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  • Putting Off Procrastinating: Why and how to prevent it

    TLRoar     December 19, 2021     Features

    by Lily Lebwohl ’24 Procrastination is derived from the Latin verb procrastinat with “pro” meaning forward and “cras” meaning tomorrow. These roots come together to form the definition: “to put off until tomorrow.” However, when looking at the word’s Greek origin, akrasia means “doing something against our better judgment.” Procrastination may simply be putting off

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  • Exchange Student Hungary For a Taste of America: Freshman student journeys from Budapest to the Bronx

    TLRoar     December 19, 2021     Features

    by Leah Raich ’25 Most rising ninth-graders are worried about fitting in, getting good grades and managing their time. However, this is not the case for freshman Miri Radnoti, who decided to leave her home in Budapest, Hungary to study abroad in America for a year. “At my school in Hungary, between eighth and ninth

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  • A Week of FCD, A Lifetime of Knowledge: Students learn about long-term effects of alcohol and other drugs

    TLRoar     December 13, 2021     Features, Uncategorized

    by Ariana Wiseman ’24 According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, children under 21 have an increase in the use of alcohol and other drugs. As a result, The Leffell School knew it had to implement a program to address this ongoing health risk. This year’s Freedom from Chemical Dependency (FCD) week

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  • Gavri Benson ז׳׳ל: A student with a kind soul and an even bigger heart

    TLRoar     December 6, 2021     Features, News, Op/Eds, Uncategorized

    It breaks the TLR editorial staffs’ hearts to write that Junior Gavri Benson ז׳׳ל passed away on Friday, December 3.  In an effort to make a safe, accessible place for everyone, we have decided to open an online forum for anyone who would like to share their memories of Gavri ז׳׳ל to keep him alive

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  • A Saturday of Sprinting: Cross Country team to Shabbaton to compete in sectional race

    TLRoar     November 5, 2021     News

    by Lily Lebwohl ’24 The Leffell School Cross Country team and the runners’ families will spend Shabbat in Wappingers Falls, NY to compete in the sectional race on Saturday, November 6 while simultaneously upholding Shabbat observance and Jewish values. Coach Jordan Kalish will join the runners on the Shabbaton and is thankful for the opportunity

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  • Fall Sports Seasons Wrap, Teams Advance to Playoffs

    TLRoar     November 5, 2021     News

    by Ariana Wiseman ’24 After months of hard work, The Leffell School varsity teams finished their seasons near the top of their leagues. Boys Varsity Soccer made it to the sectional semifinals, losing to Alexander Hamilton on October 27.   Girls Varsity Soccer tied for the league championship and made it to the sectional semifinals, losing

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  • Celebrating School Spirit: To Shav Ruach and Beyond

    TLRoar     November 1, 2021     Features

    by Lily Lebwohl ’24 Because COVID restrictions limited school experiences outside the classroom over the past two years, this year, both students and faculty members are working tirelessly to plan student life events that celebrate The Leffell School. Last school year, while some events occurred on holidays and other special occasions, they were primarily Zoom-based

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  • Exploring the Preparation of Yom Iyun: The Sustainability Summit

    TLRoar     October 26, 2021     News

    by Robin Bosworth ’24 “How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.” Anne Frank’s diary includes these words that offer a sense of hope for the impact we can and should make without waiting years to start. On Friday, October 29, The Leffell School will host

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  • New Faculty Members Enter Kehilah

    TLRoar     October 25, 2021     Features

    by Lily Jacobson ’24 Eleven new teachers and faculty members joined the Leffell High School kehilah this year. Science teacher Aaron Kogut, Physical Education and Health teacher Fabio Janeiro and Hebrew teacher Milka Beck are just a few. Although these three teachers teach different subjects, they have more in common than one might think. Kogut

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  • Study Tips From the CAS Wing!

    TLRoar     October 20, 2021     Features

    by Petra Zucker ’22 It’s the night before a huge test, and you haven’t studied at all﹘we’ve all been there! High School learning specialists Shelby Tager and Scott Kornberg offer tips about avoiding getting yourself into this situation in the first place. Tip #1 (ST): Gather all the notes from the unit (either class notes,

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