By Rafi Josselson ’25 After 15 Years, TLS has begun partnering with a new organization for substance abuse education: Pathways for Prevention. Previously, the school worked with FCD (Freedom from Chemical Dependency) to create educational content for the TLS community. Pathways for Prevention is led by co-founders Tim Ryan and Eduardo Torres, both of whom
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A Sportful Day – Reflecting on TLS’s Yom Iyun
by: Ary Hammerman ’25 TLS’s annual Yom Iyun, a day of learning, was held on Friday January 5th, and centered around the topic of sports. Along with staff advisor Sami Mazo, a student committee composed of juniors Hayden Cohen, Ari Mayblum, Leah Raich and Maya Gitnik, and senior Aliza Sapiro Polishook, were responsible for planning
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The Lions and the Bees: Leffell vs SAR Boys Varsity Basketball Game, Monday Jan. 8
By Rafi Josselson ’25 What happens when lions and bees play basketball? On Monday Night, TLS’s Lions and Salanter Akiba Riverdale High School (SAR)’s Stings will face off in a highly anticipated and contentious game between both school’s boys varsity basketball teams. Junior and Team Captain Russman Wechsler is one of those excited. Since this
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Antisemitism at the Girls Varsity Basketball Game
by: Robin Bosworth ’24 Ever since I started school at what was then Solomon Schechter School of Westchester in kindergarten, I have always felt incredibly proud to be a part of a community that values kindness and Tikkun Olam above all else. This evening, at a Girl’s Varsity Basketball game, I was reminded of the
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The Marvelous Ms. Mazo: TLS returns to find the same face with a new position
By Rafi Josselson Rafi Josselson sat down with Dean of Students Sami Mazo to discuss her new role and her perspective on TLS. Read this important Q&A to find out more! Q: For those who don’t know you well, could you share a little bit about you? Your interests, your background at TLS, and what
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Leffell Stands With Israel: How TLS is Handling Israel’s Situation with Students
by: Ari Mayblum ’25 Earlier this month, during the weekend of Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah, Israeli citizens were massacred by Hamas. It has been a very challenging last couple of weeks for our entire school community, and these events have placed Israel in the national spotlight. In this difficult time, TLS has been extremely
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Davidson Departs; Saying goodbye to beloved dean of 15 years
By Robin Bosworth ’24After working at TLS for 15 years, 11th grade dean Joel Davidson is moving back to Michigan to spend more time with his family. Working with six classes, Davidson has made connections with many of his students and colleagues at TLS. “I’ve made some really good friends here,” Davidson said. “I think
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Grade Bonding: The positives and negatives of Shabbatonim
By Ariana Wiseman ’24Where can a student make closer friendships? Is it in school in the halls and during class, or during Shabbatonim with their grade? TLS takes great pride in their endeavors in taking students on trips, not only around the East Coast, but around the world. Every year, students at TLS embark on
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Missing Ingredients: Exploring allergies at TLS
By Kate Glick ’26Most kids at school worry about whether the Mac and Cheese in the cafeteria will be cheesy enough or hope for french fry pizza on Fridays. However, students with food allergies and intolerances have completely different concerns. These students could suffer anaphylactic shock or an upset stomach if they eat the foods
