Schools

On Sunday, February 2nd, MTA hosted its 32nd annual Great Debate. The event attracted students from a variety of high schools across the tri-state area. The topic, whether a national tax on carbon emissions should be introduced, was extremely controversial and was passionately argued by both sides. The MTA debaters skillfully presented their respective points and performed excellently in their debates. Congratulations to Rafi Saperstein (’20) and Rachamim Seltzer (’20) for winning First Place Team, Michael Wein (’22) and Eli Canter (’22) for winning Third Place Team, Rafi Saperstein for winning Second Place Speaker, and Eli Canter for winning First Place Speaker.

An overflow crowd of parents and friends of Yeshiva Tiferes Moshe students joined together for a gala melaveh malkah on Motza’ei Shabbos, February 1. The elegant affair, which was held at the Young Israel of Kew Gardens Hills, featured a lavish dairy buffet by Simchas Gourmet and a Sushi Bar by Eden Wok of Westchester.

This past week, the third grade talmidos of Bnos Malka Academy held their annual Rashi Breakfast. After the students complete learning “Rashi script,” they celebrate the momentous occasion with a special breakfast. The students were privileged to hear first from Rabbi Weichselbaum, the Menahel, speak about his experiences walking in Rashi’s footsteps literally. He described how special his visit to the city of Worms was.

This past week, Rambam Mesivta had the privilege to host renowned Jewish History professor Dr. Raphael Medoff. Dr. Medoff specializes in the Holocaust and is the author of numerous works on the subject, including The Jews Should Keep Quiet: Franklin D. Roosevelt, Rabbi Stephen S. Wise, and the Holocaust and FDR and the Holocaust: A Breach of Faith.

HANC High School was named semifinalist in the CIJE Hackathon competition at Yeshiva University. Congratulations to the team.

On Tuesday, February 4, the Hebrew Academy of Long Beach held its third annual History Day Fair as part of the larger National History Day Competition. The National History Day Competition is an event in which more than a half a million students participate each year. The projects examine an event in history and how it relates to a national theme.