Congratulations to the Ramaz Ultimate Frisbee team. They defeated league powerhouse East Side Middle School 8-7 on universe point. With the score tied 7-7 and the game on the line, the team showed tremendous poise as they worked the disc up the field and into the endzone. Go Rams!

Ambassador Danny Danon, Israel's Permanent Representative to the United Nations invited us to attend the opening exhibition, Israel's Humanitarian Aid Around the World. Although it was a late evening event, freshman Shira S., sophomores Charles S., and Adam V., juniors Gail H., and Ella R. and senior Ilan S. signed on without ever expecting to have such an eye-opening, informative and impactful experience. All too often, we view Israel only through the lens of military operations as the imperative need for the IDF to keep Israel secure and safe is on-going and essential. Most of us do not know about the humanitarian efforts that the IDF extends to countries around the world when disaster strikes. We listened in awe as we heard about the 2010 delegation to Haiti following the mega earthquake where Israel treated over 1100 patients, the 2013 delegation sent to the Philippines to set up a field hospital following the typhoon strike, and in 2016 as part of "Operation Good Neighbor,"...

Following the footsteps of the 5th and 6th grade chorus, the 7th and 8th grade chorus visited the UES Rehabilitation and Nursing Center to brighten the day of the seniors there. They performed songs from The Greatest Showman, tefillah, and Hamilton!

​Mazal tov to Parallax 2018, the Ramaz literary and art magazine, on being awarded the Silver Crown Award (in addition to the gold medal) by the Columbia Scholastic Press Association. Medal judging is accomplished by publication advisors. Crown Award judging is accomplished by a panel of professional experts. The Silver Crown Award was given to about 20 high school literary and art magazines in the entire country. Parallax 2017 won the same award the previous year. Kudos to Dr. Edith L. Honig, literary advisor. Literary editors: Julia Levi '18, Noa Attias '18, Sarah Issever '18, and Natalie K. '19. Art and Design advisor: Barbara Abramson. Design editor: Sarah Issever '18. ​Art and Photography advisor: Rachel Rabhan. ​Photography advisor: Kevin Goggin. For the first time, Ramaz also submitted individual student work to Columbia Scholastic Press Association to be considered for the Gold Circle Awards. We are very proud to announce that Natalie K.'s '19 poem, "Cento: A Love Song for Opera," won first place in the poetry category. Natalie, a senior, is co-editor of Parallax 2019 and an opera singer herself. Big mazal tov!

Many 8th and a few 7th grade students attended a new Gemara-based competition from Talmud Israeli. Like Torah Bowl, the students competed as teams against other area schools, this time at Westchester Day School. Our students prepared several dapim of Masechet Bava Batra as presented by Talmud Israeli, and also studied several decades of Israeli history. Our students enjoyed a beach-side barbecue lunch and received sweatshirts and other SWAG. Yashar kochachem to Shoshana S. and Alex M., who represented Ramaz in the lightning round.

Juniors were honored to welcome musicians Sae Hashimoto and Brandon Ilaw who were wonderful. They explored various aspects of percussion ensemble and solo playing with a fascinated audience of Ramaz students. For some, this was the first up-close introduction to many of the instruments used. The music was beautiful and the musicianship at a very high level...

The French Culture Club had the honor to host David, the French proprietor and creator of Gourmandises de France, the only Kosher, parve, French patisserie and cafe on the Upper East Side....

Seventh and eighth grade public speaking students visited Regis High School to meet with Mr. Eric DiMichele, the renowned debate coach whose teams have won 29 out of 34 national debate championships. Regis is ranked as the number one Catholic boys high school in the nation. Mr. DiMichele explained the various types of debate and discussed the passion, commitment and work ethic required to win championships. Most of all, he encouraged Ramaz students to just "do it", get involved with debate and to learn by doing instead of waiting because you think you're not good enough. Ramaz students watched several Regis debaters in action and were impressed with their knowledge about history and current events and their professionalism with oratory and debate. The afternoon gave Ramaz students a chance to see excellence in action. We thanked Mr. DiMichele and his students for their time, talent and encouragement.

Shushan Purim was a real "vnahafoch hu" as students traded their sweaters and ties for costumes and masks. The Purim energy was felt throughout the building with faculty, students, and even staff arriving in costume. The administration came prepared in their full Star Trek Regalia! Inflatables and games were all over the gym and auditorium. In addition, there was a photo booth for everyone to capture their crazy costumes. The day ended with a G.O. assembly with a special R.A.M edition of Jeopardy, a Purim Shpiel, and the annual costume contest. To view photos...

Ramaz loves to take advantage of our cultural backyard! Upper School students went to the NY Philharmonic to see Jaap van Zweden conduct Brahm's First Symphony. For some, this was their first time at an orchestral concert. Thanks to the Martin and Susan Sanders Family Foundation for Classical Music Enrichment at Ramaz for making the trip possible.