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The excitement was palpable in the vibrant Early Childhood program at YSZ as the little learners explored the letter “hei.” The enthusiastic, hands-on learning atmosphere was taken to new heights as the classes welcomed a special visitor: a Hatzalah truck!
An overflow crowd of parents of Yeshiva Tiferes Moshe talmidim joined for a gala melaveh malkah on Motza’ei Shabbos, November 4, featuring a lavish dairy buffet by Simchas Gourmet and a sushi bar by Eden Wok of Westchester.
Last week, the HALB PTA organized an incredible challah bake for Israel. Morah Zukierman started the night off explaining the power of baking challah together especially during these times. Hundreds of students, teachers, and mothers said T’hilim and sang Acheinu before making their individual dough. Then, while waiting for the dough to rise, everyone came together for a beautiful kumsitz led by Gary Wallin. It was an incredibly moving and powerful night.
On Tuesday morning, November 7, Shevach High School had an exciting morning with the initiation of their Mishmeres program. Under the guidance of Mishmeres coordinator Mrs. Bayla Tropper, a campaign was launched focusing on sh’miras ha’lashon and positive speech. With the recent tragedies in Eretz Yisrael, everyone understood that these trying times place an even greater importance on guarding our speech and treating others with respect and kindness, as a special z’chus for y’shuas Hashem.
Rav Hershel Schachter shlita issued a p’sak declaring Monday, November 13, the 29th of Cheshvan, to be observed as a Yom Kippur Katan – a fast day to increase our t’filos during this difficult time. All talmidim who were able, were asked to declare in Minchah on Sunday that they were taking this taanis upon themselves, as is customary. For talmidim for whom this was too much, many opted to fast until chatzos.
The community is thrilled to share the incredible success of YSZ High School for Girls’ Open House held last Motza’ei Shabbos, November 11. The event was spectacular, drawing a remarkable turnout that filled the halls with warmth and enthusiasm.
