Scene at Hillel
CHESED
Members of the Lenore and Stanley Weinstein Chesed Club brought lulavim and etrogim to share with residents at the Hampton Court Rehabilitation Center.
IN THE SUKKAH
Lower School Pays Tribute to Veterans Students in Grades 4-5 learned about the nation’s war heroes in honor of Veterans Day. On Veterans Day, November 11, Grade 4 5 students listened to the stories told by veterans, which included Upper School Debate and Health teacher Ben Magidson, who served in Iraq in 20022005, and Upper School Principal Tym Bonilla, who served in the Persian Gulf War and the Marine Corps in 1989-1994. Grade 5 teacher Beverly Silverman said that as part of the History Channel’s Take A Vet To School Day program, she led activities and lesson plans to create awareness about the importance of Veterans Day. Students also watched an ageappropriate video created by the History Channel, showing different wars and describing sacrifices made by war veterans. “The purpose is to teach students an appreciation of the true heroes in our country,” Silverman explained.
Israel Gap Year College Fair Comes to Hillel
Rabbi Robert Kaplan and students inside the Sukkah at school. Hillel’s Sukkah, which is one of the largest in South Florida, seated 300 students.
LOWER SCHOOL CHOIR
Hillel Parents Lynn and Roberto Elovic learn about the programs offered at Tel Aviv University.
Students in Lower School Choir practice their moves during rehearsals after school. Students practice under the direction of music teacher Sophia Sherman and recently performed at the school’s Open House events. The choir will also perform at events in the community. 4 KOL HILLEL
Hillel hosted the first Israel Gap Year College Fair in October, inviting families and students from all over South Florida to learn about Israel programs offered after graduation. The evening brought families with juniors and seniors together with representatives from Young Judea, MASA Israel Journey, Tel Aviv University, Hebrew University and Yeshiva University. In the graduating class of 2008, 24 percent of the students currently attend gap year programs in Israel. Made Possible by AspaClaria Judaica