by Leah Raich ’25 Most rising ninth-graders are worried about fitting in, getting good grades and managing their time. However, this is not the case for freshman Miri Radnoti, who decided to leave her home in Budapest, Hungary to study abroad in America for a year. “At my school in Hungary, between eighth and ninth
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A Week of FCD, A Lifetime of Knowledge: Students learn about long-term effects of alcohol and other drugs
by Ariana Wiseman ’24 According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, children under 21 have an increase in the use of alcohol and other drugs. As a result, The Leffell School knew it had to implement a program to address this ongoing health risk. This year’s Freedom from Chemical Dependency (FCD) week
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Gavri Benson ז׳׳ל: A student with a kind soul and an even bigger heart
It breaks the TLR editorial staffs’ hearts to write that Junior Gavri Benson ז׳׳ל passed away on Friday, December 3. In an effort to make a safe, accessible place for everyone, we have decided to open an online forum for anyone who would like to share their memories of Gavri ז׳׳ל to keep him alive
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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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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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Reacting to the Past: Taking a look at history from a new perspective
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
