Schools

The excitement and fun activities didn’t stop as HALB Lev Chana celebrated the 71^st birthday of the State of Israel. The day-long celebration began as our children arrived at HALB Lev Chana, showing off their blue and white attire and staring in amazement at the multitude of Israeli flags on the walls, windows, and doors of their classrooms, buildings, and trees. They boarded El Al Flight 70, davened Shacharis, and ate delicious snacks. Their t’filos and Hallel were even more meaningful as they talked about how important the Land of Israel is to them and the world.

 The middle school was privileged to hear from renowned speaker Mrs. Toba Shifrin this week on the topic of Tz’nius. Mrs. Shifrin explained the concept of Tz’nius in a whole new way, and the girls walked away so inspired and uplifted. A tremendous thank you to the PA, and the Schwartz, Freedman, and Pinkhasov families for sponsoring this event!

MSH celebrated white and blue with Maccabiah in North Woodmere Park – and what trip is complete without a stop to Dunkin’ Donuts?

Rabbi Heshy Glass is the founding national chairman of the Consortium of Jewish Day Schools, and is a longtime educator with over 35 years of experience overseeing both elementary schools and high schools across the country. He spoke on Yom HaAtzmaut to the middle school and described the appreciation we have for Eretz Yisrael. He also masterfully spoke of the appreciation we must have for those who sacrificed their lives so we can visit and daven and benefit from Eretz Yisrael.

Wednesday, May 8, was Yom HaZikaron – the day people in Israel and Jews around the world remember Israel’s fallen soldiers and people who lost their lives in terrorist attacks. To commemorate the occasion, on May 8, YCQ held a program for all students, grades 4 through 8, to help them learn about the importance of Israel and the people who gave their lives in order for all of us to have a Jewish state.