A Busy Week at YCQ

The YCQ Debate Team took home three awards at a competition on the topic of government funding for college education hosted by YCQ at the Young Israel of Kew Gardens Hills. Michael Zavulun and Elianah Aminova were the First Place Team, Michael was also awarded Second Place Speaker, and YCQ was the second place school overall.

Coach Mr. Miles Ehrenkranz remarked, “This win marks yet another successful accolade for YCQ’s debate team, as they follow up on last year’s impressive victory.” Coach Ehrenkranz praised the team members for their hard work and dedication, noting, “Tuesday’s results demonstrate the immense talent and dedication that this team embodies. I am so proud to coach this team, and the results are the reward of their hard work and effort.”

The debate team’s successes have been a source of pride for YCQ, and this recent tournament victory cements their bled mini bags with beanie hats, socks, teddy bears and stuffed hearts. Each bag included a personalized note with a motivational message, welcoming the babies into the world and letting them know they are loved. Chloe invited her rabbi, Rabbi Elon Soniker of Congregation Anshei Shalom, to give a D’var Torah for this special occasion. Chloe decided to personally deliver the bags to Mercy Hospital’s Neonatal NICU for the babies who are there, to send messages of love and encouragement. She met some of the