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Flatbush Highlights

Chai Five

Nursery and Kindergarten classes got the chance to meet with wounded Israeli soldiers. They watched a slideshow about Israel, became familiar with the job of the chayalim and learned about the three main branches of the IDF. They sang songs, drew pictures and were able to give the soldiers a high-five. Learn more about the soldiers' visit and the Elementary School chesed campaign on page 20.

Parasha Party

First through 5th grade students and their parents have been participating in Saturday night Veshinantam programs, during which they focus on the week’s parasha, play games, enter a raffle and enjoy pizza.

Creative Clicks

In the December Arts for All program, Ms. Carolina Cohen’s JBHS photography students explored household objects to create interesting compositions using their phone cameras. They learned important photography design elements and how everyday objects can be used creatively.

Presidential Matters

Musical Interlude

The Masterpiece Theater club listened to the Orchestra of St. Luke’s perform the works of Felix Mendelssohn at Carnegie Hall, including an impactful performance of the music he wrote for “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”. The evening, narrated by David Hyde Pierce, also included two vocalists.

World Class

Mrs. Rita Franco and Mrs. Paula Lubin’s students in classes 8-438 and 8-436, respectively, researched inventions from the Industrial Revolution in their social studies classes. Aside from their written report, each student presented a model of one of the inventions and displayed it World’s Fair-style.

Talk it Out

Congratulations to the Middle School Debate Team on their win for overall best school in their first debate against YCQ, HANC and Yavneh. In a competition that had 32 participants, best speaker went to Joseph Belinsky, while Adam Ben-Simon and Morris Mitra won best team and second place speakers.

Mazal tov to Rabbi Dr. Jeffrey Rothman on his promotion from Executive Director to Executive Vice President in recognition of his advanced role and responsibilities since he started at Yeshivah of Flatbush in 2017. As Executive Director, Rabbi Rothman improved Human Resource processes for all our staff, elevated our financial reporting and development teams, and enhanced the unity of our two campuses into one school. In his new role, he will continue to oversee the ongoing construction in the Joel Braverman High

Career Day

The Shifra Hanon Pathfinders Department held its 10th Annual Career Day for junior and senior students in December, bringing them together with 35 professionals from different industries, many of whom are Flatbush alumni. The professionals gave insight into their chosen careers and were encouraged to discuss how they shaped their own path. Mr. Ezra Ashkenazi addressed the students about the importance of professionalism, personal branding, and incorporating Jewish values into business. It was an incredible opportunity for our students to hear from professionals in fields they may be interested in as well as gain valuable connections for when they graduate.

School and begin planning the growth of the expanded Elementary School footprint. Simultaneously, he will begin the great work of building an endowment and capital campaign to celebrate the upcoming 100-year anniversary of our Yeshivah and serve to guide our Yeshivah into the future.