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The Yeshiva of Central Queens recently launched a new podcast called “Y.C.Q Answered, Your Children’s Questions - Answered!” Each episode will feature different members of the YCQ family and administration discussing the challenges and opportunities of raising Jewish children in the 21st century.

One crucial aspect of the positive culture found at the Yeshiva University High School for Girls (Central) is establishing and maintaining strong relationships. And one of Central’s most important relationships is with its parent institution, Yeshiva University. Central is a distinct, diverse extension of YU, working hard to honor the university in its mission, its identity, and its planning for the future.

On Tuesday, March 26, about half of MTA Juniors took the SAT in school. This is noteworthy for a few reasons. First of all, why take the SAT at all? Most colleges, including all the ones most MTA students are considering, are test-optional. The SAT and ACT are not required. So, these 39 students chose to prepare, study, and test even though they were not required to do so.

The 4th and 5th Grade Girls at YCQ recently had the special opportunity to hear from local author Susie Garber. Students learned about how she became an author, her writing process, and the Jewish values she incorporates into each of her books.

Rambam students and faculty were spellbound by the emunah and bitachon emanating from Einav Danino, mother of Ori, who was taken captive by Hamas on October 7. She delivered a life-changing message of resilience and faith in the face of the unfathomable.

The Nikolsburger dynasty is steeped in chinuch. In Kew Gardens Hills, a new Rabbi Jungreis has taken over the helm of a special Pre-1A class at Yeshiva Ketana Zichron Chaim U’Bina of Queens. The boys enjoyed many recent activities, playing together as teamwork and sharing skills were mastered. The talmidim even had the opportunity to feverishly dance in a leibedik circle with their Menahel and Principal, Rabbi Benjamin Kessler, in honor of the chag.