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The Upper School commemorated the 23rd anniversary of September 11, 2001, with a meaningful day of service and reflection. The day began with school-wide tefillah and an address from Jamie Lassner '82, a Hatzalah volunteer and first responder on 9/11. Mr. Lassner shared stories about his experience on the day, and...

Mazal tov to all the 2024 graduates embarking on their Israel gap year! Members of the Israel Guidance team and Ramaz administrators have traveled all the way to the airport to give each alum a heartfelt goodbye. In addition to hugs and well wishes, they give all the students Ramaz Tefilat HaDerech Cards (the prayer for safe travel), as well as Ramaz cookies so they can have a “taste of Ramaz” before their trip. The Ramaz...

Fourth graders learned about the September 11 attacks and its significance to New York City and everyone alive at the time. The fourth graders spoke about the fact that any adult who was alive on September 11, 2001 could tell you where they were that day, similar to how they can recount where they were or what they did on days where they heard big news. They then...

Ahead of September 11, students from the Middle School baked treats and wrote notes for Ramaz's local fire department, FDNY Engine 22/Ladder 13/ Battalion 10, to thank them for their service. Students from 6th and 8th grade visited the fire department on September 10 to deliver the home-baked goods and handwritten notes and...

The Parents Council kicked off the new school year with a fabulous Welcome and Volunteer breakfast on September 10. While enjoying delicious bites and coffee, parents heard from the leaders of the Parents Council about the upcoming programming and opportunities to get involved in their very popular and important initiatives like...

Two IDF soldiers paid powerful visits to the senior class. Corporal E., a graduate of Ramaz currently serving in the Israeli Air Force, addressed the senior boys, discussing how he drafted to the IDF and about his role in the military. The students were moved to hear from a current chayal, especially one whose background is so similar to their own. The senior girls heard from Ariella Ruback, who was serving in the IDF as a border observer on October 7. She described her experiences that...

First graders began the year reading the book Have You Filled a Bucket Today? This is a book about kindness, which shares ways that each person can "fill someone's bucket" and lift them up throughout daily life. This relates to their first unit in Ramaz's Character Strong curriculum, in which students have their "Kindness Kickoff." First graders had a discussion about how they can fill someone's bucket in the classroom, at home, and in their community. They completed a drawing and writing...

The ECC welcomed its classes back into the garden with the year's first session of GrowTorah! This year-long program helps students learn about nature, engage all their senses, and explore gardening through the lens of Judaism. At this session, the students discussed what their class might grow this year and how everyone can help their community by...