This past week, a group of close to 40 talmidim headed to Capitol Hill to advocate on behalf of the State of Israel as part of MTA’s eighth annual MTAPAC mission to Washington, DC. This first trip since the 2020 pandemic had the Lobbying Lions heading to their meetings with a renewed sense of urgency, as Congressional support for Israel is not something to take for granted in the aftermath of October 7.

On Tuesday, April 2, the ninth and tenth grade girls visited the Israel Chesed Center in Hewlett. The students had the opportunity to hear from organizers of the Chesed Center and to learn about their amazing initiatives. One of the speakers included Mrs. Faygie Feder.

Shevach High School students were inspired by an uplifting Yom Iyun in preparation for Pesach. On Rosh Chodesh Nisan, Tuesday, April 9, Mrs. Shulamith Insel, Menaheles, introduced this special event. Expounding upon the morning’s theme of Emunah and Bitachon, Mrs. Insel emphasized their significance in regard to the Yom Tov of Pesach. She went on to introduce guest speaker Rabbi Shaya Cohen, Rosh Yeshivas Zichron Aryeh, as well as founder of Priority 1 and the Teach to Reach Educational Program.

In a historic moment for NSHAHS, the boys’ Torah Bowl team clinched their first-ever championship – marking a monumental achievement in the school’s history. Led by Rabbi David Weiss and senior co-captains David Hanan ’24 and Ethan Kohananoo ’24, alongside Oded Azarahian ’24 and Ben Zareh ’24, the team’s undefeated streak (16-0) showcased their exceptional knowledge and teamwork.