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The Seniors of the Stella K. Abraham High School for Girls took a trip on Wednesday, March 1, to Be’er Hagolah Institute to share the joy of Adar with the children of the school. Enjoying an entertaining carnival and various art projects, the students at Be’er Hagolah were b’simchah throughout the SKA’s students’ entire visit.

Ezra Boys spent last Shabbos shteiging with the Traveling Chasidim in Monsey. Organized by Rabbi Eli Geller, Mashgiach Ruchani of Ezra Academy, Shabbos Shekalim counted in many significant ways for the Ezra Senior boys. The senior boys also members of the Kollel, contemplating spending a year in Israel were invited to Monsey, along with alumni, to really spend time pondering the benefits of taking a gap year in yeshiva. The Shabbaton was attended by a mix of current senior boys, recent alumni back from their years of learning in Israel, and married alumni beginning their own families. The warmth of the experience was a truly perfect environment to reflect on the numerous advantages of spending post-high-schools year(s) learning in Israel. The beauty of Shabbos with the traveling Chasidim only enhanced the idea that developing a frum household of their own, should be their priority.

On Monday, February 27, Yeshiva Sha’arei Zion celebrated 100 days of school, as grades kindergarten through fifth grade had exciting and challenging activities in their respective classrooms. Every teacher invested time, effort, and creativity, as students worked beautifully on the various challenges. Students enjoyed every minute as they laughed, learned, and engaged in the 100-day challenge! Not only did every class have a theme, but each also truly dived into the challenge with positive attitudes and a love for learning. Teachers and students took 100 days of celebration to the next level, as every class presented authenticity, dedication, and pure joy.

Students arrived at the beautiful Bushkill Inn early Friday afternoon. After lunch, students enjoyed swimming in the indoor pool and playing sports. Before t’filah, students participated in exciting “pre-Shabbos ruach” and welcomed Shabbos with singing and dancing. The energy continued throughout davening and a musical Kabbalas Shabbos.

The month of Adar is always an exciting time of the year for both children and adults. Every year, the Adar ruach at Yeshiva Tiferes Moshe is amazing.

On Monday, February 13, Central seniors in the “From the Ashes” Holocaust education program had the privilege of visiting Washington, DC, for an educational and memorable trip. Participants in the program had been working diligently, meeting once a week with faculty advisor and Holocaust educator Rabbi Dr. Joshua Strulowitz, for both history of the Holocaust sessions and lessons on interview techniques.