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This past Tuesday, the seventh grade talmidim at Yeshiva Tiferes Moshe had the privilege of visiting with renowned sofer HaRav Tzvi Chaim Pincus at Tiferes Stam in Brooklyn. The trip was the culmination of a month-long limud about this important mitzvah. It is perhaps the only mitzvah that a boy waits until his Bar Mitzvah to fulfill.

MTA talmidim have the unique opportunity to come to yeshivah for a night of revelry and fun following Megillah reading and an incredible break-fast. First, MTA talmidim enjoy a chagigah in the MTA gym, where they can dance with friends and rebbeim while getting into the spirit of Purim.

North Shore Hebrew Academy High School took home the most awards at the Annual Yeshiva Model Congress Tournament this past week at HAFTR, with students arguing eloquently about pressing issues in today’s society. Model Congress gives students an opportunity to understand how the US Congress functions by role-playing simulations, including writing bills to present and defend in committees. Students are also assigned to committees as delegates and must strategize how to get the votes needed to pass their bills. Under the guidance of dedicated faculty advisors Dr. Victoria Allen and Ms. Estee Bodner, the team had an impressive showing at this year’s competition.

On Wednesday, March 1, HAFTR Lower School hosted their annual Evening of the Arts event. Hundreds of guests came to the school to enjoy a night of both visual and performing arts. HAFTR art teacher Mrs. Royce Maron and assistant art teacher Ms. Naomi Elterman worked hard to tap into each child’s artistic talent, resulting in a beautiful showcase of student work. Guests got to walk through the beautiful gallery of student artwork, which included sculptures and paintings.

On Sunday, March 5, SKA participated in the annual Yeshiva League Model Congress hosted by HAFTR, along with students from all over the tri-state area. Over the course of the day, preparation from the weeks leading up to the event was displayed through numerous speeches, questions on the proposed bills, and the resolutions that were debated.

Imagine the bravery and courage it would take to sit at another hearing for the attackers who, without provocation, knocked you to the ground; pummeled you with a metal crutch, signs, and fists; kicked you in the ribs, stomach, and throughout your entire body; and then burned your face with mace and pepper spray. On Thursday, March 9th, Joseph Borgen, did just that at a hearing for his case amidst many Jewish advocates. Joey, a young man wearing a yarmulke, had been walking to a pro-Israel rally on May 20, 2021, when he was brutally and mercilessly assaulted. Joey required surgery following a concussion and severe injuries.