Schools

At the Yeshiva of Central Queens (YCQ), preparing for Thanksgiving and Chanukah has been a school-wide extraordinary adventure. Morah Yaffi Salek, Grade 3 teacher, says, “This time of year is special for my students. The Chanukah spirit is felt when they play a nightly Hebrew interactive game that they’ve created. The game is played while the menorah is burning.”

Glimpses of the warm and supportive SKA experience, imparted to its students on a daily basis, were on display as administrators and faculty members of the Stella K. Abraham High School for Girls joined the West Hempstead community for Shabbos, Parshas VaYishlach, November 19-20.

“Amazing!” “Incredible!” “Thanks so much!” These were just some of the reactions to Rambam’s 21st annual Alumni Shabbaton in Israel.

Forty-five minutes after we say goodbye to Shabbos, the social hall of the Young Israel of Queens Valley fills with children and parents eager to learn at the weekly “Motza’ei Shabbos Learning Program.” When you walk through the front door of the shul, you can hear the hummmm of the kol Torah! After a half hour of “shteiging,” children get a chance to share a d’var Torah, eat delicious pizza, and win wonderful prizes. Everyone leaves with a smile and is excited to come back next week.

As we geared up for Thanksgiving, students at HALB’s Lev Chana discussed what they are thankful for: Mommy, Daddy, moros, toys, and much more!

Yeshiva Sha’arei Zion’s eight-part Chinuch and Shalom Bayis Workshop Series was attended by close to 200 parents and community members last week. The event, which was open to the broader Jewish community of Queens, featured a fully catered dairy dinner and interactive workshops presented by renowned educators on topics of parenting and marital harmony.