At the start of every school year, freshmen are always told the same three things: “That’s one of her chairs. Don’t sit in it.” “That’s Room 322. Just remember where Room 322 is.” “Know that when you start learning Chaucer, it’s basically the end of the year.” Judith Tumin’s presence in every high school...
Judith is the heart of the high school staff. She is a natural magnet for new teachers, serving as a supportive and encouraging mentor. Those who have been Judith’s colleagues for years are not neglected: from baby blankets for the births of our children,...
Walking into the theater, I expected an over-the-top, inaccurate portrayal of the novel so many high school juniors are required to read. Surprisingly though, Australian filmmaker Baz Luhrmann has stuck closely to Fitzgerald’s text; throughout the movie quotes from the novel are displayed across...
From 2010 to 2011, 5 percent of all students taking the ACT received extra time. In the same period, 2 percent of SAT test takers received extra time. Meanwhile, in private schools, like Heschel, the percentage of students receiving extra time is in the...
In an essay published in the May 6, 2013, issue of Sports Illustrated, 12-year NBA veteran Jason Collins announced he is gay. Collins is the first openly gay athlete to play in a major American professional sports league. After Collins publicized his homosexuality, many...
At the beginning of the year I yearned for Rami and wondered if Cater to You would stand the test of time. I loved Rami’s cooking and enjoyed his presence and the aura of his kitchen. It felt as if Rami really cared about...
Each year Yom Ha’atzmaut, Israeli Independence Day, is a time for communal celebration of Israel’s existence. As in past years, many of this year’s festivities were devoted to fostering pride in the Jewish State and deepening the community’s commitment to Judaism and Jewish nationhood....
