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Seniors in the Names, Not Numbers program interviewed Holocaust survivors this week. It was both an emotional and educational experience for our students to engage with Holocaust survivors, document their stories, and learn life-long lessons from them - we should never forget. Now that the filming is complete, our students will begin editing these films, with the guidance of Rabbi Josh Strulowitz, and welcome the survivors back into the Central building for a feature film presentation at the end of the year.

Continuing with our theme of Shabbat, this month, the Girls Division at YSZ is focusing on anticipating and getting excited for the coming of Shabbat, the beautiful gift that we receive from Hashem each week. Our G.O. heads put together a hilarious skit showing the excitement one feels when they are looking forward to receiving a gift.

Both of MTA’s Robotics teams competed in the FIRST Tech Challenge Qualifier on Sunday, December 5, and advanced to the Semifinals! High schools from all over the world compete in the FIRST Tech Challenge, an exciting robotics competition with new challenges every year.

MTA celebrated Chanukah with LionsLight, an exciting week of events, activities, and surprises! The fun-filled celebrations included an incredible chagigah featuring Simcha Leiner with tons of MTA’s signature ruach, achdus, and energy, sports tournaments, Chanukah Jeopardy, Let’s Make A Deal complete with costumes, Minute To Win It, and so much more! Each shiur also enjoyed a Chanukah seudah, and rebbeim opened their homes to their talmidim and hosted Chanukah mesibos. It was the perfect way to celebrate Chanukah together as a yeshivah!

The Healthy & Wise Program at the Yeshiva of Central Queens (YCQ) offers students a positive message about living a healthful lifestyle through hands-on, multidisciplinary lessons, focused on nutritious eating habits, physical activity, germs, and personal hygiene. Mrs. Aliza Solomon, Assistant Teacher at YCQ, has a bachelor’s degree with honors in Family Nutrition and Exercise Science (FNES) from Queens College, and a master’s degree in Public Health from Grand Canyon University in Arizona. She developed the comprehensive curriculum based on her interest in health and nutrition, and eventually expanded the program to include all aspects of living a healthful Jewish life.