Schools

This past Monday, March 16, eight MTA seniors returned to Newark Airport after a powerful and unforgettable week-long trip to Poland. These students are participants in MTA’s year-long Names, Not Numbers program, an oral history documentary initiative in which students interview and film Holocaust survivors, preserving their stories for future generations. At MTA, students have the added privilege of bringing that learning to life through a meaningful journey to Poland.

Last week, Morah Wieder’s class at HALB visited the JCCRP. They spent their morning packing Pesach food for families in need.

It’s the moment students at the Yeshiva University High School for Girls (YUHSG) wait for all year: Color War 5786! On Tuesday, March 17, this year’s Color War officially began, sparking excitement as Wildcats prepared for several days of spirited competition, teamwork, and creativity. This year’s theme, “Rise to Redemption,” challenged students to explore the idea of finding strength in difficult times through four tenets: belief in Hashem, following His Torah, recognizing His miracles, and davening to Him for redemption.

It was a day of adventure and discovery as Yeshiva of Central Queens (YCQ) students ventured to the Jewish Children’s Museum for some hands-on pre-Pesach activities! Last week, Kindergarten students stepped back to the very beginning, exploring the Six Days of Creation and testing their wits in a lively game show. After a “shopping trip” through the kid-friendly kosher grocery store, they rolled up their sleeves to bake their very own matzah!

Last Thursday, the YCQ Grade Eight girls hosted a lively and interactive Shabbos fair for Grades 3-6, bringing the 39 Melachos to life with hands-on games and activities. Thank you to Morah Sarit Auerbach for organizing! Learning about Shabbos has never been this creative!

This past Sunday, MTA’s robotics team, Lionotics, competed in the NYC Robotics Championship. The competition featured the top 32 teams out of 132 from across New York City. After strong performances in earlier rounds, Lionotics earned a place in the championship and was the only Jewish team to qualify.