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.
The Ramaz Upper School is now accepting applications for the 2023-24 school year.
Upper School News
![Watch the Video: Students' Dazzling Passions Take Center Stage at RamJam]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1701273140/ramaz/tyd7jsuigouulcnxc6jd/RamJam.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1701273140/ramaz/tyd7jsuigouulcnxc6jd/RamJam.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1701273140/ramaz/tyd7jsuigouulcnxc6jd/RamJam.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1701273140/ramaz/tyd7jsuigouulcnxc6jd/RamJam.jpg","width":811}])
From chesed to activism to the arts, Ramaz students always find new ways to inspire us. This was extremely evident as they highlighted their passions through performance at the RamJam showcase. They sang rock and roll and a cappella, played many different instruments, danced their hearts out, and...
![Ramaz Joins Forces for Chesed with Clean Speech NYC]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1701269294/ramaz/bkpvr5bj5vdicpfqu524/CleanSpeechStudent.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1701269294/ramaz/bkpvr5bj5vdicpfqu524/CleanSpeechStudent.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1701269294/ramaz/bkpvr5bj5vdicpfqu524/CleanSpeechStudent.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1701269294/ramaz/bkpvr5bj5vdicpfqu524/CleanSpeechStudent.png","width":932}])
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.
![Freshman Fun Day Truly Lives Up to Its Name]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1701285642/ramaz/qvf8a8imgcb2slfqfcey/FreshmenIceSkating.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1701285642/ramaz/qvf8a8imgcb2slfqfcey/FreshmenIceSkating.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1701285642/ramaz/qvf8a8imgcb2slfqfcey/FreshmenIceSkating.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1701285642/ramaz/qvf8a8imgcb2slfqfcey/FreshmenIceSkating.jpg","width":903}])
Students had an exciting time bonding together during Freshmen Fun Day! Different groups participated in activities based on the students’ preferences, and they all had a blast while becoming even closer friends. One group baked babka together in the lunchroom, from kneading dough to spreading chocolate and sugar to sending their delicious pastries to the oven; another group...
![Seniors Take a Cultural Excursion to a Thrilling Music Performance]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1701207518/ramaz/xp79hmqzqp4obelqhfmw/1stculturalenrichmentexperience.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1701207518/ramaz/xp79hmqzqp4obelqhfmw/1stculturalenrichmentexperience.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1701207518/ramaz/xp79hmqzqp4obelqhfmw/1stculturalenrichmentexperience.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1701207518/ramaz/xp79hmqzqp4obelqhfmw/1stculturalenrichmentexperience.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1701207518/ramaz/xp79hmqzqp4obelqhfmw/1stculturalenrichmentexperience.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1701207518/ramaz/xp79hmqzqp4obelqhfmw/1stculturalenrichmentexperience.jpg","width":1920}])
The extracurricular Cultural Enrichment Program went on its first outing of the year, as six seniors and faculty advisor David Aronson attended a thrilling performance of the Will Calhoun Quartet. The music was a rhythmic feast for the ears, with wild syncopation and exciting...
![The Upper School Dazzles Visitors at the Open House]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1700071053/ramaz/zumttr3dsk4zkwcc3i7j/1111OHJoannaParker.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1700071053/ramaz/zumttr3dsk4zkwcc3i7j/1111OHJoannaParker.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1700071053/ramaz/zumttr3dsk4zkwcc3i7j/1111OHJoannaParker.png","width":800}])
Thanks to all those who came out on Motzei Shabbat to learn about our Upper School and hear directly from our articulate and engaging students and talented faculty about the Ramaz difference, including our small class sizes, dynamic student-faculty relationship, diverse extracurriculars, unparalleled activism, and how...
![Upper Schoolers Commemorate Veterans Day with Heartfelt Presentations]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1700077546/ramaz/q9h1hzhmtni3vmif8fz0/USVeteransDay.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1700077546/ramaz/q9h1hzhmtni3vmif8fz0/USVeteransDay.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1700077546/ramaz/q9h1hzhmtni3vmif8fz0/USVeteransDay.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1700077546/ramaz/q9h1hzhmtni3vmif8fz0/USVeteransDay.jpg","width":904}])
The Upper School observed Veterans Day on Friday with a heartfelt assembly. Students presented meaningful stories about their own grandfathers' service in the militry. In addition, they heard from Ramaz parent Sergeant Joshua Goldberg, who is a former U.S. Marine, who had spoken at the Middle School two days before. He told students...
![Watch Video: Israeli Singer Gad Elbaz Delivers a Surprise Concert to the Upper School]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1699472022/ramaz/of0nzajzptotpzf6u1by/GadElbaz.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1699472022/ramaz/of0nzajzptotpzf6u1by/GadElbaz.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1699472022/ramaz/of0nzajzptotpzf6u1by/GadElbaz.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1699472022/ramaz/of0nzajzptotpzf6u1by/GadElbaz.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1699472022/ramaz/of0nzajzptotpzf6u1by/GadElbaz.jpg","width":1271}])
Upper Schoolers were surprised by a private concert from famed Israeli singer Gad Elbaz! Before his performance at Monday evening's rally, he chose to visit our school to speak with students and to perform. He brought inspirational words about love and advocacy, and warmed everyone's hearts with incredible music. As he sang, he encouraged...
![The Chamber Choir Advocates for the Hostages Through Song]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1699471247/ramaz/k3acfedahnkhboq3jseh/ChamberChoir.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1699471247/ramaz/k3acfedahnkhboq3jseh/ChamberChoir.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1699471247/ramaz/k3acfedahnkhboq3jseh/ChamberChoir.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1699471247/ramaz/k3acfedahnkhboq3jseh/ChamberChoir.png","width":893}])
The Upper School Chamber Choir joined in song with Heschel and SAR choirs for the Koolulam’s “Bring Them Home” project, performing a powerful rendition of Madonna’s “Like a Prayer” outside Lincoln Center in solidarity with Israel. The recording of their performance will be combined with that of over 300 musicians worldwide to call for action to rescue...
![The Boys and Girls Varsity Basketball Teams Fight Fiercely at the Glouberman Tournament]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1699472690/ramaz/ku5fwhw4boefw3paphqd/USStudentsGoingtoLA.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1699472690/ramaz/ku5fwhw4boefw3paphqd/USStudentsGoingtoLA.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1699472690/ramaz/ku5fwhw4boefw3paphqd/USStudentsGoingtoLA.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1699472690/ramaz/ku5fwhw4boefw3paphqd/USStudentsGoingtoLA.jpg","width":1024}])
The Ramaz boys and girls Varsity basketball teams took part in the 9th Annual Steve Glouberman Basketball Tournament in Los Angeles, CA hosted by Shalhevet High School! The Rams participation in this tournament is one of the highlights of the season for both teams. This year’s tournament featured some of the best boys and girls teams in the country...