On Tuesday, May 28, students in YCQ’s Elementary School marked Lag BaOmer with Color War and a fun-filled day at Flushing Meadows-Corona Park. Four teams in each grade participated in relay races, Kahoot trivia games, cheers, hakaras ha’tov speeches, divrei Torah, and other friendly competitions.
The Junior High School had a memorable day of activities, as well. The Sixth and Seventh Grades went to Cunningham Park, while the Eighth Grade Girls headed to Flushing Meadows-Corona Park to ride bikes. The Eighth Grade Boys had a fun day of their own at Dave & Busters.
Back at YCQ, Early Childhood students had their own Lag BaOmer festivities, including an inflatable bonfire (with real marshmallows!) and other fun activities to celebrate the legacy of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai.
Once back at school, the students were treated to a special barbecue picnic lunch. They enjoyed freshly grilled hotdogs, hamburgers, and grilled chicken in the YCQ yard. Thank you to Morah Shirly Pourad-Kaikov and Mr. Jacob Grossman for organizing such an outstanding day where every student had the chance to shine.
The festivities continued into the evening with a meaningful “Chagigat Bnot Mitzvah” for our Sixth Grade girls. Students spoke about the meaning of their Hebrew names and the mitzvos they will be taking upon themselves. Mothers and grandmothers came to celebrate, and each girl received a picture with her namesake and a siddur. Thank you to Morah Leemor Abraham for organizing such a beautiful and unforgettable event.
