by Sophie Zuckerman ’25 The trip you have all been waiting for is now only a week away. There are still many unknowns that remain. Will Israel’s borders be open? Will students be eligible for boosters? Through all these bumps in planning this Israel experience, people like Director of Upper School Admissions Jackie Grosser, who
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Now Presenting: The challenges of theater through COVID
by Ari Mayblum ’25 As if performing an in-person high school musical is not challenging enough, members of this year’s production will have yet another obstacle to overcome by following newly introduced COVID protocols. This year, the High School will perform “The Drowsy Chaperone” which opens on February 5, a comedy about the events that
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New Opportunities in New Communities
by Maya Gitnik ’25 Each year at The Leffell School, students must perform 40 hours of community service. This year, a new rule was introduced: students can only log up to 10 hours of community service at school events. The change was implemented to encourage students to be part of chesed work beyond the doors
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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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A Saturday of Sprinting: Cross Country team to Shabbaton to compete in sectional race
by Lily Lebwohl ’24 The Leffell School Cross Country team and the runners’ families will spend Shabbat in Wappingers Falls, NY to compete in the sectional race on Saturday, November 6 while simultaneously upholding Shabbat observance and Jewish values. Coach Jordan Kalish will join the runners on the Shabbaton and is thankful for the opportunity
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Fall Sports Seasons Wrap, Teams Advance to Playoffs
by Ariana Wiseman ’24 After months of hard work, The Leffell School varsity teams finished their seasons near the top of their leagues. Boys Varsity Soccer made it to the sectional semifinals, losing to Alexander Hamilton on October 27. Girls Varsity Soccer tied for the league championship and made it to the sectional semifinals, losing
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Exploring the Preparation of Yom Iyun: The Sustainability Summit
by Robin Bosworth ’24 “How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.” Anne Frank’s diary includes these words that offer a sense of hope for the impact we can and should make without waiting years to start. On Friday, October 29, The Leffell School will host
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Student Government Kicks Off Year with New Initiatives and Events
by Andrew Bosworth ’22 “Welcome to the first in-person student government meeting,” Student Government President Drew Wilenzick said on September 23 in the Leffell School sukkah, the first in over one and a half years. On September 10, Wilenzick planned to address the school over Zoom streaming throughout TLS as each grade was split into
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Hello High School: What the 8th-grade admissions process has looked like this year
By Lily Lebwohl The transition from middle school to high school is never easy, and a global pandemic makes it no more simple. However, the incoming freshmen and the administration have made the most out of this big step in their lives under the given circumstances. In typical years, Admissions Director Jackie Grosser plans several
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Hats off to the Seniors: A Window Into Graduation
by Adam Elitzur The long-anticipated senior graduation will take place on Sunday, June 13 at The Leffell School’s Klein Field. Each senior can bring up to six guests to celebrate in person, and additional family and friends can join the festivities via Zoom. On June 8, the seniors returned from their Lev v’ Nefesh trip,
