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Connecting the Queens Jewish Community Annual Competition at Touro’s Lander College for Men Builds STEM Skills and Prepares Students for...
Just a few days ago, I was shaken to learn about the passing of a unique individual who, in my mind, should be revered and missed by all. Sergeant Curtis Whiteway, a 96-year-old American veteran, died and left behind his loving family.
These HALB fifth graders earned certificates over winter break for focusing on mitzvos and midos.
There was pink everywhere at the Stella K. Abraham High School for Girls on Pink Day, Monday, February 7! Every variation of the color dominated students’ clothing together with the walls and rooms of the school.
On Monday, January 17, the Yeshiva of Central Queens (YCQ) Grade Six Girls created Shuk Tu BiSh’vat so the entire school could experience Israeli culture. The girls learned all about Tu BiSh’vat, the Shiv’as HaMinim, and formed groups. They “sold” each of the minim and other Israeli treats to the rest of the school using “sh’kalim.” Songs were sung, food was eaten, and brachos were made. The decorations, smells, and sounds felt like a real shuk in Israel.
On Wednesday morning, January 9, Yeshiva Primary’s Kitah Gimmel celebrated a unique Chumash party. With her trademark passion, enthusiasm, and love for her students, Rebbetzin Channah Hecht, second and third grade Limudei Kodesh morah at Yeshiva Primary for over 20 years, welcomed everyone. She stated, “Each child is a diamond, as the Lubavitcher Rebbe taught. When they learn Torah and mitzvos, they shine like a beautiful diamond.” She shared that she teaches each child as she would want a morah to teach her child. “They are my children!” She noted that when Hashem gave the Torah, He asked, “Who will be our guarantors?” The parents shouted, “Our children will be our guarantors.”
It’s not hard to tell that the month of Adar has arrived – just walk around the hallways at SKA! Rosh Chodesh Adar Alef was welcomed in true SKA style on Tuesday, February 1, when the Power 36 period, dedicated to extracurricular activities, was filled with vibrant Jewish music, dynamic dancing, and delicious cupcakes and hamantaschen. Purim was definitely in the air!
