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

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ADAPTED: For Yishai Thaus play Speak Now, about a graduation party, a professional videographer created an animated screen using photos of the actors. From left, Hannah Poltorak, Talya Kukurudz and Neima Fax played graduating seniors.

[Photo] In annual spring One-Acts, pandemic reshapes the platform — and some of the plots

May 28, 2020
ENDING: On seniors’ last day of school, the school gathered on Zoom for slow singing and farewells. More than 200 faculty and students of all grades logged on.

[Photo] Students feel heard as school reshapes academic policies for COVID

May 22, 2020
DECORATIONS: Seniors Ben-Tsion Oliel and Noah Hertzberg plastered their cars with Israeli flags and blue and white balloons before the parade. The goal was to celebrate while observing social distancing.

[Photo] A blue-and-white parade of cars celebrates Israel Independence Day in the age of Covid

May 7, 2020
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[Photo] In His Own Words

May 5, 2020
FOUNDER: You can’t delegate liking the school, you either like it or don’t, said Dr. Jerry Friedman, who along with his wife Jean Friedman co-founded Shalhevet. And it’s the staff up on top together with the students that create that atmosphere. There has to be that mutual trust and that mutual respect. A full transcript his interview with the Boiling Point appears at the bottom of this story.

[Photo] Dr. Jerry Friedman and the roots of Shalhevet democracy

May 5, 2020
LIVE: Agenda Chair David Edwards led a discussion on proposals at Town Hall in the gym Feb. 4. It turned out to be one of the last times that the entire Shalhevet community gathered in person this year.

[Photo] Candidates to lead Agenda, Fairness and SAC next year all running unopposed

April 27, 2020
MEMORY: Seniors Maya and Jonah Tochner light a candle in honor of their grandmother, who was a survivor of the Shoah. Stories and artifacts submitted by 40 students and teachers can be seen at the bottom of this page.

[Photo] Zoom assembly sparks daylong outpouring of family stories, inspiration for Yom Hashoah

April 23, 2020
NOW: As Pesach begins in this difficult moment, it is up to us to decide how to move forward.

[Photo] Who suffers, who perseveres

April 8, 2020
PREPARED: Civics and Government teacher Mr. William Reusch taught his Government and Economics class remotely during last Mondays preparedness drill. All classes went online today until further notice.

[Photo] Good morning! Welcome to your first day of (online) school

March 16, 2020
OPEN: Ms. Weiss, whose office near the foyer has been a place where students came to talk and grab a snack, has been in charge of Admissions and graduation since 2010.

[Photo] Natalie Weiss, ‘welcoming face’ and creator of new initiatives in admissions, will leave May 1

March 15, 2020
CROWD: According AIPAC’s website, more than 18,000 people, including 51 Shalhevet students, attended AIPAC’s annual policy conference in Washington, D.C., last week. Also there were some who had been in contact with a coronavirus patient in New York, and who were quarantined on their return.

[Photo] Three coronavirus cases in people returning from AIPAC; one is in Los Angeles

March 8, 2020
FRIENDS: Juniors Alessandra Judaken and Lenny Wolkind talked on the turf last week. As part of the avodat hanefesh unit for Rabbi Tsaidi, Alessandra decided to focus on shomer negiah.

[Photo] Rabbi Tsaidi’s Gemara classes work on improving mitzvah observance

February 23, 2020
DEFENSE: Firehawk players Jacob Pofsky and Jacob Benezra attempt to block a layup by Buena guard and forward Austin Schliecher at Wednesday’s playoff game in the gym. The Firehawks have advanced to the next round of the CIF playoffs and will play Westlake on Saturday night.

[Photo] Boys basketball team advances in CIF playoffs

February 13, 2020
MEDIA: Mr. Yang spoke to a group of reporters inside the store.

[Photo] Politics meets streetwear as presidential candidate Andrew Yang comes to Fairfax

January 31, 2020
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[Photo] Daniel Nosrati, 9th grade

January 26, 2020
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[Photo] Josh Askari, 9th grade

January 27, 2020
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[Photo] Ronell Zahir, 10th grade

January 27, 2020
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[Photo] Celine Basiratmand, 12th grade

January 27, 2020
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[Photo] Dr. Jonathan Ravanshenas, Dean of Student Life

January 27, 2020
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[Photo] Iranian-Americans at school split on issue of border detentions of travelers

January 27, 2020
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[Photo] New chesed director is also an athlete

September 11, 2019
PARTICIPATE: Student Life and Admission Coordinator, Tushar Dwivedi participated in the protest as he held and vocalized a sign shaming the get-refuser, Meir Kin.

[Photo] Rabbis, others demonstrate against ‘get refuser’ while he is sitting shiva

August 29, 2019
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