• The Boiling Point has reached its millionth online view! Thank you, readers!
Shalhevet news online: When we know it, you'll know it

The Boiling Point

Shalhevet news online: When we know it, you'll know it

The Boiling Point

Shalhevet news online: When we know it, you'll know it

The Boiling Point

Students sleep in, lockers move north and Poland in February: Top 10 changes for 2011-12

By Ari Feuer, Deputy Editor-In-Chief August 23, 2011

First-ever 8 a.m. start time and a completely rearranged building are among a slew of changes awaiting students when classes start this Wednesday, Aug. 24.  Here are some highlights, based on visits to...

Central locker hallway now houses faculty wing

By Rachel Lester, Managing Editor August 22, 2011

Students arriving for the beginning of the new school year will find the main locker hallway and classrooms turned into a faculty area, and the lockers and most classes now moved to the carpeted hallway...

E-mailed schedules incorrect, school starts at eight

By Leila Miller, Editor-in-Chief August 21, 2011

Personalized e-mails sent out Aug. 8 gave students their class schedules before school started. But the times of the class meeting periods were wrong, causing confusion among students who thought administrators...

New faculty members announced

July 12, 2011

Rabbi Ari Segal, head of school as of August 1, introduced a new science teacher and new building administrator and executive asistant in this e-mail sent to the  Shalhevet community Tuesday, July 12....

SPIRIT: Natalie Williams was best known for her energetic leadership of student activities, but she also helped convince seniors to spend a gap year in Israel.

Teacher by teacher, a legacy of caring and life lessons

By BP Staff Report June 29, 2011

SPECIAL REPORT: Excluding Mr. Tranchi, nine teachers and three administrators are leaving Shalhevet this summer, leaving behind years of lessons taught, influence felt and friendships made.  Here are...

‘Formative figure’ of the just community

By Zev Hurwitz, Editor-In-Chief June 29, 2011

After 16 years, a doctorate, 500 Town Halls and almost as many pupils, veteran History teacher Dr. Jill Beerman said goodbye to teaching at Shalhevet and will serve as an off-campus consultant next year. For...

Principal Tranchi taught, led, inspired students

By Leila Miller, Outside News Editor June 29, 2011

When General Studies Principal Phu Tranchi moves out of his well-organized office next month, he will leave behind deep bonds forged with students, faculty and families over 11 years at Shalhevet. From...

Deep discussions on the ‘why’ of halacha

By Jacob Ellenhorn, Arts Editor June 29, 2011

After two years teaching Chumash and Gemarah at Shalhevet, Rabbi Rodney Feinerman is headed to Philadelphia to teach at Kohelet Yeshiva High School, a co-ed Orthodox high school in Merion Station, Pennsylvania. “It...

Spirit, spunk and a nudge toward the gap year

By Leila Miller, Outside News Editor June 29, 2011

Known for hosting Friday night onegs for her classes, shopping with students online and infectious energy when advising SAC events, Student Activities Director and Israel Guidance Counselor Natalie Williams...

Where weeds once grew

By Leila Miller, Outside News Editor June 29, 2011

aaaaaaa   VEGGIE CREW: Maintenance worker Javier Sanchez waters the new vegetable garden outside the Music and Math Departments on the north end of school June 17. For their senior project,...

Warmth and ruach that got students on their feet

By Leila Miller, Outside News Editor June 29, 2011

“You have to rely on the administration,” school founder Dr. Jerry Friedman told The Boiling Point a few hours after students stopped classes May 19. “But the administration has to appreciate students’...

Smiles and laughter, served with math

By Talia Rotenberg, Staff Writer June 29, 2011

“I am just naturally always talking with my hands, never standing still, have high energy and enthusiasm, etcetera,” Mr. Jonathan Gilbert told The Boiling Point last fall. After 11 years at Shalhevet...

Load More Stories

Comments (0)

All The Boiling Point Picks Reader Picks Sort: Newest