller Jewish life

Pioneering Class of 2006

By Julie G Fax
Published on June 8, 2006

New Jew opened in 2002 at the Milken campus of The Jewish Federation/Valley Alliance, with 40 students in the ninth grade and Dr. Bruce Powell, veteran founder of successful Jewish high schools, at the helm. This year, 47 students who took the chance and dove head first into a new venture are graduating. The school was a risk that paid off.