Upper School
Welcome to the Ramaz Upper School!
The Ramaz difference.
Ramaz Upper School students are inspired, guided, and advised as they grow academically, personally, religiously, and spiritually. Ramaz students gain confidence and skills necessary to succeed in college and beyond and through our dynamic curriculum, outstanding teaching and expansive co curricular program, they develop a sense of responsibility for the Jewish people, all Americans, and all humankind.
Rabbi Aaron Frank's Blog - Mifrasim מפרשים
“To reach a port, we must sail, sometimes with the wind, sometimes against it. But we must not drift or lie at anchor.”
This quote by Oliver Wendell Holmes, talks about sails, mifrasim, מפרשים, and should speak to each of us as adults, parents and educators as we work to navigate our lives and parents and educators. The education and raising of a child is a precious balance.
Sometimes we have to work on the child’s terms in order to achieve success. We have to lean in and sail with the wind along with our child’s interests, nature and personality in order to help facilitate growth and learning.
There are other times where we have to push against our child’s natural tendencies, to push against the wind to help most. While we have to provide the safety nets of love and support, we sometimes have to prod children to push deeper or wider and to go beyond their comfort zones. There are no easy answers as to when to lean into the wind and when to push against it, but we must still strive to consistently move forward. Drifting or lying at anchor is not an option.
This monthly blog is meant to be a catalyst for learning, collaboration and conversation as we all work together to best navigate our paths and help our most precious treasures, our children and students, reach their own ports and reach their potential.
Upper School News
The Class of 2025 marched into the auditorium in their royal blue gowns, decorated graduation caps, and stoles that read "BRING THEM HOME," remembering and honoring the hostages even during life's happiest moments. The 77th Commencement Ceremony opened...
The senior grade ended their school year with the Daniella Moffson z"l Day of Service. This day is a special tribute to an extraordinary Ramaz alumna from the class of 2012 whose life was filled with chesed and promise...
Upper Schoolers threw a mind-blowing Celebration of the Arts, an evening that showcased the talents of student artists across every discipline. The auditorium and second floor were full of stunning photography, paintings, and...
The Ramaz Class of 2025 has become the inaugural recipients of “ספרים לבוגרים”/“Books for Graduates.” As these students ready to journey into the wide world, the Upper School faculty wished to gift each graduate with a most valuable piece of merchandise: a book. And...
Seniors were honored to receive a visit from Mr. Maury Litwack, who founded Teach Coalition and is the founder and CEO of Jewish Voters Unite. He used his time with students to discuss a pressing matter: the importance of voting and...
In the latest installment of its “Ha-Sifriyah Matzigah” series, the Ramaz Upper School Library had a dream come true: they headed to the New York City Ballet in Lincoln Center to see A Midsummer Night’s Dream. The ballet...
Freshmen in the Technology, Engineering, and Computing (TEC) class have been spending all semester working on a prototype for a new invention that they think will benefit society. They presented their working prototypes to their teachers and peers. Some examples of ingenious products included...
During the Upper School faculty's Professional Development Day, teachers loved the opportunity to attend sessions taught by their fellow teachers! With engaging discussion and multimedia...
Seniors took an incredible trip to Poland and Israel. They explored sites of Poland's vibrant pre-war Jewish history, including towns and synagogues from the Renaissance and Enlightenment. The...