Schools

This past Wednesday was an epic Shushan Purim at the Yeshiva of Central Queens, and the energy in the building was absolutely electric! The halls were transformed by a sea of creative costumes, an incredible carnival, and a delicious ice cream bar that was a massive hit with students of all ages. Beyond the fun, the Elementary School students participated in a meaningful mishloach manos exchange, beautifully capturing the spirit of the day.

On Motza’ei Shabbos, February 28, the Beth Gavriel Community Center in Forest Hills hosted a well-attended evening devoted to one of the most vital foundations of Jewish life: building strong marriages and raising children in homes filled with shalom bayis. The program, titled “Parenting & Shalom Bayit Panel,” was organized jointly by Chazaq and Emet Outreach and brought together rabbanim, professionals, and community members for an open and practical conversation about the realities of marriage and parenting.

With Adar in full swing and spring warmth just around the corner, the Yeshiva University High School for Girls (Central) transformed its campus into a hub of celebration for Shushan Purim 5786! Purim is always a highlight of the spring semester at YUHSG, and this year was no exception, with innovative costumes, spirited programming, and events making for a week of fun.

As MTA welcomed Rosh Chodesh Adar with special programming in the building, the excitement continued well beyond the classroom this past Shabbos. Multiple shiurim took part in Shabbatonim across different communities, bringing the ruach of Adar directly into the homes and shuls of our talmidim.

The simchah of Adar doesn’t just end after Purim at HANC High School! Last week, after a lively Shushan Purim chagigah, students gathered in the gym to be treated to a hilarious Purim shpiel when, suddenly and unprecedentedly, Color War 2026 was announced! This was the very first time in HANC High School history that this much-beloved school tradition, Color War, was held in consecutive years instead of every other year, making this an extraordinary surprise!

The school’s annual Purim Carnival brought a lively and cheerful energy to campus, as students gathered to celebrate in true Purim spirit. The event was run by the 8th grade under the supervision of their G.O. advisor, Mrs. Etti Amar, who worked closely with the students as they planned and organized the day.