Schools

In a typical year, HAFTR Middle School’s Health Week is characterized by a series of workshops and classes during a single week in February. This year, they have re-imagined Health Week in a way that allows them to continue to adhere to COVID-related protocols, while also focusing on engaging, meaningful, and educational activities for students. Ms. Ariana Wolfson, Dr. Yali Werzberger, Mrs. Nechama Landau, and Rabbi YM Siff spearheaded the coordination and re-imagining of this important program.

Rabbi Baruch Noy, Director of STEM and Educational Technology at HAFTR, was an instrumental part of creating the Center for Initiatives in Jewish Education (CIJE) Vex Robotics League, catering to the unique demands of Jewish day schools. Since the competition was created, it has expanded from four schools to over 20 across the tri-state area. HAFTR was the host of last year’s inter-school competition. While this year’s event could not be held on the same scale, with multiple schools competing in one location, the competition still took place, with CIJE staff visiting each school for an onsite event.

Congratulations to SKA Tenth Grader Aliza Zilberberg for receiving Honorable Mention in the 2021 New York State Art in Month Flag Design Contest on the high school level. Sponsored by the New York State Art Teachers Association, this contest fosters student growth in art. There were over 200 submissions!

It was an incredible first semester of learning, growth, friendship, and fun at MTA! Talmidim finished the semester strongly and celebrated their learning accomplishments.

This week, the third grade talmidos of the Bnos Malka Academy held their annual Rashi Breakfast. After the students complete learning “Rashi script,” they celebrate the momentous occasion with a special breakfast. The students were privileged to hear from Rabbi Weichselbaum, the Menahel, speak about his experiences walking in Rashi’s footsteps literally. Rabbi Weichselbaum spoke about how learning Rashi is integral part of learning and understanding Torah, and it is a skill they will use for the rest of their lives.

The talmidim of Metivta Tiferet Torah had an in-depth halachic presentation in the halachot of shechitah from Rabbi Yosef Akilov, rebbe in the Yeshiva.