Schools

The seventh and eighth grade girls celebrated a joyous chagigah in honor of Purim with “IMove with Naz.” It was a beautiful event that showcased unity and happiness among the students. Adorned in colorful costumes and beaming smiles, the girls came together to dance, sing, and truly embrace the spirit of Purim.

On Tuesday, March 26, about half of MTA Juniors took the SAT in school. This is noteworthy for a few reasons. First of all, why take the SAT at all? Most colleges, including all the ones most MTA students are considering, are test-optional. The SAT and ACT are not required. So, these 39 students chose to prepare, study, and test even though they were not required to do so.

Students at Mercaz Academy were delighted to welcome artist Yaron Bob to their campus in Plainview last week. As the artist behind Rockets Into Roses, Mr. Bob sculpts metal remnants from exploded rockets launched into Israel by terrorists from Gaza and transforms them into beautiful jewelry, art, and Jewish ritual objects.

Rambam students and faculty were spellbound by the emunah and bitachon emanating from Einav Danino, mother of Ori, who was taken captive by Hamas on October 7. She delivered a life-changing message of resilience and faith in the face of the unfathomable.

The Yeshiva of Central Queens recently launched a new podcast called “Y.C.Q Answered, Your Children’s Questions - Answered!” Each episode will feature different members of the YCQ family and administration discussing the challenges and opportunities of raising Jewish children in the 21st century.

One crucial aspect of the positive culture found at the Yeshiva University High School for Girls (Central) is establishing and maintaining strong relationships. And one of Central’s most important relationships is with its parent institution, Yeshiva University. Central is a distinct, diverse extension of YU, working hard to honor the university in its mission, its identity, and its planning for the future.