By Solomon Fox Every year, The Leffell School commemorates the September 11th tragedies — whether that be through a speaker, tekes (ceremony), or moment of silence. This year, students heard from Adam Mayblum, a Leffell parent, regarding his connection to 9/11 and how he was personally affected by the attacks. There are countless stories from
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A Conversation with SW’s College Counselors Amid National Admissions Scandal
By Reese Cohen Earlier this month, news broke about 50 people who gamed the college admissions scandal by paying to have their children’s standardized test scores altered, or to even be placed on a roster for a sport they had never played. Because of how shocking it all is, and the celebrities who were involved
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Should Jewish Students Celebrate Halloween?
By Ruby Horowitz When I was in elementary school, Halloween was referred to as the “H word”. Halloween dates back to 2,000 years ago, when the Pagan Celts had a festival to celebrate the dead. On that night, Samhain, the devil was called upon. This brings up a quite controversial debate: should Jews celebrate Halloween?
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Teachers Sharing Political Opinions
By Leila Idrissi Everyone has their own personal opinions, but not not everyone can always share them. Similarly to many schools, Schechter Westchester has a policy in which teachers are not supposed to share their political views, even if politics are are brought up in class. With a student body that has a variety of
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A Not-So-Rare Ailment: Senioritis at Schechter Westchester
By Haley Friefeld If your grades have been plummeting, if your study time has significantly decreased, if you suddenly feel less of an urgency to do well in school, and if you are a senior in high school, then you may be suffering from a bad case of senioritis. Senioritis, a disease that strikes high
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Schechter Westchester’s First Exchange Student Reflects on Experience
For most high school seniors, day-to-day life consists of aiming for higher SAT scores and preparing to apply to college. This is not the case, however, for senior Leah Ehrenfreund, who decided to spend six weeks of her fall semester studying at a Schechter Westchester, nearly four thousand miles away from her home in Switzerland.
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The Quiet Revolution: Struggling to be an Introvert in an Extrovert’s World
Check all that apply: You prefer one-on-one conversations to group activities You prefer to express yourself in writing You enjoy solitude You seem to care less about wealth, fame, and status than your peers People have told you that you are a good listener You are not a big risk-taker You enjoy work that allows
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Tiger Moms Pressure Young Lions
You receive a 60% on a math test and your initial response is to focus not on the failing grade, but on what your parents’ reactions will be. Going home seems like your biggest obstacle because you know your parents are bound to ask how the test went. Most Schechter Westchester students endure large amounts
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The Key to Confidence and What it Unlocks
You’ve heard it time and time again: ‘the more confident you are before a test, the better you will do.’ While confidence may sound like a simple word, its reality at Schechter could not be more complex. Walking through the hallway, students can sometimes be seen walking with their heads bowed with low self-esteem
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Students Debate Special Programs’ Political Influence
In the few months beginning and ending the school year, when the Friday school day ends at 2:30 p.m. rather than 1:30 p.m., a speaker is invited to fill that extra hour every Friday by delivering a meaningful speech on a topic meant to resonate with the students. The majority of the speakers share a
