By Olivia Sohn ‘23, Features Editor Have you ever wished you could take back something you said? Make a different decision? Undo something you regret?  The Midnight Library by Matt Haig explores the infinite possibilities of Nora Seed’s life as she drifts between life and death. The midnight library exists […]

By Harry Posner ’24, Staff Writer SNL has found its new hit recurring sketch. In the skit, comedy trio Please Don’t Destroy — which consists of Ben Marshall, John Higgins, and Martin Herlihy — interact with celebrity stars playing the part of the awkward “ordinary Joes.” Their skits are usually […]

By Maya Barlev ‘24, Staff Writer Have you ever wondered about the preparations that go into the Shabbaton? Well, the Programming Council plans most of the Shabbaton’s activities with the exception of the food, Panoply, and sleeping arrangements. Outlined below are the steps the Programming Council takes to plan students’ […]

By Sadie Mank ‘23, Features Editor  After outlining plans for her Jewish Community Center (JCC) Special Needs Theater Program in the February issue of Helios, Emma Jonas has since convened the first three meetings, giving neurally atypical teens access to her beloved world of musical theater.  Jonas now leads weekly […]

Compiled by Sadie Mank ‘23, Features Editor  As we enter the longest days of the year and prepare for a seasonal switch, it’s time to transition playlists as well. What better source for new tunes is there than the educational mentors in our midst! Here are song recommendations that Heschel […]

By Gemma Levy ‘23, News Editor  Question: How can I approach a teacher when they grade something of mine incorrectly, but I’m scared of confrontation? Dear Anonymous,  Thank you so much for your question! At some point in our high school careers, we all get a grade that we may […]

By Sophie Gross ‘23, Staff Writer Welcome to the fourth installment of “The Chemistry of Baking”! Bread’s use of yeast as a raising agent makes it a distinctive sub-category of baked-good. French brioche is a particularly rich, flavorful bread and certainly requires yeast to rise. Yeast is a single-celled live […]

By Sylvia Zeltzer ‘24, Staff Writer  The Smith at 1900 Broadway offers a highly satisfying experience. Its extensive brunch, lunch, and dinner menus boast a selection of salads, sandwiches, and pasta dishes. The service at The Smith is efficient and warm. Upon arrival on a recent Sunday, I was greeted […]

By Anonymous  Question: How do I avoid conformity in the face of social pressure?  Dear Anonymous,  Thanks for your submission!  Honestly,  I confess that I have felt and even succumbed to social pressures myself. I would be lying if I said that I am above the temptation to conform and […]

By Emma Jonas ‘23, Opinion Editor Former Helios Editor-in-Chief and 2019 Heschel graduate Abby Fisher is now a junior at Wesleyan University. She is an English major, a decision which she remarked should come as no surprise to any of her Heschel teachers, and is minoring in Jewish Studies. Fisher […]