By: Abi Wiseman 6:30 AM, 1,160 alive. October 7, 2023. 12 AM, 1,160 dead. Hostages taken, shots fired, and bombs were exploded. 1,160 dead…and more. We do not know for certain, but. without the help of the IDF, it could have been an even more deadly massacre. War had just begun. Parents in America with
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From Summer Camp to Science Labs: What TLS Students Did This Past Summer
By Dahlia Deener What did you do this summer? Did you go to sleepaway camp like you have for the past ten years? Did you get an internship? Travel? Work? Volunteer? Various TLS students describe what they did over this past summer before school. The summer is a time for students to unwind from the
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Tri-state Transportation: How TLS coordinates the transportation of students to and from school every day
By Abby Kass Twenty-two. This is the number of school districts that TLS students travel from to get to school every day. Because of this large number of school districts, TLS transportation staff have to work extra hard to ensure that students can be transported to and from school, and they communicate with various districts
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Capturing the Moment
By Rafi Josselson What is a day at TLS like? Some days are full of joy: a shavruach game or a sports victory. Other times, students demonstrate intellectual curiosity like a chemistry lab or a Socratic seminar. And many days, deep bonds of friendship are forged. To capture these moments, TLS takes pictures and videos
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Lev Ve’Nefesh 2.0; Reimagining the senior experience under unique circumstances
By Natalie Rosen The senior Lev Ve’Nefesh, or “heart and soul”, trip is one of the most meaningful and exciting events that students look forward to each year as a conclusion to their high school careers. In the past, the trip ran for two months at the end of January until the end of March,
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Davidson Departs; Saying goodbye to beloved dean of 15 years
By Robin Bosworth ’24After working at TLS for 15 years, 11th grade dean Joel Davidson is moving back to Michigan to spend more time with his family. Working with six classes, Davidson has made connections with many of his students and colleagues at TLS. “I’ve made some really good friends here,” Davidson said. “I think
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Grade Bonding: The positives and negatives of Shabbatonim
By Ariana Wiseman ’24Where can a student make closer friendships? Is it in school in the halls and during class, or during Shabbatonim with their grade? TLS takes great pride in their endeavors in taking students on trips, not only around the East Coast, but around the world. Every year, students at TLS embark on
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Missing Ingredients: Exploring allergies at TLS
By Kate Glick ’26Most kids at school worry about whether the Mac and Cheese in the cafeteria will be cheesy enough or hope for french fry pizza on Fridays. However, students with food allergies and intolerances have completely different concerns. These students could suffer anaphylactic shock or an upset stomach if they eat the foods
