On Thursday afternoon the Schechter Manhattan faculty participated in a special moment of collegial sharing- the spring Professional Development Working Group fair. Professional Development Working Groups are small groups of teachers from throughout the school who meet to work on an area of their teaching practice. Teachers choose topics for study based on their interests, […]
I first marched in the Celebrate Israel Parade when I was a little kid. I have vivid and warm memories of the experience. I remember gathering with my friends from the Schechter School I attended in Suffolk County and my parents and siblings, riding a bus for what seemed like a very long time to […]
In my many years as a teacher and division head I had the opportunity to partner with parents in educating their children, working together to think about each child’s needs and healthy development. Those partnerships were deeply rewarding, as I was privileged to share in parents’ pride in their children’s growth and accomplishments. Now, in […]
Ten days into the 8th grade Israel trip the students have had many powerful experiences. I asked each of them what moments stand out as being most meaningful. Their responses express the impact the trip is having on them. As we left the airport and began our travels, Noah P. was struck by the idea that […]
It was a warm night and we sat in a circle on the grass at Kibbutz Degania. The 8th grade students and I were dressed in white shirts and we had just joined the members of the kibbutz for their Yom Ha’Shoah ceremony. We discussed the experience- some students asked questions about the portions of the Hebrew ceremony that they did […]
As you are kicking your Passover prep into high gear by cleaning the cabinets, changing the dishes, or making your seder plans, the students at Schechter Manhattan are also kicking their Passover prep into high gear. Thanks to the generosity of Eileen and Jerry Lieberman, the Lieberman Family STEAM Center is busier than ever during […]
On Wednesday morning the 8th grade students and parents gathered at Schechter Manhattan to discuss details of their upcoming class to trip to Israel. The room was filled with excitement as we reviewed the itinerary filled with rich experiences. The students will connect with the history of the Jewish people, visiting historical sites both ancient, […]
The Schechter Manhattan Annual Dinner & Auction this past Wednesday evening was a wonderful celebration and community building event. It was great to come together with supporters of Schechter Manhattan, faculty and staff, parents of current students and alumni, trustees, and our 8th grade students, to express our shared commitment to our special school. We also […]
We were shaken again by the news of terror this week in Brussels. As I participated in reading מגילת אסתר, the Book of Esther, I was struck that the messages of the ancient book and of the Purim holiday resonate so powerfully still today. The story of Esther is one of role reversals and changes […]
Over the last few weeks high school placement results came in and I am so proud of our 8th grade students. Members of the class of 2016 were accepted to an array of competitive NYC high schools, including Jewish day schools, independent schools, selective public schools, specialized public schools, and performing arts audition schools. Click here to […]
