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The Yeshiva University High School for Girls (YUHSG/Central) is thrilled to open its doors on Sunday, November 1, for its annual Open House event. It’s not only a chance to welcome prospective eighth graders and their families to the Holliswood campus, but an opportunity for all Wildcats—inspired by this year’s theme, Living with Gratitude: Modeh Ani – to share their appreciation for the unique warmth and opportunities that await the young women who walk through its doors.

MTA’s dorm talmidim enjoyed their first Dorm Shabbaton of the year this past weekend, featuring an all-star lineup of speakers, inspiring divrei Torah, spirited singing, and plenty of opportunities to strengthen the friendships that make dorm life so special.

For 32 years, Rabbi Menchel has been more than a leader at Yeshiva Har Torah. He has been a source of inspiration, a guiding presence, and the heart of countless memories that have shaped the school’s identity. As he announces his retirement and prepares to fulfill his lifelong dream of making aliyah to Israel, the YHT community pauses to celebrate a remarkable legacy of Torah, dedication, and love.

A New Year of Thursday Night Torah Learning Begins in Kew Gardens Hills

The new year of mishmar learning got off to an enthusiastic start Thursday evening, October 22, as more than 80 Yeshiva Tiferes Moshe (YTM) talmidim and their older chavrusos gathered at the Yeshiva Chofetz Chaim beis midrash of the Rabbinical Seminary of America (RSA) in Kew Gardens Hills.

Bnos Malka Academy’s eighth graders enjoyed a special barbecue on Thursday night to welcome them as this year’s student leaders. The girls shared a delicious dinner, played fun games that brought the grade closer together, and joined in a spirited kumsitz. The evening was a wonderful opportunity to strengthen friendships and celebrate their new role as leaders and role models for the school.

Last Shabbos, Rambam students gathered in West Hempstead for the annual tish hosted by Rambam Principal Dr. Hillel Goldman and organized by Director of Student Activities Reb Yitz Milworn. Students from other communities stayed with friends, while West Hempstead students and their families opened their homes to classmates for meals and sleeping arrangements.