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Names, Not Numbers is a Holocaust education program developed by Tova Fish-Rosenberg and coordinated at Yeshiva Har Torah by Mrs. Rachel Leah Mittelman. Every year, rather than simply learning about the Holocaust in a traditional classroom setting, the Names, Not Numbers curriculum allows eighth graders to engage in a unique multidisciplinary learning experience that combines research, video production, interviews, documentary film tools, and film editing. Throughout the project, students work with writers, educators, and filmmakers. Initially developed as a high school curriculum, Yeshiva Har Torah is proud to have been one of the first junior high schools to participate in Names, Not Numbers.

Students in Lev Chana baked some delicious challah with their moros!

Last week, HALB students, faculty, and parents joined together for a beautiful Challah Bake in memory of Alice Marks a”h, in the merit of all the soldiers in the IDF and for all the hostages to come home. Everyone enjoyed baking challah together, followed by dancing and singing. It was an inspirational, meaningful, and fun evening!

Over a year ago, the YCQ gym experienced a sprinkler malfunction, which led to unexpected flooding. At the time, YCQ used all available resources to dry and clean the space, unaware that moisture had seeped beneath the tiles and remained there undetected. Unfortunately, it wasn’t until the floor began to lift that the true extent of the damage was discovered.

After severe water damage destroyed its gym, the extended YCQ family came together to rebuild with an incredible show of community support. Through a crowdfunding campaign, over $413,000 was raised with contributions from 1,173 donors and the hard work of 225 ambassadors.

While the students of TAL Academy enjoyed a day off on Veterans Day, TAL (Torah and Language) Academy faculty took a turn sitting on the other side of the classroom for a day of staff development. It was especially exciting, as TAL welcomed the teachers of HANC’s (Hebrew Academy of Nassau County) lower elementary department to join in an important, collaborative program.