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SUPPORT: Shalhevet was well represented at the Oct. 10 StandWithUs rally, which also attracted non-Jews who were eager to back the State of Israel.

Shalhevet buses students to attend energetic StandWithUs rally in Westwood

By Sonya Katzin, Arts and Culture Editor October 17, 2023

About 500 people of varying backgrounds – including three busloads of Shalhevet students – showed up Tuesday for a spirited rally in support of Israel on the third day after Hamas terrorists killed...

SONG: During Tuesday’s kumzitz, Rabbi Block (standing) told students to find strength in mindfully fulfilling their normal commitments.

With somber song, Shalhevet stops to absorb tragedy in Israel

By Martzi Hirsch, Community Editor October 13, 2023

On the first day of school after a two-week-long Sukkot break, Shalhevet students and faculty gathered in the gym as one on Oct. 10 for davening and an assembly to acknowledge and process the tragedies...

FRANKLY: New tech director Mr. Yossie Frankel jumped at the opportunity to return to Shalhevet after a stint at YULA. “I really love it here,” he said.

It’s back to the future as former IT director returns to former role

By Max Messinger, Copy Editor September 21, 2023

After a hiatus, fully operational WiFi – and Mr. Yossie Frankel – have returned to Shalhevet. Mr. Frankel, who served as Shalhevet’s IT Director and Director of Ed Tech – educational technology...

CENTERSTAGE: Ms. Chase, top right, founded Shalhevet’s drama program, directing main stage performances, musicals, and student-written one-acts.

Emily Chase, who led drama department for 20-plus years, is leaving for Crossroads

By Sonya Katzin, Arts & Culture Editor August 24, 2023

Ms. Emily Chase, who founded and developed the drama department while encouraging students to write and direct their own plays, announced this morning that she will be leaving for Crossroads School for...

The tiny, round and spkey coronavirus known as Covid-19 disrputed education everywhere. What was the effect at Shalhevet?

Most faculty say Covid disruption hit concentration harder than learning

By Shevy Gomperts, 9th Grade July 3, 2023

For most of the world – including Shalhevet – constant reminders of Covid disappeared months ago. Shalhevet has been free of masks, social distancing, plexiglass desk shields, outdoor classes, hand...

LEADING: Head of School Rabbi David Block was one of the 51 people who donated blood at this year's spring drive April 27.

Spring blood drive goes overtime, five donors turned away

By Arieh Elad, 9th Grade June 23, 2023

As a result of time and other factors, five volunteers were turned away from this year’s blood drive – but organizers’ goal of 45 donors was still exceeded because 51 people were able to donate. In...

GOLD: In New York City, Chief Layout Editor Tehilla Fishman and Co-Editor-in-Chief Benjamin Gamson held the Boiling Point's 11th Consecutive Crown Award as BP editors and photo staff celebrated opposite Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism. The award, for combined print-and-mobile news media, was Shalhevet's ninth Gold crown and honored work published during the 2021-22 school year.

Boiling Point, topping 30 national awards this year, went east for CSPA, JSPA

By Eliana Vahedifar, 9th Grade June 20, 2023

For the combined work of the staff as well as individual stories, photos and design, the Boiling Point won record numbers of awards this year from the country’s three largest high school journalism organizations,...

DEPARTURE: Pavel started working at Shalhevet in 2017, after six science teachers had left over the course of five years.

Pavel Lieb, science department chair who innovated and led Advisory, leaves for Yavneh after six years

By Mira Schulman, 9th Grade June 14, 2023

  Mr. Pavel Lieb, Science Department chair and head of both the Advisory program and the Surf Club, is leaving at the end of this year to become General Studies principal at Yavneh Hebrew Academy,...

EMAIL: Ms. Singh, who has been at Shalhevet since fall 2021, also sang
with the Choirhawks and worked hard at Hebrew lyrics.

‘Just an email away’ – Priyanka Singh, college counselor who formed tight bonds with students, heading to Pacific Ridge School in Carlsbad

By Joshua Gamson, Community Editor June 9, 2023

Ms. Priyanka Singh, who calmed college applicants while sharing her own and others’ cultural interests with the wider community, is moving to North County, San Diego, to be closer to family. Known...

MENTOR: Ms. Garelick curated an exhibition of student art in the Beit Midrash for Shalhevet's Celebration Dinner on May 31, honoring Roen Salem z"l.

Sam Garelick, art teacher who added new courses, moving to New York

By Etan Lerner, Staff Writer June 7, 2023

  Ms. Samantha Garelick, who fostered creativity in her many classes and also led Firehawks for Israel, will be leaving Shalhevet after this school year and moving to New York state with her family. She...

FRIENDS: Fellow juniors and Agenda Chair candidates Zion Schlussel and Rami Melmed shook hands at the end of a lively debate April 28 in the gym.

A blow horn to quiet Town Hall? Rami Melmed elected Agenda Chair after colorful debate

By Joshua Gamson, Community Editor June 1, 2023

After a debate on topics ranging from how candidates would choose topics for Town Hall to whether they made their own beds in the morning, junior Rami Melmed was elected Agenda Chair April 28 for the 2023-24...

BOLD: Freshman Sam Jacobson, left, makes a move against senior Alon Keiter in the chess club’s championship match April 24.

Keiter defeats Jacobson in fast-moving school chess championship

By Martzi Hirsch, Sports Editor May 18, 2023

Senior Alon Keiter defeated freshman Sam Jacobson to defend his title as champion in Shalhevet’s annual Chess Tournament April 24, as viewers chanted the names of the contestants and as many as 30 people...

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