YOSS Exhilarating Graduation Trip

Last week, the Yeshiva of South Shore eighth grade students enjoyed a fabulous trip celebrating their graduation. It was a unique trip that the boys will remember for a very long time. Together with their rebbeim, Rabbis Shonek, Rabbi Rosenwasser and Rabbi Neuman, they traveled up to Monsey and had a private audience with the Tosher Rebbe, Shlit”a. The Rebbe spoke to the group about the uniqueness of every Yid. “You are not a number,” he asserted. “Each and every one of you is beloved and special in the eyes of Hashem.” He explained the importance of davening and “talking” to Hashem. The talmidim felt the Rebbe’s warmth and love.

After his address, each student was able to offer a Shalom Aleichem to the Rebbe and to receive a personal bracha from him. It was a truly uplifting experience.

From therem they continued on to Liberty, New York, where they had an exclusive rental of Liberty Heights Trampoline Park. They especially enjoyed the “lava launch,” glow-in-the-dark trampo - lines, extreme dodgeball, and the myriad of arcade games.

After a late lunch at Liberty Pizza, the boys headed to the Kartrite Water Park in Monticello for a Splash-tastic time! They enjoyed the Adventure River, the Nor’easter ride, the Flowrider, the Time Warp, Kartrite Island, and even surfed the perfect wave in the Hawaiian Wave Simulator. What a way to conclude a full day of activities.

To cap it all off, halfway home, they stopped in Monsey at Kosher Castle for a late dinner of American and Chinese food, and of course, Thursday night cholent.

In addition to the rebbeim, the boys were chaperoned by Mr. Daniel Winkler, Middle School Principal, and Rabbi Shlomo Drebin, Program Coordinator, who planned and went above and beyond to make sure the boys had the best trip pos- sible.

This amazing graduation trip will not soon be forgotten. Moreover, the education they received during their eight years at Yeshiva of South Shore, the friendships they’ve made and the relationships they forged with their rebbeim will stay with them as they embark on the next stage of their lives in Mesivta.

Shulamith Honorees and Graduates

Estee Fischman is honored to be named Valedictorian of the Shulamith School for Girls Class of 2023. Estee lives in Woodmere with her parents and four sisters and has attended Shulamith for ten years. She is very excited to continue her Shulamith education and attend Shulamith High School next year. Estee is a diligent, hardworking, inquisitive student with a thirst for knowledge, as well as a compassionate and caring friend.

In addition to being an all-star in all of her honors classes, Estee served as one of the Editors- in- Chief of the yearbook. She also was an integral member of the Torah Bowl team, where she was tasked to learn the entire Sefer Beraishet with Rashi. In addition, Estee was a member of the Shulamith Sharks basketball team which made it to the finals. In her free time, Estee enjoys playing basketball and volleyball, singing, and spending time with her family and friends.

Atara Wieder, a resident of Lawrence and Cedarhurst, is proud to be a member of Shulamith’s 8th Grade Graduating Class of 2023 and honored to have been chosen as Salutatorian. She is the first in her family to graduate from Shulamith

Elementary and is looking forward to continuing her studies in Shulamith High School. Atara entered the school in third grade and was immediately taken in by its warm atmosphere, emphasis on middot, and the superlative education Shulamith is renowned for. Atara developed a love of learning and excelled in both Judaic and General Studies. Atara also cultivated strong friendships which she will cherish forever.

Atara is grateful for the many opportunities that she has been given at Shulamith. She participated on the Torah Bowl team which gave her the opportunity to further her knowledge in Parsha and compete with other schools in the community. She was in all of the honors classes, including the 8th grade Math Regents’ class. Filled with spirit, Atara enjoyed participating in all of the extracurricular activities offered by the school. In addition to school activities, Atara plays tennis in her free time and also enjoys swimming.

Bella Klein is honored to have been named a Keter Shem Tov Awardee of the Shulamith Class of 2023, and to share this award with one of her close friends and fellow classmates Chana Rubin. Bel- la lives in Woodmere with her family and is the second girl in her family to graduate from Shulamith. She has attended the school for the past six years and is looking forward to attending Shulamith High School next year.

In addition to being an honors student in all of her classes, Bella was a Student Council President this year, planned activities and the graduation trip, and ensured that every girl enjoyed her 8th grade year. Bella has also been on the basketball team for two years. In her free time, Bella enjoys playing basketball, dancing, baking, and spending time with her family and friends. Bella is also a dedicated youth leader at KAY shul on Shabbos and values participating in chessed opportunities around her community, such as packing bags for sick children, sending letters of support to chayalei Tzahal, and raising money for various tzedakah organizations.

Chana Rubin, a resident of Woodmere, is honored to have been named the Keter Shem Tov awardee of the Class of 2023. She gets to share this award with one of her close friends and fellow classmates, Bella Klein. She has been in Shulamith since nursery and looks forward to attending Shulamith High School next year.

Chana is very appreciative of the education and all the opportunities Shulamith has given her. In seventh grade, she served as Vice President of the Student Council and was on the basketball team. This year, Chana helped plan the 8th grade Shabbaton and was a starter for the Mustangs. Chana was exemplary in her sportsmanship, and her fine middot were readily apparent to students and coaches of other teams. In her free time, Chana likes to play basketball, bike, and spend time with her family and friends.

As an older cousin, Chana frequently helps out her aunts and uncles with her younger cousins. She plays games, does art projects, and keeps her cousins happily occupied in creative ways. Chana is also a devoted granddaughter to her Bubbie who is not well. She visits her Bubbie when she can and draws pictures to beautify her Bubbie’s room. In addition, Chana loves to text as many people as she can before Shabbat and Chagim to wish them well.