Showing posts with label High School. Show all posts
Showing posts with label High School. Show all posts
Friday, March 4, 2011
A Captivating Counter-Terrorism Talk
We were eager to have Scott Maraki, special agent with the Counter-Terrorism Task Force of the FBI, address the RKYHS Jewish Civics and Anti-Defamation League chugim last week.
His captivating and engaging talk focused on the various tasks for which he is responsible on a daily basis as he protects Americans from potential terrorism. He emphasized the need to go on with our daily routines but to be vigilant. A lively question and answer period followed.
Monday, February 28, 2011
Fundraising Photos From the Radio!
On Monday, some of our RKYHS seniors volunteered at a fundraising marathon at "JM in the AM," a Jewish radio broadcast that airs every morning from 6 to 9 a.m. in the New York City area on 91.1FM, in the Hudson Valley on 90.1FM, and online at JMINTHEAM.org. The fundraising marathon is on through March 11, so if you donate, be sure to mention RKYHS students!
Thursday, February 24, 2011
An Evening of Talmud
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The evening ended with a shiur by Rabbi Chamudot, and the shiur dealt with the aggadic texts of Rabbi Yossi praying in the ruins of Jerusalem and his exchange with Eliyahu HaNavi, as well as Rabbi Meir's exchange with his wife, Bruriah.
We're happy to have our parents and teachers so involved with student learning outside the classroom!
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
A Charitable Tourney
On Sunday, RKYHS seniors organized, planned, and ran a 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament to raise money for Yachad, an agency of the Orthodox Union that is dedicated to enhancing the lives of those with disabilities. Nearly 200 atheletes registered for the tournament, and hundreds came to support the charity. The event raised more than $6,000 for Yachad! Yasher Koach seniors!
RKYHS students also will be participating in a Shabbaton on Friday with members of Senior Yachad (ages 16-25).
This is all part of February as Yachad/NJCD's North American Inclusion Month (NAIM), a timeframe specifically designated "to raise awareness and to develop sensitivity of what it means for those who live with disabilities, and how to include them within the greater Jewish community."
RKYHS students also will be participating in a Shabbaton on Friday with members of Senior Yachad (ages 16-25).
This is all part of February as Yachad/NJCD's North American Inclusion Month (NAIM), a timeframe specifically designated "to raise awareness and to develop sensitivity of what it means for those who live with disabilities, and how to include them within the greater Jewish community."
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
The Video Chug Returns!
We're very excited to have our Video Chug back in action. Below is their Weekly Update video, which is filled with a Sports Update, World News, a D'var Torah, and more! Please let us know what you think of our students' outstanding and creative work.
Chugim are our clubs that meet every Tuesday throughout the school year. Our students have the chance to immerse themselves in everything from yoga and ultimate frisbee to Arabic and robotics, to Mishmar learning and Chesed opportunities. With the guidance of faculty advisers who are experts in their fields, our students develop new interests, socialize, and find new ways of contributing to our school community.
Chugim are our clubs that meet every Tuesday throughout the school year. Our students have the chance to immerse themselves in everything from yoga and ultimate frisbee to Arabic and robotics, to Mishmar learning and Chesed opportunities. With the guidance of faculty advisers who are experts in their fields, our students develop new interests, socialize, and find new ways of contributing to our school community.
