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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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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It’s Finally Finals! Exploring Different Approaches to Administering Exams
by Robin Bosworth Last year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, students at The Leffell School did not take finals in any class, which has left many students wondering about the experience of taking finals. In addition, not all teachers typically create finals the same way; some prefer more traditional tests, while others enjoy giving creative
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Jewish Summer Camps Enact COVID Restrictions
by Aliza Sapiro Polishook Throughout this school year, many students have been plagued with a looming question: will their camp be open this summer? Fear not. For most students, the answer is yes! Last year, many camps were closed due to the severity of the pandemic. Most sleepaway camps did not open because they could
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More than Just Cheesecake: TLS Prepares for Shavuot
by Elijah Wiseman Shavuot marks the 50th day in the Omer count since Pesach and celebrates the spring harvest. According to the Gemara, Shavuot represents the day God gave the Torah to the Israelites. In preparation for the celebrations, here are a few facts about it: In the time of the Temple, Pesach was when
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Chasin’ the Dream: Two Teachers Talk About Their Journey Departing The Leffell School
by Ariana Wiseman Driving by the tall mountains, sand dunes and open fields, physics teacher David Chason and his wife enjoy their days driving in their RV and exploring the places in the country they have never visited. After working at Ardsley High School for 32 years, Chason left and took a job at The
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Staff, Faculty Explore Trump and Biden’s Relationships with Israel
by Lyla Souccar In Donald Trump’s four years in office, he moved the American embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, declared Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights and negotiated peace treaties between Israel and four Arab nations. Despite the changes Trump initiated, many wonder if President Joseph Biden will ultimately be better for Israel as
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Dr. Biden, Meet the Doctors at The Leffell School
by Zoe Alsfine The title “doctor” originally came from the Latin word for teacher. In 1861, Yale declared the first-ever official Ph.D. in the United States, and since then, 50 distinct categories of PhDs have emerged, one of them in education. Surprisingly, given the authenticity of higher degrees, specifically non-medical doctorates, going by the title
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Masks, Meals and More: Students Organize Service Projects Over the Summer features
by Elijah Wiseman As businesses were shut down and toilet paper was picked clean off supermarket shelves, several students decided to step in to help relieve the health crisis in our country. TLS students sewed masks, donated meals to hospitals and 3D-printed over 13,000 ear savers for health professionals in 12 states. “My dad asked
