by Rafi JosselsonAs summer approaches, many students begin their summer reading. To discover some books that students should read, Rafi Josselson asked teachers around the school about their summer book recommendations. Title: The Adventures of Kavalier and ClayGenre: Fiction Recommended by: Dr. Aviv The Adventures of Kavalier and Clay showcases the great contributions of Jewish
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A Welcoming Wonder Woman; Q&A with Antonella Mackarey
By Ary Hammerman Ary Hammerman sat down with Antonella Mackarey, receptionist/support staff, to discuss her role at TLS. Read the entertaining Q & A to find out more! Q: How long have you worked at TLS? Antonella Mackarey: 10 years this month! Q: What is a day in your life like? AM: Coffee first, always!
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Behind the Scenes; Stage crew plays large role in TLS performances
by Lily Jacobson ’24 Lights. Camera…wait…wait…Mic check. Tape. Props. Costumes. Make-up. Sound. Curtain…ACTION! Junior Noah Holmgren began working on TLS stage crew his freshman year. This year he was given soundboard operation duties, which involve making sure the audience can hear the show and the sound effects. “Without the stage crew the show doesn’t happen,
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Munchin’ on School Lunch; How food at TLS is prepared
by Ariana Wiseman ’24 As students enjoy buying school lunches, many wonder what goes into the process of making these fulfilling meals. Jesus Estramera, Food Service Director at TLS, and his staff work tirelessly in the kitchen preparing food for hundreds of students and faculty on a daily basis. “My staff and I get here
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A Sticky Situation; No-gum rule reinforced
by Ary Hammerman ’25 Snap, click, tick, you hear behind you. You turn and are met with a huge bubble of bright pink gum, popping dangerously close to your face. Besides the risk of sticky hair and distracting noises, there doesn’t seem to be anything wrong with gum. So why as masks become optional, chewing
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The Logistics of Getting to Class; School Transportation works hard to make sure kids get to and leave school safely
by Rafi Josselson ’25 Rafi Josselson sat down with Transportation Associate Jill Mickol and Security Officer Greg Mines and discussed School Transportation and Logistics. Read this informative Q&A to find out more! Q: What types of things do you do every day? Jill Mickol: I am in charge of making sure that every child that
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Committees, constitutions and candidates; Exploring the new student government and new constitution with committee
by Ari Mayblum ’25TLS’s 2022 Student Government Executive Board has been elected! This year’s board includes juniors Ben Wanderman, Ilan Brusso, Ari Estrin and sophomore Lily Jacobson. New student-body president Ben Wanderman has not previously had a role on the Executive Board but believes that his previous collaboration with student government has prepared him well
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A Day in the Life of the President; Q&A with Ben Wanderman
by Sophie Zuckerman ’25 Sophie Zuckerman sat down with Ben Wanderman and discussed some fun facts about him, and his future plans for presidency. Read the fascinating Q&A to find out more! Q: What made you want to become the student body president? Ben Wanderman: Going to this school through COVID, there have been a
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🎵 Tradition, Tradition 🎵; TLS sees recent increase in female students wearing tallitot, tefillin
by Rafi Josselson ’25 Since the Rabbinic era, Jewish men have been instructed to wear tefillin and tallit during tefilot. These rituals can be powerful symbols of connection to God and to Jewish faith, but until the past few years, most Jewish women have not been included in the obligation to take on these mitzvot.
