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South Shore Opens in the North They highlighted the Robotics Program, SET3 Program and Calculate Math Program. Morah Elana Fertig, the Early Childhood Director, spoke proudly of the amazing moros in the preschool and how they are constantly adding exciting and fun ways for our children to learn. The morning was highlighted by the warm words of Rabbi Aryeh Lebowitz, Rav of Bais Knesses of North Woodmere, who is both an alumnus of the Yeshiva and a rebbe of many of the Yeshiva’s graduates. He proudly spoke about how well prepared the talmidim of YOSS are when they enter high school.
Rabbi Dovid Orlofsky spoke at the Yeshiva Ketana in Inwood, NY, on Sunday night on the topic of “Responsibility for our Children.” He is pictured here with Rabbi Pincus Weinberger of the Inwood Shul.
PHOTO CREDIT: IVAN H NORMAN
Bnos Malka Academy Hosts Open House Bnos Malka Academy, with a current enrollment of 344 students, held its open house for prospective parents on Tuesday, November 5th. After being treated to delightful refreshments provided by the BMA Parents’ Association, the visiting parents gathered in the shul for a short program. Rabbi Michael Weichselbaum, the principal of Bnos Malka, and Mrs. Rivky Babad, the Assistant Principal for grades K-4, presented the educational philosophy that has made BMA a premier school in Queens. The parents were captivated by the welcoming remarks of 8th grade student, Rachel Deligdish, as she described the strength of the academic programs and the warm and caring atmosphere Bnos Malka is so well-known for. The PA co-president, Mrs. Nechama Strauss, emphasized the vital role parents can and do have in the school. Before starting their tour of the classrooms and the facility, the parents enjoyed an informative video presentation showcasing the school’s vision. Bnos Malka encourages and develops each girl’s self-confidence, self-esteem, and unique potential. Through hands-on experiential learning in a meaningful context, our girls are provided with op-
portunities to explore, analyze, question, be creative, and think independently, while developing requisite social skills, such as cooperating, helping and communicating. Walking around the school and looking into classrooms decorated with students’ projects, the visiting parents could see it was really true. Students were interacting with teachers and visibly interested in what their teachers were presenting. One parent commented, “It was hard not to notice the way the teachers were able to challenge and excite the children.” Rabbi Weichselbaum acknowledges that having the Open House on a workday limits the number of people who can attend. “However, seeing our teachers and students in a real classroom setting is our best advertisement.” For those unable to attend, we have scheduled a “Mini Open House” on November 18th at 8pm at the home of Binyomin and Slava Deitsch, 137-77 75th Road in Kew Gardens Hills. Interest continues to build for Bnos Malka. Enrollment is at its highest level, and with over 30 interviews for next year already completed, BMA should continue to grow.
SKA Holds Annual Honor Society Induction PHOTO CREDIT IRA THOMAS CREATION
A record number of forty seven students of the Stella K. Abraham High School for Girls were inducted on Wednesday, October 30, to Reut, SKA’s Honor Society. Congratulations to all the honorees!
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Over the last few years, many young children from the community of North Woodmere have been streaming in to learn at Yeshiva of South Shore. In response to the piqued interest, Avi and Daniella Rodin opened their home for an informational morning at which the administration members met with a room filled with potential parents who joined to hear about the wonderful chinuch at Yeshiva of South Shore. Rabbi Mordechai Kamenetzky, Rosh Yeshiva, and Rabbi Chanina Herzberg, Menahel, greeted the participants with words of chizuk that lent an understanding about the warmth of Yeshiva of South Shore and its philosophy of education. Rabbi Avrohom Fridman and Mr. Daniel Winkler, the Associate General Studies Principals, each spoke about the many programs in the school and small classes that comprise both the enrichment and resource that enable the Yeshiva to meet each students’ needs.