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OP-ED: Restore the Wall of Shame

By Rose Bern, Community Editor
January 2, 2013

I shouldn’t be writing this editorial. According to the way my life was planned, I should have a framed acceptance letter from...

It’s ‘Hail to the Chief’ as Town Hall gets a visit from student versions of Romney, Obama

By Rose Bern, Community Editor
November 6, 2012

Red, white and blue streamers lined the ceilings of the Beit Midrash and "Hail to the Chief” blasted through speakers as Town...

Death, food and taxes: A trio of moral dilemmas faces California in propositions

Death, food and taxes: A trio of moral dilemmas faces California in propositions

By Rose Bern, Community Editor
November 4, 2012

This year, it’s the attack of the 30’s at the polling booth. Propositions 30 through 40 are on the California ballot Nov....

A moving tribute to an inspiring benefactor

By Rose Bern, Community Editor
October 29, 2012

On the morning of Oct. 17, the entire Shalhevet community was ushered to the Beit Midrash for an assembly in memory of Mr. Jack...

After student requests, Sephardic rabbi joins staff in multifaceted role

After student requests, Sephardic rabbi joins staff in multifaceted role

By Rose Bern, Community Editor
October 19, 2012

After several years of not having a Sephardic Rabbi, Shalhevet last week welcomed Rabbi Aharon Assaraf, new leader and go-to guy...

From Human Rights to Telephones, Bringing People Together

By Rose Bern, Community Editor
September 19, 2012

Working two jobs at Shalhevet, Urszula Madej-Krupitski has come to the aid of both Muriel Ohana, receptionist, and Natalie Weiss,...

Corporate Vet in New Executive Director Post

By Rose Bern, Community Editor
September 16, 2012

Hailing all the way from South Africa, Robyn Lewis is the new Director of Major Gifts and Executive Director. As Executive...

OPINION: Chik-fil-A dust-up demonstrates two sides of democracy at their best

By Rose Bern, Community Editor
September 7, 2012

In the world of chicken sandwiches, a recent uproar clamored against Chick-fil-A, a fast food joint which had been donating millions...

Finances are Controlled with New Position

By Rose Bern, Community Editor
September 7, 2012

Both Errol Briggs and his job title are new additions to the Shalhevet family. The Controller, a newly created position in the...

PAYING A DEBT: US Navy Lt. Ethan Samuels, Shalhevet ’03, has served in global hot spots

By Rose Bern, Opinion Editor
March 24, 2012

It’s the first night of Passover 2011, and U.S. Navy Lt. (Junior Grade) Ethan Samuels, Shalhevet class of 2003, is on duty running...

Rose’s blog: 12 sweet days

By Rose Bern
October 12, 2011

  It’s been a good day. I woke up knowing that the next 12 days have promised me copious amounts of sleep and lots of...

11th Grade Blog: Rose from the heart

By Rose Bern, Opinion Editor
September 11, 2011

September 11th was very different for me this year. Perhaps it was because I was able to rejoice that the main figurehead of Al...

AP science teacher hopes to make science relevant

By Rose Bern, Opinion Editor
August 27, 2011

With an affinity for writing poetry and painting, Dr. Smallwood is the new Science Department chair and teacher of AP Biology...

Two Boiling Points of View: Over the Line

By Rose Bern, Staff Writer
June 5, 2011

In a speech President Obama gave at the State Department on May 19, he restated America’s longtime stance towards the Israeli-Palestinian...

Asst. Development Director Federman joins staff

By Rose Bern, Staff Writer
June 3, 2011

Shalhevet recently welcomed Robin Federman as new Assistant Director of Development. Ms. Federman replaces Matt Weintraub and...

Celebrate Osama’s demise? Town Hall not so sure

By Rose Bern, Staff Writer
June 3, 2011

Osama Bin Laden’s killing by U.S. Navy Seals May 1 sparked a spirited Town Hall debate about whether or not the United States...

Junior wins trip to Israel in Bnei Akiva ‘Jeopardy’ competition

By Rose Bern, Staff Writer
June 3, 2011

Junior Josh Meisel took first prize in the final round of Bnai Akiva’s Israel Jeopardy Challenge June 1, defeating six players...

Rabbi Ari Segal of Houston is expected to arrive at Shalhevet Aug. 1.

Board president says Mr. Reynolds, Rabbi Segal both working to plan next year

By Rose Bern, Staff Writer
March 13, 2011

Shalhevet Board of Directors president Larry Gill was interviewed March 8 by Rose Bern about Mr. Reynolds’ accident and how...

For Kagan and Ginsburg, strong Jewish backgrounds don’t mean halachic views

By Rose Bern, Staff Writer
November 1, 2010

Though both Elana Kagan and Ruth Bader Ginsburg had Jewish upbringing and identify strongly as Jews, it’s difficult to tell...

Two Jewish women are now on the High Court

Two Jewish women are now on the High Court

By Rose Bern, Staff Writer
November 1, 2010

Donning a Harry Potter-esque robe, frying latkes in December and talking politics all the time have one thing in common: They’re...

HONORS: Art teacher Roen Salem, left, is designing a new Honors Art course to replace AP Art next year.

Art room offers creative escape from school life

By Rose Bern, Staff Writer
May 23, 2010

Decked with vibrantly painted windows and bright canvases, the art room is a second home to many students who come during their...

Celebrating Israel’s diversity

By Rose Bern, Staff Writer
May 22, 2010

Globs of henna smeared on students’ arms, the sweet smell of Moroccan fried pastries hanging in the air, and tie-dyed t-shirts...

Celebrating the IDF on Yom Yerushalayim

Celebrating the IDF on Yom Yerushalayim

By Rose Bern, Staff Writer
May 22, 2010

To commemorate Yom Yerushalayim, a day celebrating the reunification of Jerusalem, Israeli Consul General Jacob Dayan addressed...

Yom Hazikaron

By Rose Bern, Staff Writer
May 18, 2010

The Shalhevet community came together on Yom HaZikaron to mourn the loss Israeli soldiers who passed away fighting to establish...

Yom HaShoah

By Rose Bern, Staff Writer
May 16, 2010

It seemed like a normal day at Shalhevet, with the exception of the overwhelmingly melancholy atmosphere, as students gathered...

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