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DECEMBER 14, 2017 | The Jewish Home
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MSH Debate Rookies Win Multiple Rounds By: Hadassah Fertig and Ariella Kutoff, MSH ‘18
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ast Thursday, the Midreshet Shalhevet DebateStars made their way to YUHSG for the second debate competition of the season. The debaters rigorously fought on the subject of whether or not smartphone and social media
app developers have the legal responsibility to disable certain apps in a fast moving vehicle. Captains of the team, seniors Hadassah Fertig and Ariella Kutoff, sophomore Staci Steinfeld, and freshman Elisheva Conway all participated in the competition. The girls debated strong and hard, leaving two of their rounds victorious. An intense and exciting
time was had by all. Thanks to debate team coach, Mr. Schildkraut, for all his help in preparing the girls
to debate. The members of the team are already beginning to prepare for their next debate.
Chanukah Excitement at BYAM
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hanukah is in the air with all the various Chanukah fun activities in our school. From our Mommy and Me workshops, to our candle making activities, interactive Chanukah Bulletin board, chagigah, latke frying, menorah woodworking, and various Chanukah projects, the sights, sounds and smells of Chanukah are keeping us (and our dreidels) spinning and learning!
Camp Shira Launches out of Shulamith
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fter two years of groundwork, Camp Shira is now launching a new girls’ camp designed for all of the girls of the Five Towns and Far Rockaway. The camp will be in the Shulamith School for Girls campus, located at 305 Cedarhurst Avenue. A new, state-of-the-art Olympic-size pool is being built on the grounds for the exclusive use of the camp. Camp Shira is for girls entering nursery through 7th grade. The camp features three dynamic divisions: Preschool, Girls and Shira EXTREME for girls entering 6th and 7th grade. The Shulamith campus features a 400-seat auditorium, an indoor gym, and large outdoor playground and play space. For the summer, Camp Shira will also add a water park on campus, a gymnasium room for preschool, and numerous specialty workshops. The Camp Director is Mrs. Yaffa Schreier, a beloved teacher in Shu-
lamith. She also spent six years as a division head in Camp Shoshanim and she brings her significant camp directing experience to Camp Shira. The rest of the Head Staff is professional and creative. Mrs. Adina Hoch, formerly of Areivim, leads the Girls
Division. The Preschool Division is overseen by Director Rochel Lapidus and Assistant Director Chanie Pearlman. Both are experienced, warm morahs who are dedicated to giving each girl a fun summer experience. Shira EXTREME, for girls entering
6th and 7th grades, is a teen-focused program that features an overnight each half. The girls enjoy a unique program catered just to them with bonus trips, late nights and more to give them a sleepaway camp feel while staying local! Camp Shira is also hiring experienced camp staff for positions like specialty instructors, morahs, counselors, and more. Staff positions are available beginning for girls entering 8th grade. Camp Shira is poised to become the hottest new camp in the Five Towns, so get in early! The first 100 registered campers receive a significant discount on camp and each camper registered before the end of Chanukah is entered into a raffle to win a free summer. You can learn more about Camp Shira at campshirany.com or by texting or calling the camp at 516-456-8392 or by emailing campshirany@gmail.com.