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The simchah of Adar doesn’t just end after Purim at HANC High School! Last week, after a lively Shushan Purim chagigah, students gathered in the gym to be treated to a hilarious Purim shpiel when, suddenly and unprecedentedly, Color War 2026 was announced! This was the very first time in HANC High School history that this much-beloved school tradition, Color War, was held in consecutive years instead of every other year, making this an extraordinary surprise!

The spirit of Purim was alive and vibrant at Yeshiva Har Torah as students and teachers alike joined together in a joyful celebration filled with creativity, laughter, and community.

With Adar in full swing and spring warmth just around the corner, the Yeshiva University High School for Girls (Central) transformed its campus into a hub of celebration for Shushan Purim 5786! Purim is always a highlight of the spring semester at YUHSG, and this year was no exception, with innovative costumes, spirited programming, and events making for a week of fun.

On Taanis Esther, Shevach students went to visit residents at The Boulevard ALP and the Margaret Tietz Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in order to bring in the spirit of Purim and to deliver mishloach manos provided by the Agudath Israel of America. Dressed in fun costumes, the Shevach students, along with the elderly residents, had a memorable and uplifting experience.

This past Wednesday was an epic Shushan Purim at the Yeshiva of Central Queens, and the energy in the building was absolutely electric! The halls were transformed by a sea of creative costumes, an incredible carnival, and a delicious ice cream bar that was a massive hit with students of all ages. Beyond the fun, the Elementary School students participated in a meaningful mishloach manos exchange, beautifully capturing the spirit of the day.

MTA joined communities across the country in participating in Shalom Task Force’s Go Purple Day, helping bring awareness to the importance of building healthy relationships. Through learning, conversation, and student leadership, the day centered students’ attention on how respect, communication, and responsibility play a role in strong and healthy connections.