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  BATTLEGROUND: In Pennsylvania, History teacher Dr. Keith Harris explained the scene at the monument to Union Major General John Buford, who chose the site for the battle of Gettysburg, recognizing its strategic importance.

[Photo] Gettysburg 2018: On battlefield, comparing today’s sites to history

By Kate Orlanski, Staff Writer
May 8, 2018

BATTLEGROUND: In Pennsylvania, History teacher Dr. Keith Harris explained the scene at the monument to Union Major General John...

  BATTLEGROUND: In Pennsylvania, History teacher Dr. Keith Harris explained the scene at the monument to Union Major General John Buford, who chose the site for the battle of Gettysburg, recognizing its strategic importance.

BATTLEGROUND: In Pennsylvania, History teacher Dr. Keith Harris explained the scene at the monument to Union Major General John...

RUNWAY: Freshman Rena Harkham modeled a white dress at the Fashion Clubs third annual "Tzniut Can Be Cute" show in the gym Feb. 18.  Student models waiting their turns stood behind the wood-and-metal mechitza.

[Photo] Student show reflected feminism through modest fashion

By Hannah Jannol, Editor-in-Chief
February 23, 2018

RUNWAY: Freshman Rena Harkham modeled a white dress at the Fashion Clubs third annual "Tzniut Can Be Cute" show in the gym Feb....

DOMINANT: Shalhevet center Ben Mashiach blocks a shot by YULA’s Joseph Sassoon Jan. 3. Ben said the pressure of the rivalry game worked to the Firehawks’ advantage.

[Photo] ‘Hawks beat Panthers in overtime

February 20, 2018

DOMINANT: Shalhevet center Ben Mashiach blocks a shot by YULA’s Joseph Sassoon Jan. 3. Ben said the pressure of the rivalry...

IMPACT: Senior Sarina Finn, right,  and junior Nomi Willis wanted to “normalize” the need for monthly supplies.

[Photo] Student campaign gathers 4,078 pads and tampons for the poor

By Clara Sandler, Community Editor
November 5, 2017

IMPACT: Senior Sarina Finn, right, and junior Nomi Willis wanted to “normalize” the need for monthly supplies.

WINNER: New Agenda Chair Daniel Lorell defeated four candidates in last May's election, promising to turn the Just Community into an "Athenian democracy". His second Town Hall saw a vote to cancel Friday lunch and end early.

[Photo] New Agenda Committee revives the proposal process with three votes in two Town Halls

September 4, 2017

WINNER: New Agenda Chair Daniel Lorell defeated four candidates in last May's election, promising to turn the Just Community into...

Torahteinu: Shavuot, which starts May 30 this year, celebrates the Israelites' receiving of the Torah on Mt. Sinai.

[Photo] Shavuot, Ruth and Ms. Rodri

By Nicole Klausner, Ninth Grade
May 30, 2017

Torahteinu: Shavuot, which starts May 30 this year, celebrates the Israelites' receiving of the Torah on Mt. Sinai.

Sun, fun and studying can all mix over the summer.

[Photo] Eight cool plans for summer on a budget

By Aidel Townsley, Staff Columnist
May 29, 2017

Sun, fun and studying can all mix over the summer.

ACCESSIBLE: Rachel Hecht, in her second-floor office, spends a lot of her time in one-on-one meetings.

[Photo] Rachel Hecht, who started counseling program and removed its stigma, will not return next year

By Hannah Jannol, Community Editor
May 26, 2017

ACCESSIBLE: Rachel Hecht, in her second-floor office, spends a lot of her time in one-on-one meetings.

Ms. Halloran, who has been praised by students for her alternative teaching techniques, will be taking them to Harvard Westlake's middle school.

[Photo] Suzanne Halloran, school’s longest serving math teacher, leaving for Harvard-Westlake

By Eva Suissa, Opinion Editor
May 19, 2017

Ms. Halloran, who has been praised by students for her alternative teaching techniques, will be taking them to Harvard Westlake's...

FRIEND: Hebrew teacher Shlomit Abrams is known for close relationships with students.

[Photo] Shlomit Abrams, ‘teacher who cares,’ leaving after eight years

By Eva Suissa and Hannah Jannol
May 8, 2017

FRIEND: Hebrew teacher Shlomit Abrams is known for close relationships with students.

MARCH: Students from Milken, De Toledo and YULA Girls high schools joined Shalhevet for the 30-minute walk down Olympic Boulevard to school today, after a morning of prayer and community service projects in opposition to Westboro Baptist Church.

[Photo] Three Jewish high schools join Shalhevet for march, group learning, community service to counter Westboro protest

By Zev Kent, Senior Editor
February 27, 2017

MARCH: Students from Milken, De Toledo and YULA Girls high schools joined Shalhevet for the 30-minute walk down Olympic Boulevard...

SAS Biology teacher and year-old Head of Science Department taught an advanced Chemistry class, which was established mid-year for sophomores.

[Photo] Science Department chair Ayden Jacob announces he will not return next year

March 14, 2017

SAS Biology teacher and year-old Head of Science Department taught an advanced Chemistry class, which was established mid-year...

IMMERSE: Students made posters reflecting values of the Civil Rights era on Martin Luther King, Jr., Day Jan. 16.

[Photo] OPINION / MLK Holiday: Use the whole day

By Jacob Joseph Lefkowitz Brooks, Arts & Culture Editor
February 6, 2017

IMMERSE: Students made posters reflecting values of the Civil Rights era on Martin Luther King, Jr., Day Jan. 16.

JUMP: Elitzur faced off against TABC on Nov. 10, and lost 48-31. They went 0-4 in the tournament.

[Photo] Elitzur team didn’t need wins to warm up Glouberman

December 22, 2016

JUMP: Elitzur faced off against TABC on Nov. 10, and lost 48-31. They went 0-4 in the tournament.

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