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CHANGE: School officials said they decided to mandate vaccines after the FDA gave final approval instead of just emergency approval.

Administration announces vaccine mandate for students 16 and up

By Juliet Wiener, Outside News Editor • October 13, 2021
Vaccine mandate to take effect Nov. 30 for students 16 and up Officials say requirements younger students will be ‘revisited’ after FDA gives full vaccine approval for ages 12-15
BACK: Students filled the second-floor hallway above the gym last month, most wearing masks. “Like when someone reminds me, I immediately pull it up,” one student said.

Vaccines and distancing optional, masks required as school begins third Covid-affected year

By Benjamin Gamson, Editor-in-Chief • October 11, 2021

Citing lack of full FDA approval for students ages 12 to 15, Shalhevet officials have for now decided not to require Covid vaccination this year as a condition of enrollment, though all students are now...

FACES: Clockwise from top left, Mr. David Barishman, Mrs. Bracha Rich, Mr. Noah Rothman, Mr. Sagi Refael, Ms. Jasmine Ezagui, Ms. Chani Infield, Ms. Priyanka Singh and Ms. Meirav Finn have joined the Shalhevet staff this year.

Eight new faces (so far) leading classes, counseling and special projects this year

By Boiling Point Staff • October 8, 2021
Six teachers among new hires so far, with more to come
SPACE: Hashkama Minyan Sept. 14 was less crowded than in previous years, when more than 100 people would attend. This year’s early-morning prayer service is open only to students in Advanced Gemara Shiur or Beit Midrash Track.

Administration ends Hashkama Minyan except for honors tracks

By Tali Liebenthal, Staff Writer • October 7, 2021

Hashkama Minyan, an early-morning daily prayer service that began at 7:20 a.m and was offered to all students beginning in 2013, has now been made exclusive to students in AGS (Advanced Gemara Shiur) and...

GONE: Dr. Ashley Evans, left, and Ms. Esther R'bibo helped students manage academic and emotional issues, respectively.

Two members of Shalhevet student support team do not return

By Benjamin Gamson, Editor-in-Chief • October 6, 2021

Two of five members of Shalhevet’s student support team, Dr. Ashley Evins and Ms. Esther R’bibo, have unexpectedly not returned for the 2021-22 school year. Dr. Evins, who served as the Educational...

EVENTS: Ms. Wilner, who taught Judaic Studies in addition to leading Student Activities, has a degree from YU's Graduate Program of Advanced Talmudic Studies (GPATS).

Ilana Wilner, mastermind of school spirit, leaves for admissions post at YU

By Benjamin Gamson, Editor-in-Chief • October 4, 2021

Ms. Ilana Wilner, who brought energy and imagination to the events and celebrations and was also among the most learned female teachers of Judaic Studies, is working as Associate Director of Admissions...

NEXT: Ms. Nagel is beginning a Ph.D. program in English at UC Irvine this fall.

Pursuing a doctorate, Ms. Nagel leaves but hopes to return

By Gabriella Gomperts, Senior Writer • October 4, 2021

English teacher Ms. Naamit Nagel, known for probing analysis of Jewish literature and for classes as popular as they were challenging, has left Shalhevet to pursue a Ph.D. in English Literature at UC Irvine.  Ms....

SPIKES: mRNA vaccines like Pfizer's and Moderna's cause cells to produce a spike protein, which stimulates the production of antibodies against it that will attack Covid's spike proteins if the body encounters them.

True or false? From vaccines to variants, Dr. Julie Higashi explains it all

By Juliet Wiener, Outside News Editor • September 27, 2021

To separate fact from fiction, the Boiling Point asked Dr. Julie Higashi, who has served on Shalhevet’s Medical Task Force and the mother of sophomore Tomomi Shaw, to answer student questions about Covid-19,...

HANGOUT: Nachum Joel’s office became a place for students to talk about many subjects.

Nachum Joel, administrator who taught hands-on Economics, moves to Yavneh Academy

By Liad Machmali, Deputy Editor-in-Chief • August 31, 2021

Mr. Nachum Joel, a teacher whose office was often full of students and who had his economics students practice paying taxes and investing in the stock market, has left Shalhevet to become Chief Operating...

VIDEO: Rabbi Segal Looks Back

By Jacob Hoenig and Liad Machmali • August 27, 2021

Over his 10 years as Head of School at Shalhevet, Rabbi Ari Segal says he tried to create an institution that allowed for growth in all directions -- improving financial stability, increasing the student...

QUARANTINE: Head of School Rabbi David Block, shown last spring, says he struggled to believe he might have Covid but got tested anyway.

Rabbi Block has Covid, will miss opening days of school

By Juliet Wiener, Outside News Editor • August 25, 2021

Head of School Rabbi David Block has tested positive for Covid-19 and is quarantining at home, he announced in an email to the Shalhevet community at 7:44 p.m. yesterday evening. In the email, Rabbi...

MOVING: Mr. Diamond got boxes ready for his cross-country move last week. He and his family are relocating to his home city of Philadelphia.

Mr. Diamond, who taught film writing from personal experience, moving to Philadelphia

By Joshua Gamson, Torah Editor • August 25, 2021

Mr. David Diamond, an accomplished screenwriter who personalized his lessons with his own experiences, is moving to Philadelphia to be able to be closer to his and his wife’s families. It is also...

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