Schools

On Wednesday, April 28, talmidim in the MTA Honors College were privileged to hear from Rabbi Yosef Blau, Rosh Yeshiva and Mashgiach Ruchani at the Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary, who discussed the topic of “Torah U’Madda.” Rabbi Blau began by describing how the study of Madda was originally a practical decision made to enable Jewish immigrants to survive in America. Rabbi Blau then explained how several prominent figures, such as Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik, advocated for the value of studying worldly knowledge in addition to Torah. They argued that Madda is necessary to help us appreciate Torah, contribute to society, and improve the world around us. Rabbi Blau shared that while Torah is the ultimate focus, Madda does not diminish it, but rather enhances our learning and appreciation of Hashem’s creations.

Caption for HaRav Yitzchok Kolodetsky shlita, son-in-law of HaGaon HaRav Chaim Kanievsky shlita, visited Metivta Tiferet Torah to share divrei Torah and chizuk with the b’nei ha’yeshivah.

HAFTR Early Childhood celebrated Lag BaOmer on Thursday and Friday. They had a fun gym program with Morah Naomi Weissler on Thursday in honor of the chag. The children learned about Rabbi Akiva, who taught us to treat our friends the way we want them to treat us. This is quite a big lesson for little children to learn, but their amazing moros help them practice every day by speaking about sharing and being the best friend that we can be to others.

The Rambam Mesivta Classic Film Club screened the 1952 classic, High Noon, starring Gary Cooper and Grace Kelly the other night. After feasting on Carlos and Gabby’s, the club watched the film that is famous for taking place mostly in real time. High Noon is ranked number 27 on the American Film Institute’s (AFI) Top 100 Films of All-Time List and was nominated for six Academy Awards including Best Picture.

Twenty-seven students inducted into the National Honor Society

On Thursday evening, April 22, HANC High School held its 45^th National Honor Society Induction Ceremony, honoring its current members of this prestigious organization and welcoming 27 inductees into the Maalot Chapter. Members of the Honor Society must maintain a 92 average and represent excellence in Torah, scholarship, service, character, and leadership.

After living on the Upper West Side for five years, we were looking to move and we wanted a change from the large community that is the UWS. We didn't want the same type of place, packed to the gills and easy to get lost in crowds. We wanted to somehow still have an easy commute to the city, where we both work, and find a place that we could consider living as opposed to just another place we would rent for a few years then move again. After a Google search for Jewish communities in Westchester, we found Fleetwood. They happened to be hosting an open house that weekend to welcome prospective couples and families which we quickly signed up for. Within 5 minutes at the event we found Fleetwood inviting, warm, and welcoming. Plus the shul was a five-minute walk to the Metro-North!