Schools

On October 27, commemorating the yahrzeit of Rachel Imeinu, high school girls gathered with their morot for an inspirational learning program on the topic of “Connecting to Tefillah Through the Morning Brachot.” The program opened with a wonderful and impactful multimedia presentation followed by Morah Batsheva Fink’s explanation of the meaningful midrash about Rachel’s selflessness and devotion to Klal Yisrael. The Girls’ Chorus, led by seniors Rachel Levian and Rebecca Lalo, performed a beautiful version of “Kol Berama” and “Mama Rachel.”

Teachers at Bnos Malka Academy came together for a timely professional development day this past Sunday. Mrs. Rachel Figurasmith led the session and described how to recognize and deal with the stress and trauma, not only for students but for the teacher themselves. In light of the terrible matzav in Eretz Yisrael, teachers were eager to learn effective ways to support their students. Mrs. Figurasmith pointed out that before they are able to help others, teachers first needed to identify their own stresses and triggers. The workshop identified different techniques to help them cope with the stressors. Teachers then discussed the stressors they have been hearing from students, and then they brainstormed useful strategies.

This past Monday, the Hishtadel L’hiyos Ish Middos Program began at BYQ with an introductory assembly for grades 1-8. The very talented Moros presented an exceptional musical play entitled Miri Pops In. There was not a sound in the room as the lessons of midos tovos came to life in a clear, entertaining, and humorous way. The four midos presented that we will be focusing on this year are Lashon Tov – Positive Speech, Vatranus – Giving In, Dan L’kaf Zechus – Judging Favorably, and Kavod Habriyos – Respecting Others.

Grades 4-8 had the special privilege of welcoming Sam Fried (’11) to a special Rosh Chodesh minyan on Monday, October 16, before he returned to Israel to join his unit in the army. Mr. Fried shared with the students that his love of Eretz Yisrael stemmed from his teachers and classes at YCQ, which inspired him to join the IDF after high school.

The Chesed Cheshvan program at Yeshiva Tiferes Moshe is off to a very strong start! Our talmidim have clearly internalized the message of bein adam l’chaveiro, and the intentionality and focus to pursue kindness is really shining through.

Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan brought lots of “rain” to the boys in Yeshiva Tiferes Moshe’s Early Childhood program. The boys gathered in the dining room and, together with Morah Ahuva, learned that during this time of year we daven for rain in Eretz Yisrael where there is no rain all summer long! The boys came up with many reasons why we need rain; from drinking water, to washing and cooking, they came up with a great list.