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  • Celebrating School Spirit: To Shav Ruach and Beyond

    TLRoar     November 1, 2021     Features

    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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  • New Faculty Members Enter Kehilah

    TLRoar     October 25, 2021     Features

    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!

    TLRoar     October 20, 2021     Features

    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

    TLRoar     October 14, 2021     Features, Uncategorized

    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

    TLRoar     October 8, 2021     Features

    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

    TLRoar     October 7, 2021     Features

    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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  • Reacting to the Past: Taking a look at history from a new perspective

    TLRoar     June 16, 2021     Features

    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!

    TLRoar     June 14, 2021     Features

    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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  • May 2021 Issue

    TLRoar     May 21, 2021     Editorial, Features, News, Op/Eds, Print Editions

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  • It’s Finally Finals! Exploring Different Approaches to Administering Exams

    TLRoar     May 19, 2021     Features, Uncategorized

    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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