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At Central, we are committed to our students’ health and well-being in all ways. Last week, we had programs highlighting important issues affecting many people of all communities and backgrounds. On Tuesday, sophomores and juniors had the opportunity to participate in a program with the organization “Communities Confronting Substance Use & Addiction” (CCSA) to learn about the important topic of substance abuse.

Last week, the Hebrew Academy of Long Beach (HALB) held its fifth annual History Day Fair as part of the larger National History Day Competition. The National History Day competition is an event in which more than a half a million students participate each year. The projects examine an event in history and how it relates to a national theme.

Students in grades 1-4 gathered at the Bnos Malka Academy to celebrate some of the wonderful learning taking place in the classrooms. In conjunction with the school-wide learning about Sh’mitah, each class undertook a study of something pertaining to the mitzva of Sh’mitah. Parents enjoyed seeing each class’ beautiful and creative Sh’mitah project, while the students were proud to show their newfound knowledge to family and friends. “I was surprised to see such detail in the girls’ work and how much they really knew about Sh’mitah,” remarked one proud parent.

The third grade talmidos of the Bnos Malka Academy held their annual Rashi Breakfast. After the students have completed learning “Rashi Script” they celebrate the momentous occasion with a special breakfast. The students were privileged to hear from Rabbi Weichselbaum, the Menahel, speak about his experiences walking in Rashi’s footsteps literally. Rabbi Weichselbaum spoke about how learning Rashi is integral part of learning and understanding Torah, and it is a skill they will use for the rest of their lives.

What an exciting STEAM night we had at Chabad STREAM School! Families from all over Queens were intrigued to learn more about Chabad’s unique approach. The attendees were given a front and center view to how our students learn and thrive at Chabad. The night started with an intro to the systems and structures that are unique to our school: teaching and embracing the whole child via inquiry/project-based learning and segued into the highlight of the evening: the STEAM challenges!

The incredible MTA energy was felt throughout Washington Heights on Motza’ei Shabbos, February 12, at the yeshivah’s Family Melaveh Malkah featuring Eitan Katz. MTA welcomed more than 300 people at this exciting event, including current talmidim and families, as well as Eighth Grade families.