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Rosh Hashanah: Faith or Fairytale?
By Hodaya Harary
('27)
“M
irror mirror on the wall, who’s the fairest of them all?”
The Evil Queen watches with eager anticipation as her prized magic mirror, meant to reflect only the unobstructed truth, slowly generates its answer to her posed question. Staring back at the queen is a young maiden with skin as white as snow, hair as black as ebony, and lips as red as blood. The Evil Queen is irate, filled with animosity and envy beyond comprehension as she glares at the girl in the reflection. It is none other than Snow White. Known throughout the land for her breathtaking appearance and kindhearted nature, Snow White instantly enamors everyone she meets. Even the woodland creatures flock to her, desiring her sweet presence. Jealous of her beauty, the Evil Queen uses her magic to create poison that takes the form of an ordinary apple. She disguises herself as well, transforming into an old senile woman, and offers the unassuming Snow White the apple. Snow White’s friendly instincts lead her to naively accept the apple, its crisp bite promptly
setting off a lethal reaction within her. While Snow White lays unconscious, a brave prince senses trouble brewing and rides his faithful steed in her direction.
Upon seeing Snow White, the prince is mortified–what has become of this beautiful maiden, and how does he fix it? True love’s kiss, of course! The prince’s kiss saves Snow White, awakening her before it was too late. The Evil Queen finally receives her punishment after being chased off a cliff by the dwarves, and they all live happily ever after.
Caplan (’29) showing her Rosh Hashanah spiritand her love for apples!
We all are familiar with this timeless fairytale. Snow White, a harmless children’s story, seems like it has no real bearing on our lives.
However, with Rosh Hashanah on the brink and the rest of the High Holidays fast approaching, we don’t recognize enough how much the story really pertains to this special time, and, by extension, to our everyday lives. Rosh Hashanah is a time for all of us to ask ourselves, “Mirror mirror on the wall,”
Ariella
Photo Credit: Hodaya Harary (’27)
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and to examine the person staring back at us. Is our reflection someone we want to be? Is there an entirely different person staring back when we look through the glass? So many parallels between Snow White and Rosh Hashanah lay hidden, and it is up to us to look below the surface and find out how best to go about this upcoming holiday season, and how not to let it pass us by without a trace.
White, however, the apple conveys precisely the opposite message. In the story, the apple is the vessel through which the Evil Queen poisons Snow White, sending her into deep slumber.
One glaring similarity between Rosh Hashanah and Snow White is the presence of apples. This fruit holds massive significance in both, though they play different roles entirely. On Rosh Hashanah, the apple is one of the most famous symbols associated with the holiday. Jews are no strangers to the undefeated combination of apples and honey. This fruit, however, is more than what meets the eye. Dipping our apples in honey symbolizes our hope for sweetness in the new year, a prayer for happiness and pleasure to follow. It’s a symbol of joy and delight, the very thing we ask of G-d to grant us. In Snow
Shockingly, this dark representation of the Rosh Hashanah fruit can also be found in Tanach. It is derived from the biblical story of Adam and Chava and the Tree of Knowledge. The poison apple directly mirrors the effects of Adam and Chava’s story. When Adam and Chava ate from the forbidden fruit, they were banished from the Garden of Eden, never to return. This marks a spiritual slumber of sorts, now so distant and out of touch from G-d, whose presence Adam and Chava used to hold so close. Snow White, in a similar sense, gives into temptation and curiosity when biting the apple–her own forbidden fruit. This sends her into a physical coma, from which the prince needed to rescue her. Likewise, the Snake and the Evil Queen both manipulate their way into getting what they want, their enemy to eat the apple. The Snake lied to Chava, and messed with her head entirely, persuading her to eat from the Tree of Knowledge. The
Evil Queen, under the guise of an innocent old lady, resorts to the same exact trickery. She uses her magic to transform poison into an enticing fruit, exploiting Snow White’s naivety to the extreme. In both these stories, the apple represents a sense of lingering temptation. It draws Snow White in and causes her to do something she wouldn’t normally do. Additionally, it also symbolizes deception and guile. The Evil Queen wraps her wicked magic in a pretty package, but the true meaning lies deep beneath. So, what can we really extrapolate from these two different apples?
When we dip our apples in honey, we are making a wish for how the year will look. We ask Hashem to give us sweetness and enjoyment in our lives and pray that everything will unfold the way we want it to. But at the end of the day, who is holding the apple? Much like the apple, we have the ability to be sweet and joyful or dishonest and sinful. All these traits exist within ourselves, whether we want them to or not. On Rosh Hashanah, we have the opportunity to turn over a new leaf. The start of a brand new year is the perfect time to clear a fresh new slate. These two different apples send us a message loud and clear – do we want our year to be one of sweetness or one of deceit? It is up to us to decide.
Sara Shimanovich (’26) and Mrs. Plotitsa thinking about the upcoming holiday season.
Photo Credit: Hodaya Harary (’27)
By Abby Lewis(’29)
TNotes from a Newbie
his year, I am a freshman in the GMSG. Three weeks in (it feels like three years), GMSG has been quite the experience. I’ve learned a few things so far that, apparently, are important to know as you adjust, like how quickly routines can form and how fast everything moves. There’s always something new happening, and it definitely keeps you on your toes. I’ve learned a few things so far that, apparently, are important to remember:
A. Key cards save lives. When you're standing by the door, pounding on it, trying to see if someone can hear you to let you in, you’ll wish you brought that precious key card with you.
B. Maxi skirts = cozy blanket? Personally, I’m more of a “right below the knee” type of girl but these past weeks, my mind has taken a turn for the… better? Maxi skirts are one of the most comfortable things I’ve ever worn! It’s like wearing a blanket during class! These are a must have.
C. Disclaimer: Freshman bullying is not real. We have to take a stand!
Mornings before school now are very different from mornings before school last year. Yes, the famous nouniform rule. If I'm being completely honest, I miss the rule of uniforms. Now every morning looks like a bad reality show: Do I go for “classic messy hair and Uggs”? Or maybe, “I woke up five minutes ago but still tried”? Using my brain that early in the morning to decide what I'm gonna wear that day is not ideal for me. But so far, so good. Besides my notes, the past three weeks have been fun. We had Chopped competitions, Project Runway, painting, and lots of other fun activities that help to try and connect the students. The Chopped game was my favorite activity. Who knew Aliza Wiener (’27)
would be able to create such an extraordinary masterpiece out of a tea biscuit and chocolate pudding? What a true talent. I think we need to bring an AP creative baking course to the GMSG.
Overall, I think the first week’s games definitely helped me bond with the other girls, and helped me ease into my new learning environment.
Every day of the first week, we had an hour of fun programming to create a bonding experience between girls. I got to interact with people I hadn’t before, and the programs gave me time to really get a feel for the school. The fun additions in the schedule really made my first week much easier, giving me a space to de-stress about the upcoming school year and hang out with people in every grade! The hallways are already echoing with dramatic freshman reviews of high school life, and honestly, it’s like Yelp but with more panic. Sophie Chaifetz (‘29) says, “This isn’t hard yet. I need more work.” Meanwhile, on the opposite side of that– I’m mentally drafting my re-enrollment letter to elementary school. I’m more on the “This is way too hard! I need to go back!” side of the scale. The range of mindsets is very different among the new freshmen, so we'll have to see how it plays out.
we went from 27 to 29! That’s a massive jump if you ask me. With the amount of people walking in the hallways, it's getting kind of crowded! Honestly, it’s hard to move around. Oh! I forgot to share one other thing. The GMSGers LOVE food. Food is everywhere I look. Five minute break means let's go make Eggo waffles and smoothies. Ten minutes of breakfast means a breakfast buffet with bagels and acai bowls. I think I might start rolling down the halls by the end of the year(please don't cancel me). Seriously though, people have bins in their locker just for snacks; but I'm not complaining, as long as they share.
The lounge is also one of my favorite parts about high school. I don't even know why, but the lounge is just amazing. Having someplace to chill in between classes is a game changer. It also has a microwave, fridge, and, the newest addition, a blender. Now, I'm not sure how long the blender will actually last before someone forgets to clean it and it becomes gross, but, for now, it's an awesome thing to add to the lounge. You can make smoothies, acai bowls, and more.
Last year, apparently the GMSG felt like… well… the GMSG. But now, with all the freshmen, we're turning into a HUGE school. I mean,
So two weeks in, you're probably asking: is it better than elementary school? Well, I'm still asking myself the same thing. I think the answer is leaning towards “yes.” All the girls are super nice and welcoming! No, they didn't pay me to put that in there. I love high school and it's going to be an awesome year!
Abby (’29) using her key fob to get into the building.
Photo Credit: Rachel Sanderson (’27)
Round and Round the New Year
By Avigayil Safier (’29)
Rosh Hashanah is right around the corner – but what does that really mean for us? Rosh Hashanah isn’t just the start of a new year, and it’s more than just the turning of a calendar page – it’s also about starting fresh and beginning our lives with a clean slate. Rosh Hashanah represents both an end and a beginning.
One of the central themes of Rosh Hashanah is the idea of cycles –in time, nature, and the Jewish people. The first and most apparent, is the cycle of the year. Rosh Hashanah marks the beginning of the Jewish calendar, a fresh start and a clean slate. However, it’s more than just a new beginning. Known also as Yom Hazikaron (the Day of Remembrance) and Yom Hadin (the Day of Judgment), both names highlight the reflective nature of Rosh Hashanah. Yom Hadin reminds us that this is the time to consider our actions and take responsibility for the choices we made, knowing that our actions are reviewed and judged. Yom Hazikaron emphasizes remembering- to recall the things that might have been hurtful or upsetting to others, and, in turn, Hashem will remember us. Together, these names encourage us to look inward and assess our behavior. Each year, we’re given another opportunity to reflect, adjust our mindset, and return to our best selves.
Closely linked to the annual cycle, is the one of teshuva (repentance). This spiritual journey begins in the month of Elul, a time usually exclusively for preparation and thoughtfulness. Rosh Hashanah marks the highest point in this process, when Hashem judges us and we stand before Him. The journey continues through Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, and then leads up to the joy of Sukkot. These holidays form a spiritual arc: self-reflection (Elul), to judgment (Rosh
Hashanah), to forgiveness (Yom Kippur), and finally, to celebration and connection (Sukkot). Each point in this journey leads to the next, with celebration the obvious conclusion. Within this cycle, Rosh Hashanah serves not only as a new beginning but also as an important turning point in our annual return to Hashem.
The theme of cycles and circles runs even deeper in the physical world and the Torah itself. In Yeshayahu 40:22, we read, “ץֶראָָה
“It is He who sits above the circle (chug) of the earth.” This image of the earth as a circle reminds us that time and creation move in cycles, and Hashem as its Sovereign. The Jewish calendar is tied to the earthly cycles of the natural world—the sun, the moon, and the land. Festivals such as Pesach, Shavuot, and Sukkot are more than just historical events- they’re also closely connected to the agricultural cycles in Eretz Yisroel
Hashanah, and He gives us a second chance to try again, a near exact parallel to the cycle in Sefer Shoftim. Another cycle that we see time and time again is the cycle of rising, falling, and then rising again. Many characters in Tanach go through downfall followed by elevation. Adam and Chava are exiled, but later become the founders of humanity. Yosef is thrown into a pit by his brothers, but then rises to power in Egypt. Dovid sins with Batsheva, but then returns with teshuva. Yonah runs away from Gd, but then is given a second chance and brought back. These examples show that failure isn’t final. The cycle always includes the possibility of return, which is the theme of Rosh Hashanah- the power of teshuva and getting a second chance.
A cycle that we see many times in Tanach, is the cycle of sin, punishment, repentance, and then redemption. In Sefer Shoftim, Bnei Yisroel sin and stray from Hashem. Then Hashem punishes them and allows enemies to come and attack them. Bnei Yisroel then cry out to Hashem to ask for forgiveness. Hashem accepts their prayers and sends a Navi to save them. Then the cycle repeats itself. This cycle connects to the month of Elul and all of the holidays that follow it. We sin during the year, then ask Hashem for forgiveness on Rosh
Unlike the braided challah used on Shabbos, the challah on Rosh Hashanah is usually round. The shape symbolizes the cycle of the nature of time—the circle of the year. Circles have no beginning or end, symbolizing eternity and infinity. A circle is also a perfect, unified form. All of the sides are equal. The round challah reminds us to bring people together, emphasizing balance and inclusiveness.
These patterns repeat across time: Shabbos occurs every seven days, Shemittah every seven years. These important cycles shape our view of time as a circle, offering endless chances to grow and become our best selves. These cycles reflect the circle of life, where death leads to rebirth, winter to spring, and Galut to Geulah. In every circle and cycle, Rosh Hashanah reminds us that renewal is always possible. The stories and lessons in Tanach inspire us to keep growing and understand powerful lessons.
Miriam Bauer (’28) found a circular clock that represents the cycle of time!
Photo credit: Rivki Wiener
By Rivkah Ruderman(’29)
This week’s parsha, Parshat Vayelech, takes place right before the death of Moshe. Moshe encourages the Jews to be strong and courageous and Hashem will be with them as they conquer Eretz Yisrael. Hashem says to Moshe and Yehoshua that the Torah should be read out loud every seven years. Hashem goes on to say that after Moshe dies, the Jewish people will go astray from the Torah and worship other gods. One of the last things Moshe says before beginning the song of Ha’azinu is an instruction to the Leviyim to put the Sefer Torah in the Kodesh Hakadoshim. Doing this would ensure that no one would be able to edit the Torah by adding or subtracting anything.
The Kodesh Hakodashim was a place of great miracles. For example, the Aron took up virtually no space. The room was twenty cubits wide, yet there were ten cubits on either side of the Aron. Additionally, the words on the luchot were engraved all the way through the stone, but miraculously, no matter what side you looked at them from, the writing was facing the right way. Even the tiny pieces of stone inside the closed letters that were engraved on the luchot did not fall out. The miracles in the Kodesh Hakodashim were works of Hashem that radiated His shechina out to the whole world. These miracles held a message: there are unlimited things in our limited world.
Unlike the luchot and everything else in the Kodesh Hakadoshim, the Sefer Torah didn’t have a miracle associated with it. It was just ink and parchment. One reason for this is that the Torah is the bridge between the infinite and the finite. The mitzvot are physical things that we can do to actively bring Hashem’s endless holiness into our world. When we do a mitzvah, we are using the physical world to carry out
Infinite in the Finite
G-d's will. When we blow the shofar on Rosh Hashanah, the ram's horn –a mundane item – has been transformed into something that can
help us accomplish a mitzvah. When we build a Sukkah, we take regular branches and walls and turn them into a holy place where we can daven, eat, and sometimes even sleep. The Lubavitcher Rebbe explains how we can prepare for this task of bringing Hashem’s holiness into this world. The parsha of Vayalech is usually read at the same time as Nitzavim, the parsha before. Parshat Nitzavim begins with the verse:
Vayelech; it shows that the job of doing physical mitzvot should be our communal purpose, not just something we do as individuals. One place we learn that the Torah is relevant to the physical world is at Matan Torah. The Jewish people thought that they needed to disconnect themselves from the world by going to sleep. When you go to sleep, 1/60th of your neshama goes up to shamayim. In their minds the closer to shamayim the better. So Bnei Yisrael all went to sleep when they were supposed to receive the Torah in order to leave the physical world behind. This was a huge mistake on their part. Our purpose is to bring Hashem into the world, not to try to get closer to shamayim and leave the world behind. One of the main differences between us and malachim is that we can make a physical impact and choose to do G-d’s will even when it may seem hard. Malachim are perfect and holy but they don't have the ability to do mitzvot.
The last mitzvah Moshe gives to the Jewish people is in our parsha (Devarim 31:19): "
“You are standing this day, all of you, before the L-rd your G-d: Your heads, your tribes, your elders and your officers…from the hewer of your wood to the drawer of your water.”
The entire Jewish nation stands unified as one no matter what ranking or job they held. To really be a unified nation we need everyone. Only then can we achieve our purpose. It's no coincidence that Parshat Nitzavim comes before
" “Write down this Torah and teach it to the people of Israel.” We are all commanded to write our own Torah. This is the Torah, letter for letter, that Moshe himself heard from Hashem, wrote down, and asked the Leviyim to place next to the luchot. Our Torahs provide the same bridge from infinity to the finite world. We are commanded to write our own Torahs for a reason.
We must all be teachers and interpreters of the Torah. Today, many people buy a letter in a Sefer Torah to fulfill this commandment. Keeping the Torah close to our hearts is a way to ensure that we’re in touch with our purpose in life.
Learning and doing mitzvot makes Hashem more present in the world and every Jew has the potential to elevate this world.
Sophie Chaifetz (’29) giving Tzedaka.
Photo Credit: Rivka Ruderman (’29)
A Year With Many Beginnings
By Adina Schwartzberg (’28)
Apples, honey, round challah, and hours spent in shul; these are just some of the ways that the Jewish nation celebrates their New Year. On the first day of the month of Tishrei, the Jewish people celebrate their beginning. Centered around the theme of a fresh start, Am Yisrael has a chance to repent and start anew. This is part of what makes our New Year, Rosh Hashanah, one of the holiest days of the year. According to the Jewish calendar we follow now, Tishrei is the first month, making it obvious to have the Jewish New Year begin on the first of that month. Even though in the Torah, the first month is actually Nissan, the world was created in Tishrei, which is when humanity officially began and, therefore, we celebrate our holy New Year during that time. For the Jews, our New Year begins with mitzvos. We light the candles, say special prayers, and eat a meal unique to that day. This helps make sure we start the holiday off right, while also making sure we celebrate the day and its laws.
2,000 years ago, Julius Caesar decided that this would be the New Year observed by the Romans and others who followed him at that time. Since then, it has been accepted as the New Year of the Gregorian calendar, based on the solar calendar, which is celebrated by many. While the Jewish people celebrate with prayers and delicious food, the celebration of January 1st is seen through fireworks and the dropping of a giant ball in Times Square, New York, at midnight. For those who celebrate this day, it symbolizes new beginnings and passing through new doorways in their lives. For Christians, it's a day where they celebrate and remember their history and the origin of their religion. Those not celebrating this day as their New Year get to relax and enjoy the day off.
5, 4, 3, 2, 1 – HAPPY NEW YEAR! The Jewish people are not the only ones who have a significant New Year. On January 1st every year, the Gregorian Calendar celebrates the start to a new year. Although it is not tied to a specific religion, it is the most celebrated New Year world wide. Over
Feeling lucky? Probably because you just received Li Xi, a bright red envelope filled with “lucky money.” On the Vietnamese Calendar, towards the end of January or the middle of February, based on the Lunar cycle that year, Tet is celebrated. On Tet, it’s customary to gift children and elders these envelopes as a merit of good health, success, and overall good in the year to come. Money isn’t the only thing Vietnamese children look forward to on this day. These lucky kids get not one, not two, but at least seven days off from school to help them prepare and celebrate their New Year. Some schools even give their students close to a month off to decorate their house, take family trips to visit the spiritual pagodas, and to practice for hours at a
time for the Lion and Dragon dances that are performed in the streets on this festive day. All these things are done so that the Vietnamese can express their respects to their ancestors, along with welcoming in the Lunar New Year with their family and friends.
Another New Year that is based on the Lunar Calendar is the Chinese New Year. However, rather than only celebrating for a day, they celebrate for up to sixteen days of their New Year, with the first seven of them being public holidays. The origin of their two week long New Year comes from way back in the Shang Dynasty. In those times, they would have sacrificial ceremonies and empire wide gatherings to honor their gods and pay tribute to those who came before them. From this, the Chinese understood that they are to have a two week long ceremony in which they enjoy festive meals each night. It is also customary on their New Year to wear as much red as they can and to buy and wear new clothes. To make their New Year even more enjoyable during these sacred times, they are not supposed to do basic household chores such as sweeping, taking out the garbage, or sewing. This is because these actions are viewed as taboos, or superstitions and they do not want to begin their year on the wrong foot. Lastly, they have the famous Lantern Festivals, giving the children a chance to show off their artistic skills.
But what is the significance of each New Year? Why do all these different groups have their own? New Years are a way for each religion and nation to express their beliefs through a day of celebration. They are a way to bring their faiths into perspective, and to give each person a day (or sixteen in some cases) to really think about their purpose and place in their world.
Debi Cohen (’27) shows us exactly when the Jewish New Year is.
Photo Credit: Adina Schwartzberg (’28)
Playful Puns for the New Year
If you are thinking about adding more to your Rosh Hashanah seudah here are some ideas: With many of the Sophomores thinking about getting their license and the Freshmen thinking about getting their permits, eating CARrots might be a fun addition to your Rosh Hashanah meal. Another idea is to have some peanut butter so that we don’t go nuts this year. While you’re at it, maybe even add some grapes for grape new year!
Circle of Sweetness
Ever wondered how to make the most perfectly round challah for Rosh Hashanah? Well look no further, the GMSGer's got you covered!
By Chaya Devorah Besser (’29)
Roll out four strands of dough and place two strands parallel.
Go clockwise around the challah taking the bottom strand and put it over the top strand.
Place another strand over the bottom strand and under the top one.
Repeat, going clockwise, using the stands that were not moved in the previous step.
Etta’s Hot Take
Repeat the previous step the opposite way.
Repeat until you are out of dough and tuck the ends under to hide them.
Namaste, my people. Raisin challah is an absolute abomination. To understand my passionate stance on this disturbing combination, let me take you back to Rosh Hashanah 2018. Imagine this: you're a young, unassuming, sweet, innocent child reaching for your favorite food, challah. You obtain said piece of challah and it smells splendiferous, like heaven itself. You notice that there are chocolate chips in your challah, and this makes you insurmountably more joyous. Finally, you take a nice big bite and start to chew. All of the sudden, you feel a horrific squish (I'm sorry I had to take a brief break from writing this story because it was too triggering). A squish so horrific it can only be described as, “a squish from the deep, fiery depths of Gehenom.” You start to think to yourself, perhaps this is not a chocolate chip. Finally, you gather the courage to open your eyes and face your shattered reality. You were in fact right; it was not a chocolate chip –it was a raisin. Your Rosh Hashanah is ruined. Your favorite food is ruined. YOUR LIFE IS RUINED. After many years of relentless and immense therapy, joining countless support groups, and even starting a law firm to defend others who have survived similar experiences, I feel as if the world is ready to hear my truth. Raisin challah is horrific. It tastes bad, the texture is appalling, and half of the time, people only eat it because they mindlessly mistook it for chocolate chip challah. So, my dear people, I depart with a really important message that weighs heavily on the hearts of many: For the love of Hakadosh Baruch Hu and sanity, I DON’T CARE WHAT YOU EAT (I do) BUT CHEW WITH YOUR MOUTH CLOSED!
Fresh Apples in the GMSG Tree
By Aliza Wiener(’27)
Chaya Devorah
Sophie
Ariella
Maytal
Rena
Rivka
Miriam
Dahlia
GMSG SNAPS
Instructions were unclear so Debi built a spaceship.
Photo Credit: Adina Schwartzberg (’28)
The Seniors are transported back to pre-school with
Photo Credit: Margalit Goldkin (’26)
Margalit invests in three computers after stress of collage applications.
Photo Credit: Rachel Sanderson (’27)
Daphna shows off her best karate kid impression.
Photo Credit: Sara Plotitsa
Sara Shim adds to her hanger collection.
Photo Credit: Aliza Wiener (’27)
How the GMSG deals with yelling in the hallways.
Photo Credit: Sara Klein (‘28)
Sophie in shock after discovering her artistic abilities.
Photo Credit: Margalit Goldkin (’26)
Yonina learns new concept of “third times the charm.”
Photo Credit: Rivki Wiener
Try to find all the differences, we bet you won't! If you think you've found them all, send them in to rachel.sanderson@mhafyos.org
Goldie's Guidance
Dear Goldie, I am in a severe need of help. I’ve been at the GMSG for two weeks now and I still don’t know what I'm doing. I went into the wrong class yesterday and Goldie, let me just say, it was soooo embarrassing. I don’t know why, but I just can’t seem to get my schedule straight. Also, with Rosh Hashanah around the corner I really need my life back together so I can focus more on my davening and teshuva. I don’t even know what time of day anything is at anymore!
Please send help!
Sincerely,
Timeliness_Tamar24
Dear Timeliness_Tamar24, Man, it seems about time you get an answer. First off, you need to get a watch because you REALLY seem like you need it. That way (hopefully), you won't run behind schedule, unless you just tend to fail at all the little things, like keeping your schedule straight. This brings me to my next point. Back in my day, we didn’t have those fancy schedules on the TV that you now have. Hold on one sec, you have an online schedule! Why in the world are you falling behind? Just look at the TV! Anyways, to do my job and help you out, try coloring a map of your large school with directions to each of your classes. It can be color coded (because you seem to need the extra help) and try to make it fun; maybe like a pirate’s map for treasure, with dotted lines and an X marking the spot. This will be a fun way to help with time management and even get you back on track for Chodesh Elul. Who knows? You may even begin a new map trend! Glad to help out, reach out again if you can even navigate yourself to the computer.
Dear Readers,
Letter From the Editor
This year has started off with a bang. First-week fun led to our retreat which led to this Goldie Globe issue. This issue, themed around the approaching New Year, contains incredible insights into our school and new years around the world, with voices ranging from experienced Seniors to new Freshmen. Please enjoy our first Goldie Globe issue of the school year and happy Rosh Hashanah!
To sponsor an issue for just $30, email Margalit Goldkin at margalit.goldkin@mhafyos.org
GOLDIE GLOBE STAFF
Hodaya Harary
Editor-in-Chief
neima.rovner@mhafyos.org
Margalit Goldkin
Managing Editor
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Sara Shimanovich
Senior Editor sara.shimanovich@mhafyos.org
Sara Klein
Assistant Layout Editor sara.klein@mhafyos.org
Assistant Editor-in-Chief
hodaya.harary@mhafyos.org
Aliza Wiener
Layout Editor / General Editor
aliza.wiener@mhafyos.org
Rachel Sanderson
Features Editor rachel.sanderson@mhafyos.org
Faculty Advisors
Mrs. Ashley Brown & Mrs. Rivki Wiener
Etta Kurinsky
Debi Cohen
Adina Schwartzberg
Yaheli Zalman
Daphna Kam
Abby Lewis
Rena Siegel
Yonina Lichter
Ariella Caplan
Chaya Devorah Besser
Maytal Davidovics
Miriam Kaplowitz
Rivka Ruderman
Avigayil Safier
Sophie Chaifetz