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Over the course of Parshas Vayechi, more than 100 MTA talmidim filled the West Hempstead neighborhood with Torah, tefilah, ruach, and genuine achdus
The yeshiva’s presence was not only noticeable but deeply felt in the most positive way.
As the fall semester draws to a close and exams approach, the Yeshiva University High School for Girls (Central) is once again prioritizing student well-being. On Monday, December 29, YUHSG held its annual Self-Care Day. Designed to offer students a moment to pause, recharge, and reconnect, the day provided a fun, celebratory balance to the academic rigor of exams. This year’s Self-Care Day was planned and hosted entirely by Central G.O. “We’re so proud of everyone for getting through an entire semester, so we wanted to do something fun before midterms,” said G.O. Co-President, senior Shalhevet Koenigsberg. “Self-Care Day was the perfect way to relax and celebrate.”
The Yeshiva of Central Queens (YCQ) Junior High School held a meaningful assembly on Tuesday, December 30, for Asara B’Teves. The program focused on the power of Jewish unity in the face of ancient and modern antisemitism.
Last week, Bnos Malka was graced by a visitor whose story beautifully bridged past and present. Tammy (Verstandig) Weiss was not only a former student of from nearly 50 years ago – when the school on site was co-educational – but also a classmate of Menahel Rabbi Michael Weichselbaum. Her return was both personal and profoundly meaningful.
Last week, Rambam hosted its Annual January 1 Father-Son-Grandfather-Uncle-Brother Learn-A-Thon. The event started off strong with an amazing schoolwide Shacharis. After davening, all talmidim and their families were invited downstairs to an amazing breakfast sponsored by the Rambam Women’s League. During breakfast, the families had the chance to begin learning the m’koros for the shiur. After breakfast, everyone went back to the Shul, where certain talmidim were honored for their extra learning. First, Rabbi Dr. Andrew Sicklick presented awards to all those who have been participating in Parshah Yomi, a program where talmidim sign on to learn the parshah each week with a quiz every Friday to earn prizes.
Four North Shore Hebrew Academy (NSHA) high school students were recently honored for their leadership after completing a national program focused on fostering healthy relationships and addressing domestic abuse within the Jewish community.
