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!

A Debate Done Well

This past Thursday, students on the JKHA Middle School Debate Team competed against Westchester Day School, Yavneh Academy, and the Hebrew Academy of the Five Towns and Rockaway in a home  meet as part of the Middle School Yeshiva Debate Society.

The debate's resolution was "The Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) is not an accurate portrayal of intelligence and should not be considered by college admissions committees."

Teams were created, with each supporting either the affirmative or negative stance, and JKHA seventh and eighth graders rose to the  occasion, boasting scores that demonstrated their mastery of public speaking skills, research, and cross examination. Leor Fishman and Dalya Dickstein supported the negative stance and earned First Place team honors. Dickstein also was awarded First Place individual speaker for her exceptional performance.

The Debate Team meets each week to research and prepare and revise speeches and to practice under the guidance of Coach Melinda Nagy. Their next meet -- the final one of the season -- will be at Westchester Day School in April.

Seniors on the Radio

On Monday, six RKYHS seniors are volunteering at a fundraising marathon at "JM in the AM," a Jewish radio broadcast that airs every morning from 6 to 9 a.m. You can hear the broadcast in the New York City area on 91.1FM, in the Hudson Valley on 90.1FM, and online at JMINTHEAM.org.

Our students will have a little bit of air time, probably between 7 and 8 a.m., so please tune in to listen -- they might give you a shout out!

If you were planning on donating during this marathon, please make your pledge Monday and be sure to mention the students of RKYHS.

An Evening of Talmud

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Our ninth and tenth grade Honors Talmud students enjoyed an evening of learning Wednesday with their parents led by their rebbe, Sgan Rosh HaYeshiva Rabbi David Chamudot. There was learning, bonding, and, of course, food from Chickies -- because without food, there is no Torah, and without Torah, no food (a slight nod to Rabbi Eleazar ben Azariah, Pirkei Avot 3:17).

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!

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."

Parents, Teachers, Students, and Torah!

With record participation of more than 50 people, the JKHA Middle School S.O.S. Parent/Child Limud Program on Motzei Shabbos, February 12, was a huge success.

Parents and teachers had the special opportunity to study Torah with our Middle School students, further strengthening the meaningful bonds they already share.

In addition to meaningful Torah study in our beautiful Rosenberg Beit Midrash, all S.O.S. Parent/Child Limud Program participants joined together to play various sports in our Gellert Gymnasium.

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.