Schools

Juniors and Seniors of the Stella K. Abraham High School for Girls spent a fascinating and illuminating morning on Thursday, March 10, contemplating what goes into dressing modestly. Sponsored by SKA’s MACS (Modesty Awareness Committee by Students), part of the school’s LEV (Living Enhanced by Values) initiative, the program was a resounding success in many ways.

Lev Chana students enjoyed a week of fun activities devoted to their favorite authors, Eric Carle, Kevin Henkes, Mo Willems, Jan and Stan Bernstein, and Dr. Seuss. Our children and teachers laughed and giggled at the silly hats, funny socks, animal prints, and Topsy Turvy Day outfits.

With just a few more months to go until graduation, MTA isn’t wasting any time making sure that Seniors have plenty of opportunities to create incredible memories! The yeshivah’s Senior Ski Trip was no exception! Seniors had a blast skiing and snowboarding at Montage Mountain in Pennsylvania on Wednesday, March 9. Seniors even helped each other out, as first-time skiers were given lessons by their fellow classmates who are experienced skiers. It was the perfect way for talmidim to spend quality time with friends and rebbeim and continue to build lifelong friendships that will last far beyond graduation.

Middle school students and their mothers filled the lunchroom last Motza’ei Shabbat at our annual Mother-Daughter M’laveh Malkah. The lunchroom had been transformed into a regal hall for the evening, and the aroma of delicious food wafted through the air. Upbeat music played in the background, welcoming each and every guest.

Torah learning in Forest Hills took on a new dimension on Sunday, February 27, when Yeshiva Tiferet Tzion (YTT) hosted its biannual father-son Lunch-and-Learn program. The morning affair included words of inspiration and one-on-one learning on the second level beis midrash at the Beth Gavriel Community Center and a delicious buffet in the main hall. “The crowning jewel of the event was the siyumim made by our yeshivah bachurim on 20 mesechtos!” explained Rabbi Shay Winer, Executive Director of the yeshivah. “The dancing that followed was forever lasting.”

MTA talmidim are getting an authentic Israel experience while participating in the yeshivah’s one-of-a-kind Makor Chaim Exchange Program. During their second week in Israel, they spent time touring the country in addition to the incredible learning they are doing at Yeshivat Makor Chaim.