At Chabad of Northeast Queens: Stream School, practice makes perfect! Not only are the third and fourth graders preparing to be the world’s best menorah lighters, but they’re also learning about fire safety, working on hand-eye coordination, and their fire-juggling skills. Okay, maybe not the last one (yet). :)

The end of the semester is a time for excitement, but with final projects and midterms looming, it can also be a time for stress. Luckily, the week of December 9 was Self-Care Week at the Yeshiva University High School for Girls (Central). During this week, all Central students engaged in activities and workshops intended to promote self-care as a regular practice – a tool that will carry them into adulthood.” The general goal is to help our students learn the importance of taking care of themselves, physically and mentally, and to understand how doing so positively impacts every other part of their life,” said Central’s school psychologist, Dr. Ariella Gettenberg, who coordinated events for this week.

Last Motza’ei Shabbos, HALB students, parents, and staff gathered at the Hirt family campus for the much-anticipated HALB melaveh malkah! The evening started with a carnival, Simon Sez, and delicious food.

It was a week to remember at the Rambam Mesivta, packed with exciting events, treats, and meaningful learning experiences. The school finished off last week, Erev Shabbos, with National Hot Cocoa Day, a sweet treat initiative spearheaded by senior Gershon Brill and sponsored by the class of 2025. Students enjoyed a variety of hot cocoa flavors, including chocolate, vanilla, and marshmallows. Special thanks to Aaron Friedman, Director of Operations, for putting everything together, and senior Zachary Haironson for also helping to set up this fun treat.