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Torah learning in Forest Hills took on a new dimension on Sunday, February 27, when Yeshiva Tiferet Tzion (YTT) hosted its biannual father-son Lunch-and-Learn program. The morning affair included words of inspiration and one-on-one learning on the second level beis midrash at the Beth Gavriel Community Center and a delicious buffet in the main hall. “The crowning jewel of the event was the siyumim made by our yeshivah bachurim on 20 mesechtos!” explained Rabbi Shay Winer, Executive Director of the yeshivah. “The dancing that followed was forever lasting.”

MTA talmidim are getting an authentic Israel experience while participating in the yeshivah’s one-of-a-kind Makor Chaim Exchange Program. During their second week in Israel, they spent time touring the country in addition to the incredible learning they are doing at Yeshivat Makor Chaim.

Lev Chana students enjoyed a week of fun activities devoted to their favorite authors, Eric Carle, Kevin Henkes, Mo Willems, Jan and Stan Bernstein, and Dr. Seuss. Our children and teachers laughed and giggled at the silly hats, funny socks, animal prints, and Topsy Turvy Day outfits.

On Tuesday, March 1, SKA participated in the annual Yeshiva League Model Congress hosted by HAFTR. More than 175 students from around the country competed in this tournament, which took place on Zoom for the second year.

Middle school students and their mothers filled the lunchroom last Motza’ei Shabbat at our annual Mother-Daughter M’laveh Malkah. The lunchroom had been transformed into a regal hall for the evening, and the aroma of delicious food wafted through the air. Upbeat music played in the background, welcoming each and every guest.

Hands-on laboratory experience is a significant part of our science curriculum at Central. Over the past few weeks, two Central science courses, AP Biology, taught by Mrs. Ruth Fried, and Forensics, taught by Mrs. Shulamith Biderman, have engaged in biotechnology laboratory experiments during two full-day visits to the Dolan DNA Learning Center in Cold Spring Harbor. “These labs bring what we teach in the classroom to life,” said Mrs. Biderman. “These hands-on experiences are crucial.”