Schools

From Thursday, September 26, to Shabbos, September 28, Parshiyos Nitzavim-VaYeilech, the Yeshiva University High School for Girls (Central) marked another important event of the new school year – Shabbaton 5784, which took place at Camp Kaylie! Both visitors to the school and current students agree: One aspect that makes YUHSG so special is the tight-knit nature of the community. The bonds between the four classes, and those that students maintain with their teachers and administrators, is strong. And the school’s annual Shabbaton is one reason why.

This week, we marked one year since the tragic events of October 7, and the pain, suffering, and loss that have continued since then. To commemorate the day, HALB had various programs throughout the school day geared toward the different ages of students. HALB classes started the day United in Tefilah with other yeshivas over Zoom. Among other things, students participated in a balloon release, sang beautiful songs, watched a video of all the chesed and positivity they did for Israel over the year, and ended the day with a school-wide kumzitz. It was truly a beautiful and meaningful day. When the world is filled with darkness, we will stand proud as Jews and be the light.

YCQ powerfully and poignantly commemorated the first anniversary of October 7 with age-appropriate and meaningful programming.

Ezra Academy recently hosted its annual Back to School Night, welcoming parents into the heart of their children’s educational experience. This event allowed the school’s dedicated teachers, rabbis, and morahs to introduce the curriculum for the upcoming year, but more importantly, it set the tone for the school’s core belief: Education is a partnership between school and home.

This past week, HAFTR eighth grade students started on their annual Names, Not Numbers® project, an initiative that connects students with Holocaust survivors to ensure their stories are preserved for future generations. This meaningful project provides students with a rare opportunity to engage with survivors, documenting their life stories before, during, and after the war. By participating, students not only develop their historical research and interviewing skills but also gain firsthand insight into the realities of the Holocaust.

On Thursday, September 26, YCQ students kicked off the school year with a series of exciting educational trips. Second grade had a fantastic day exploring Marine Life at the New York Aquarium. Sixth graders visited Skyscape, an interactive Spy Museum for thrilling insights into espionage, while the Seventh grade visited the Intrepid Sea, Air, & Space Museum. The Eighth grade ventured to Ellis Island and the 9/11 Memorial to reflect on these important monuments of American history.