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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Freshman and Sophomore Classes Join for Shabbaton, Israel Trip
by Ariana Wiseman ’24 After almost two years without Shabbatons, on September 17, 150 freshmen and sophomores went on a combined trip to Camp Ramah in the Berkshires for their Shabbaton. Later this year, in the spring, they will also be traveling to Israel together. Director of Student Life Josh Ull put together this weekend
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What Do Leaders Do in a Day? Diving into the Roles of Dr. Kay and Rabbi Pell
by Robin Bosworth ’24 At 4:20 p.m., the school day ends for most students and faculty at The Leffell School. They turn off their computers, go home and relax, but not Head of School Dr. Michael Kay or Associate Head of School Rabbi Harry Pell. They work late into the night preparing for the next
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Summer of Service
by Lily Lebwohl ’24 The summer can be a fantastic break from many people’s busy lives juggling schoolwork, extracurricular activities and other commitments, so many find it the right time to relax, go to camp or have fun on vacation. However, some students at TLS instead chose to use the summer as an opportunity to
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Student Government Kicks Off Year with New Initiatives and Events
by Andrew Bosworth ’22 “Welcome to the first in-person student government meeting,” Student Government President Drew Wilenzick said on September 23 in the Leffell School sukkah, the first in over one and a half years. On September 10, Wilenzick planned to address the school over Zoom streaming throughout TLS as each grade was split into
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To Zoom or Not to Zoom: The Leffell School should allow students to attend class virtually next year
by The Lion’s Roar Editorial Staff This year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, The Leffell School allowed students to join their classes virtually through Zoom in order to accommodate. TLS has utilized this technology to allow students to join their classes remotely, either for a large portion of the year or for a sick day.
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Reacting to the Past: Taking a look at history from a new perspective
by Lily Jacobson Do you ever sit in history class and wonder what it would have been like to hold a government seat as a powerful leader? Meet “Reacting To The Past,” an immersive course that allows students to play the role of government officials during pivotal moments in history. In World Civilizations, freshmen spent
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Hello High School: What the 8th-grade admissions process has looked like this year
By Lily Lebwohl The transition from middle school to high school is never easy, and a global pandemic makes it no more simple. However, the incoming freshmen and the administration have made the most out of this big step in their lives under the given circumstances. In typical years, Admissions Director Jackie Grosser plans several
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104 days of summer vacation… So here are some things to do!
by Petra Zucker Put down your textbooks and pick up your sunglasses. Summer is quickly approaching Hartsdale, New York! After a very long year, I’m sure we’ve all been looking forward to this time of year…daydreaming about what the perfect summer looks like. One of my absolute favorite things to do over the summer is
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Hats off to the Seniors: A Window Into Graduation
by Adam Elitzur The long-anticipated senior graduation will take place on Sunday, June 13 at The Leffell School’s Klein Field. Each senior can bring up to six guests to celebrate in person, and additional family and friends can join the festivities via Zoom. On June 8, the seniors returned from their Lev v’ Nefesh trip,
