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The Torah is imbued with the enduring principle of honoring and gaining wisdom from preceding generations. With this in mind, Central held its highly anticipated Grandparents Day event on Thursday, December 14, the seventh day of Chanukah. Central has a long history of paying tribute to intergenerational family relationships, and specifically the special bond between grandparent and grandchild, a tie between past, present, and future that contributes to every child’s education. The event has come to hold great significance for students.

Led by Mrs. Lowinger, over 60 students gathered on Monday, December 4, to bond with each other, decorate acrylic boxes with diamond sequins, and eat a delicious dinner. Students created beautiful Chanukah-themed designs and had a wonderful time together.

Another Yeshiva Sha’arei Zion chesed mission was successfully completed! YSZ hosted a Chanukah toy drive, where the selfless schoolchildren were joined in the spirit of giving! Each day, more students brought in brand-new toys to contribute. Their small acts of kindness resonated with the true essence of Chanukah, turning the school into a hub of joy and light. From dolls to building blocks, the children’s generosity knew no bounds, as the tables filled to the top, creating an atmosphere of warmth and unity.

HAFTR Middle School students immersed themselves in the joy of Chanukah through vibrant celebrations hosted at the homes of their dedicated rebbeim and morot. The festive gatherings provided an opportunity for students to revel in the holiday spirit while enjoying quality time with their friends.

YCQ celebrated a historic act of generosity and achdus on Wednesday, November 29, as the Yeshiva welcomed its first Sephardic sefer Torah in honor of Brandon Rakhminov’s bar mitzvah.

The middle school students at the Bnos Malka Academy had the privilege of meeting Rabbi Yosef Mendelevitch and hearing his remarkable story. The former Jewish refusenik in the former Soviet Union spent 11 years in the Gulag before gaining his “Chanukah miracle” release in 1981.