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Students Sing, Pray, and Commemorate the Hostages with Israeli Pop Star Ishay Ribo

Ramaz students were surprised with a private concert by the one and only Ishay Ribo! The Orthodox pop star, who just made history as the first Israeli musician to sell out Madison Square Garden, delivered powerful messages in support of Israel between incredible songs with religious lyrics. The students...

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Sophomores Bond on an Incredible Shabbaton Full of Ruach

The Sophomore Shabbaton was an all-around success. Students started off the day at the Dave & Busters at the Woodbridge Center, where they bonded over video games and pizza. After their pizza lunch, sophomores headed to the Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel. They were joined for Shabbat by Digital Dov Katz, who led Family Feud on Friday night and Trivia Challenge on Motzei Shabbat. Everyone...

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Acclaimed Author and Military Expert Yaakov Katz Speaks to Ramaz Juniors

Juniors had the privilege of receiving a visit from Ramaz parent Yaakov Katz, renowned author, journalist, and Israeli military expert. He spoke to students about the war, the tactics that Hamas uses to undermine Israel, the dynamics between different countries and terrorist organizations in relation to Israel, and the possible paths forward for...

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Rabbi Leo Dee Pays a Moving Visit to Juniors and Seniors

Juniors and seniors were addressed by Rabbi Leo Dee, whose wife and two daughters were killed in a terrorist attack this past April. He discussed our ability to have hope as people — based on the teaching of Rabbi Saks, Rabbi Dee emphasized the power of hope rather than optimism, as optimism is a passive belief, whereas with hope, we are players in changing the world. He used examples...

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Ramaz Joins Forces for Chesed with Clean Speech NYC

Ramaz is proud to be part of the Clean Speech NYC campaign, a 30-day community-wide education and awareness campaign to unite us in the practice of Jewish mindful speech, to build a more positive, respectful, and peaceful world. Click here for the Day 10 video, which features Ramaz Junior Grace K. Sign up at www.cleanspeech.com/nyc to take the 30-day Clean Speech challenge and get daily videos, tips, and tools to elevate our speech, and detox from negative speech. Plus, follow @cleanspeechnyc on Instagram and share the posts to spread the word about positive speech.

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