“Amazing!” “Incredible!” “Thanks so much!” These were just some of the reactions to Rambam’s 21st annual Alumni Shabbaton in Israel.

At the Yeshiva of Central Queens (YCQ), preparing for Thanksgiving and Chanukah has been a school-wide extraordinary adventure. Morah Yaffi Salek, Grade 3 teacher, says, “This time of year is special for my students. The Chanukah spirit is felt when they play a nightly Hebrew interactive game that they’ve created. The game is played while the menorah is burning.”

Glimpses of the warm and supportive SKA experience, imparted to its students on a daily basis, were on display as administrators and faculty members of the Stella K. Abraham High School for Girls joined the West Hempstead community for Shabbos, Parshas VaYishlach, November 19-20.