YTM talmidim were able to witness another aspect of Hashem’s amazing creations as the student body saw a near total eclipse from the roof of the Yeshiva building. It has been years since the last such event occurred in our area, and the next one will not take place for another 20 years!

Last week was teacher appreciation week, and the teachers at HALB enjoyed special treats each day. They had a snack cart brought around to the classrooms by the administrators, coffee from the Cheese Store, pastries from Kayx, iced tea from Mom’s Pastries, lunch from Lollibop, and fresh personalized pies baked on the premises by The Pizza Bar. To all our HALB teachers: Thank you for all you do every single day!

Mrs. Senft’s sixth graders at Yeshiva Tiferes Moshe have been studying their coursework with intensity. Students have been working to simplify expressions, solve one step equations, and apply the skills obtained to resolve word problems as well. This past week, the students were treated to a park trip and 7-Eleven Slurpees. Special mention goes out to the classes who received touching compliments from several passersby who noticed their excellent behavior and helpfulness; your teachers are so very proud!

The New York State budget for fiscal year 2025 has allocated unprecedented levels of funding for nonpublic schools, including yeshivas and Jewish day schools across the state. The budget, which recently passed in April, has earmarked an incredible $470 million for nonpublic school funding, a total increase of $90 million, far more than previous years.