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
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
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
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!
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.
