Schools

On Motza’ei Shabbos, January 17, the Yeshiva of Central Queens (YCQ) hosted a beautiful melaveh malkah in the Old City of Jerusalem. Alumni studying in yeshivah and those who have made aliyah joined together with families visiting for winter break for a truly special event.

This past Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, our eighth graders who are participating in the Names, Not Numbers (NNN) Project were involved in the filming of interviews of three Holocaust survivors. These interviews will be made into an NNN documentary which will be shown to the community at large sometime in May.

At the t’filin workshop, we had the opportunity to have our t’filin checked to make sure they were still kosher and in good shape. Rabbi Kreiser, of Keshirat Tefillin, came and showed us the correct way to wear our t’filin, and he carefully inspected the boxes to see that they were in good condition and that the paint on them was still kosher. It was interesting to watch the sofer examine every small detail: the boxes, the straps, and even the way they sit on our arm and head.

The 37^th Annual Scholarship Dinner of Yeshiva Har Torah was a powerful and inspiring celebration of leadership, dedication, and community. Held on Motza’ei Shabbos at the Old Westbury Hebrew Congregation, the evening brought together parents, alumni, faculty, and supporters in recognition of those who have profoundly shaped the YHT story.

MTA concluded the semester by bringing the entire yeshivah together for a powerful Leil Chazarah, filling the Beis Midrash with focused learning, energy, and a strong sense of achdus. Beginning with Maariv and continuing through hours of chazarah, the evening created a shared moment for students across all grades to learn side by side and reflect on a semester of growth.

The sixth grade recently celebrated a beautiful siyum upon completing Parshas B’Shalach. The girls worked hard, built strong skills, and internalized many meaningful lessons, and their efforts were marked with a special and joyful celebration.