In Denver, a Jewish day school happily copes with a surge in new students

Lutz, a senior at DJDS, transferred the school year after Oct. 7 because she was tired of her schoolmates constantly bringing up the situation in Israel and Gaza.

Students participate in a class at Denver Jewish Day School, where increased enrollment has led to fuller classrooms.

Students participate in a class at Denver Jewish Day School, where increased enrollment has led to fuller classrooms.

(photo credit: (Courtesy DJDS))

ByDREW KAPLAN JTA

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 05:46