by Lily Jacobson ’24 High school sports offer a unique opportunity for students of any grade to showcase their talent and be placed at the varsity level. Students must decide how hard to work and how much time to dedicate to a sport to earn their spot on the team. “Go in with the mindset
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Svivonim & Sleigh Bells: Students, Faculty Celebrate Winter Holidays
by Andrew Bosworth ’22 “A beautiful sight; we’re happy tonight, walking in a winter wonderland.” As early as November 1, students blast winter and Christmas songs on their drives every morning before entering The Leffell School and rolling down their windows to say good morning to Greg. While all TLS students practice Judaism in school
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Putting Off Procrastinating: Why and how to prevent it
by Lily Lebwohl ’24 Procrastination is derived from the Latin verb procrastinat with “pro” meaning forward and “cras” meaning tomorrow. These roots come together to form the definition: “to put off until tomorrow.” However, when looking at the word’s Greek origin, akrasia means “doing something against our better judgment.” Procrastination may simply be putting off
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Exchange Student Hungary For a Taste of America: Freshman student journeys from Budapest to the Bronx
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
