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Noah Rothman

Noah Rothman , Community Editor

Noah Rothman is a junior and has been part of the Boiling Point since freshman year. He started to become really involved at the beginning of his sophomore year, when he covered the controversial topic of women and wearing tefillin. He has been the Torah editor for two semesters. Outside of Boiling Point, Noah is an active member of the Debate team and the Firehawk baseball team.

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OPINION: A fearful farewell to the dragon of childhood

OPINION: A fearful farewell to the dragon of childhood

By Noah Rothman, Senior Editor
April 25, 2016
“A dragon lives forever, but not so little boys,” is a line from Peter, Paul, and Mary’s Puff the Magic Dragon. Here I am, three days before I turn 18, being saddened by this line. I can’t help but compare myself to Holden Caulfield, my favorite anti-hero. The mysterious novel The Catcher in the Rye is the only book north of 50 pages that I have read more than once. Holden informed so much of who I am today, and as I’m in his position, I can’t help but mentally compare myself to him.
TWO BOILING POINTS OF VIEW: Is it kosher to read during davening?

TWO BOILING POINTS OF VIEW: Is it kosher to read during davening?

By Eric Bazak and Noah Rothman
November 16, 2015
ERIC BAZAK: Yes: An ideal alternative for the disconnected NOAH ROTHMAN: No: Even though it’s hard, we have to pray
THROWBACK: Ikar’s Hebrew school tried out the Shalhevet building for the first time Sept. 7. Just like last year, they will occupy many classrooms on Tuesday afternoons starting at 3:20.

Ikar synagogue moves in, overlapping with SWAP

By Noah Rothman, Senior Editor
September 10, 2015
Ikar Hebrew school students stormed Shalhevet’s spiral staircase last Tuesday, trickling in after being dropped off in the parking lot and eventually, after getting instructions from familiar faces in the lobby, ascending the spiral staircase in an endless slow parade as the big high school students went whizzing by.
Rabbi Steven Greenberg: Twice the power of love

Rabbi Steven Greenberg: Twice the power of love

By Noah Rothman, Community Editor
June 2, 2015

The Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary of Yeshiva University has ordained thousands of rabbis since its founding in 1896....

According to its website, Nessah Synagogue in Beverly Hills upholds the traditions and customs of Iranian Jews according to Orthodox, Sephardic Halacha. Shalhevet will hold final exams there there June 7 - 15.

Finals will be at Nessah Synagogue, not at JCC

By Noah Rothman, Community Editor
April 12, 2015

Final exams this year will take place at Nessah Synagogue in Beverly Hills and not at the JCC, because the community center needs...

Purim offers costumes, stand-up and a whoosh of oohs and ahhs

By Noah Rothman, Community Editor
March 10, 2015

Superheroes, referees, aliens, cheerleaders, minions, lifeguards, basketball players, and many more costumed characters eagerly...

CHANGE: Alissa-Thomas Newborn outside Bnai David Judea in 2015, where she serves as spiritual leader.

In a first for Los Angeles, B’nai David adds a clergy intern who is female

By Noah Rothman, Torah Editor
February 11, 2015

“We believe that women can bring something to the table that men cannot and vice versa,” said Rabbi Yosef Kanefsky of B’nai...

LEARNING: Judaic Studies teacher Mrs. Ruthie Skaist gave a workshop at Beth Jacob Congregation Nov. 16. Bnai David-Judeas kehilla intern Alissa Thomas-Newborn was not allowed to speak there.

Compromise on female clergy saved community-wide ‘Day of Learning’ last fall

By Noah Rothman, Torah Editor
February 11, 2015

When B’nai David-Judea Congregation on Pico Boulevard appointed its first-ever kehilla intern last fall, the congregation received...

LEADERS: Yeshivat Maharat in Riverdale, New York, where Alissa Thomas-Newborn is studying for ordination, though not as a rabbi.

Female ordination a ‘ruse,’ says spokesman for Agudath Israel  

By Noah Rothman, Torah Editor
February 10, 2015

The Boiling Point interviewed Rabbi Avi Shafran, Director of Public Affairs and spokesman for Agudath Israel of America, to learn...

Girls flag football team surrounds coach Buckley for a pre- game speech at the 2014 Loma Linda Tournament.

[Photo] Mister Buckley

By Alec Fields, Staff Writer
December 12, 2014

Girls flag football team surrounds coach Buckley for a pre- game speech at the 2014 Loma Linda Tournament.

DEFENSE: Iron Dome missiles intercepting rockets sent by Hamas toward Israeli population centers. According to jpost.com, Iron Dome shot down 735 missiles of 3,659 that were fired.

SUMMER OF WAR: Jewish law, though sparse, leans toward self-defense and guarding of innocents

By Noah Rothman and Mati Hurwitz, Sports Editor
September 19, 2014

From its earliest days, the state of Israel has operated with the spirit of Jewish ethics in mind. But what about Jewish law? ...

SPACE: The now usable basement of the new building is bigger than expected, meaning more space available upstairs.

Foundation in place on Fairfax for new building

By Noah Rothman, Torah Editor
September 9, 2014

Shalhevet High School’s new building is growing—from the basement up. Trucks have been digging, workers building, and the...

REST: An IDF soldier on leave from the fighting in Gaza addressed Bnai Akiva students in Jerusalem July 22.

A view from Israel, Part 3: Surreality

By Noah Rothman, Torah Editor
August 12, 2014

BEERSHEVA, Aug. 1: In the past few weeks since my last update, I have done a multitude of things. I completed a four-day army...

DEFENSE: Iron Dome missiles intercepting rockets sent by Hamas toward Israeli population centers. According to jpost.com, Iron Dome shot down 735 missiles of 3,659 that were fired.

A view from Israel, Part 2: Safety guilt

By Noah Rothman, Torah Editor
July 15, 2014

We are on our way to Jerusalem! Along the way, there are only two designated safe spots to stop in order to use the bathroom....

SHIELDS: First moments of explosion after IDF attack July 11 on missiles stored in residential neighborhood in Gaza.

A view from Israel: Who am I, who are we?

By Noah Rothman, Torah Editor
July 11, 2014

My name is Noah Rothman, I am 16 and am spending my summer in Israel on the six-week Ramah Seminar program. However I will have...

HAZ-MAT: Visible above a specially covered dumpster, workers on the roof removed lead and asbestos May 12.

Cleanup will keep toxic dust where it belongs

By Noah Rothman, Torah Editor
May 28, 2014

What is behind that green fence? And why do there seem to be aliens in white space suits walking around on the roof of the...

PROTEST: Sophomores Ariella Cohen, Shirin Nataneli and Natacha Chowaiki hold signs outside Meir Kin’s Las Vegas wedding March 20. Despite remarrying, he has not given his wife a get.

Same commandment, different meanings

By Noah Rothman, Torah Editor
May 25, 2014
The root of the agunah problem is that the Seventh Commandment applies differently to women and men.
SUNSET: As the light faded in Las Vegas March 20, Shalhevet students joined others in protesting the remarriage of Israel Meir Kin, who is still halachically married to Lonna Kin.

Students trek to Las Vegas to protest marriage in agunah case

By Noah Rothman, Torah Editor
April 22, 2014

It was a Thursday afternoon, and six Shalhevet students traveled to Las Vegas to protest a Jewish wedding. Israel Meir Kin...

THINKER: Rabbi Bigman wrote the paper which allows women to sing solos at Shalhevet.

Women should not be barred from mitzvot — or coerced into them, says Rav David Bigman

By Noah Rothman, Torah Editor
March 18, 2014

UPDATED:  The following article appeared in the March print paper in an abridged form.  The final three questions below did...

INBOUND: Sophomore Jacob Dauer tries to inbound the basketball against Ariel Sokol of YULA in the annual rivalry game. The girls’ team played before the boys and won 59-40, while the boys lost 62-36.

Split decision as Lady Firehawks beat YULA while boys fall short

By Noah Rothman, Staff Writer
January 18, 2014

When Shalhevet’s basketball teams faced off against the crosstown rival YULA Panthers last month, the Firehawk boys — who...

MODERN: SAR High School in Riverdale, New York (above), has decided to allow girls to wear tefillin and tallit at Shacharit in an all-girls tefilah group. Two girls so far are doing so.

Modern Orthodox high school in New York decides girls can wrap tefillin

By Noah Rothman, Staff Writer
January 16, 2014

SAR High School in Riverdale, New York, is now allowing girls to wrap tefillin during Shacharit, apparently becoming the first...

UNANIMOUS: From left, Marsha L. Brown, Chanchanit Martorell and Franklin Acevedo of Central Area Planning Commission viewed slides before voting to overturn and appeal Shalhevets building project. the apartments shown are planned for the Southern part of the current campus which will vacated when Shalhevet moves into its new building on the Northern side.

Shalhevet wins construction appeal; demolition to begin within 60 days

By Noah Rothman, Staff Writer
December 13, 2013

The final appeal holding up construction for Shalhevet’s new building was overruled at City Hall downtown last Tuesday night,...

SHALHEVET AT 20: Jaclyn Kellner 11: Goat-herding, farming and studying too

SHALHEVET AT 20: Jaclyn Kellner ’11: Goat-herding, farming and studying too

By Noah Rothman, Staff Writer
December 12, 2013

Q: What did you do straight after high school, and what do you do now?  A: Straight after high school I took a gap year in...

BOYS: Freshmen Zev Kent, Ezra Fax and Isaac Goor put on their tefillin at Shacharit.

Mother and daughter who sparked tefillin debate respond to Rabbi Segal’s decision

By Noah Rothman, Staff Writer
November 17, 2013

Q: What do you and your daughter think of Rabbi Segal’s decision, which would have encouraged your daughter to use tefillin...

Some variety in how Modern Orthodox schools see tefillin issue

Some variety in how Modern Orthodox schools see tefillin issue

By Noah Rothman, Torah Editor
November 16, 2013

Out of six other Modern Orthodox high schools contacted by The Boiling Point, only one has ever allowed women to wrap tefillin...

CONTROVERSY: Freshman Zev Kent expresses opinion at Town Hall Oct. 31.

Girls will not wear tefillin at Shalhevet, Rabbi Segal decides

By Noah Rothman, Staff Writer
November 16, 2013

Three weeks after his initial email raising the question to the Shalhevet community, Rabbi Segal announced Nov. 14 that he would...

EVIDENCE: Junior Mati Hurwitz opened the debate with things he learned in Judaic Studies classes.

Lively Town Hall debate explores whether girls should be allowed to wear tefillin at school

By Noah Rothman, Staff Writer
November 16, 2013

Should Shalhevet allow women to wrap tefillin and wear tallit during Shacharit? This question began floating around Shalhevet...

CONTROVERSY: Freshman Zev Kent expresses opinion at Town Hall Oct. 31.

Rabbi Segal to announce decision on girls wearing tefillin tonight

By Noah Rothman, Torah Editor
November 14, 2013

Three weeks after his initial email raising the question to the Shalhevet community, Rabbi Segal announced last night that he...

START: Center and co-captain Mati Hurwitz snaps the football to quarterback Jacob Dauer in the first-ever Boys Flag Football game at LACES Sept. 17.

Quarterbacks shine in debut games as both Flag Football teams fall to LA Adventist

By Noah Rothman, Staff Writer
September 18, 2013

In spite of great passing, speed, and powerful defense, the Shalhevet Boys and Girls Flag Football teams both fell short against...

AGAIN: Nicole Feder hands of the ball to Shoshi Miller as the gIrls flag football team defeats YULA June 6.

Fighting the year’s holiday schedule, Girls Flag Football team scores a second winning season

By Noah Rothman, Staff Writer
June 25, 2013

As the school year came to a close, one thing did not: the girls Flag Football team continued to play even through finals week. The...

Weeks after first lockdown drill, school adds armed guard in wake of Conn. shooting

By Colleen Bazak and Noah Rothman
December 25, 2012

Shalhevet added an armed guard to its security team on the Monday before winter break, in the wake of the Dec. 14 killing of 20...

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