This week started off with a trip to the community home Hillel Lodge! There, each student was paired with a resident to befriend. We started to forge meaningful connections that will continue to grow over the next few weeks. We will be returning to Hillel Lodge to catch up with our new friends every Monday.
On Thursday, Ari Kotkowski of the Grade 8 class presented a wonderful Dvar Torah about this week’s Parsha, Ki Tavo. He discussed the concept of punishment and reward, and what it means to give to others. The Middle School students then broke off into groups to discuss questions provided by Dr. Marcovitz. The discussions were led by Grade 8 students.
On Friday, Grade 8 participated in a fun and tasty lesson! We made chocolate logs! The purpose of this, is to practice the concept of Baal Tashchit – Not to waste and recycle instead. This is because used leftover snack from the Middle School retreat, to make something new.
Prepared: Talia Cherun