Chesed
Ramaz is rooted in its commitment to menschlichkeit and helping those in need. Our students recognize the importance of emulating God through acts of loving-kindness. The chesed we strive to promote in our students is rooted in a sense of responsibility to serve the Jewish people and all of humanity -- leading with kindness to improve the world!
Giving a helping hand, making a positive change, and bringing happiness and warmth to others is the driving force of the Ramaz student body. HINENI is hearing the question and always being ready with the answer: Here I am, I'm ready, SEND ME.
Chesed News
![Students Gain Greater Understanding of Disabilities and Create Assistive Devices at the Innovation Lab]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1701883257/ramaz/uh8kedtkhikzefid1csk/4thgrInnovationLab.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1701883257/ramaz/uh8kedtkhikzefid1csk/4thgrInnovationLab.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1701883257/ramaz/uh8kedtkhikzefid1csk/4thgrInnovationLab.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1701883257/ramaz/uh8kedtkhikzefid1csk/4thgrInnovationLab.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1701883257/ramaz/uh8kedtkhikzefid1csk/4thgrInnovationLab.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1701883257/ramaz/uh8kedtkhikzefid1csk/4thgrInnovationLab.jpg","width":1920}])
The fourth grade is starting their Design Thinking Challenge in partnership with ADI Foundation, in which students will design and prototype an assistive device for a person with specific physical disabilities. Building empathy is the goal of the whole design process. The first step in the process is a deep dive into research. As part of researching physical limitations, students went through a series of simulations. Without using...
![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.
![Sixth Graders Design Chanukah Cards at the KJ Lunch and Learn]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1699470646/ramaz/oummj2zfz0s7p5fvd9w2/LunchandLearnStickers.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1699470646/ramaz/oummj2zfz0s7p5fvd9w2/LunchandLearnStickers.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1699470646/ramaz/oummj2zfz0s7p5fvd9w2/LunchandLearnStickers.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1699470646/ramaz/oummj2zfz0s7p5fvd9w2/LunchandLearnStickers.jpg","width":1024}])
At this week's installment of the KJ Lunch and Learn program, sixth graders gathered with elderly members of the Jewish community and made Chanukah cards. Everyone had a great time bonding while combining their creativity and their excitement for the upcoming holiday. They shared...
![Machane Ramaz Raises Thousands of Dollars for Eilat Emergency Center]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1698256921/ramaz/cfqri8hoffjuqkpwrkdz/MachaneRamaz2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1698256921/ramaz/cfqri8hoffjuqkpwrkdz/MachaneRamaz2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1698256921/ramaz/cfqri8hoffjuqkpwrkdz/MachaneRamaz2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1698256921/ramaz/cfqri8hoffjuqkpwrkdz/MachaneRamaz2.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1698256921/ramaz/cfqri8hoffjuqkpwrkdz/MachaneRamaz2.jpg","width":1600}])
The first installment of Machane Ramaz, the Parent Council's Israeli-style "shuk" fundraiser, was an amazing success. With tables of food, clothing, jewelry, and letters of appreciation for teachers and IDF soldiers, the fundraiser generated $18,000 to help displaced Israelis in Eilat! Thank you to...
![The Eighth Grade Snack Sale Raises Hundreds of Dollars for Israel]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1698256130/ramaz/bip1xmnqj4syjkqzyhga/MSSellingSnacksforIsrael.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1698256130/ramaz/bip1xmnqj4syjkqzyhga/MSSellingSnacksforIsrael.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1698256130/ramaz/bip1xmnqj4syjkqzyhga/MSSellingSnacksforIsrael.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1698256130/ramaz/bip1xmnqj4syjkqzyhga/MSSellingSnacksforIsrael.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1698256130/ramaz/bip1xmnqj4syjkqzyhga/MSSellingSnacksforIsrael.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1698256130/ramaz/bip1xmnqj4syjkqzyhga/MSSellingSnacksforIsrael.jpg","width":1916}])
Every Tuesday, the Eighth Graders are selling snacks to raise money for Israel! All the proceeds for this weekly event will go to help rebuild Kibbutz Nir Oz, one of the kibbutzim destroyed on October 7. This week, the fundraiser generated $550! Ramaz is...
![Students Fight Against Breast Cancer with Pink Day]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1698241121/ramaz/spyrhcsu4wkwvackksl5/PinkDay2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1698241121/ramaz/spyrhcsu4wkwvackksl5/PinkDay2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1698241121/ramaz/spyrhcsu4wkwvackksl5/PinkDay2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1698241121/ramaz/spyrhcsu4wkwvackksl5/PinkDay2.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1698241121/ramaz/spyrhcsu4wkwvackksl5/PinkDay2.jpg","width":1594}])
Pink snacks, pink tchotchkes, pink tutus, and pink bow ties. That’s what filled the Upper School as our students and faculty participated in a range of activities to raise money and awareness to fight Breast Cancer. Everyone showed their spirit and dedication to this important cause when they...
![Students Purchase Food for IDF Troops]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1697048820/ramaz/t9duh9gmfsrbe58kv58t/IDFPic.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1697048820/ramaz/t9duh9gmfsrbe58kv58t/IDFPic.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1697048820/ramaz/t9duh9gmfsrbe58kv58t/IDFPic.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1697048820/ramaz/t9duh9gmfsrbe58kv58t/IDFPic.jpg","width":1024}])
Ramaz students are doing their part to help Israel during this time of need. Upper Schoolers purchased food for donation to the IDF!
![Students Pack Food for Community Fridges]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1697046605/ramaz/mxdwur4u0tq6r1gtcj4d/CommunityFridges.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1697046605/ramaz/mxdwur4u0tq6r1gtcj4d/CommunityFridges.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1697046605/ramaz/mxdwur4u0tq6r1gtcj4d/CommunityFridges.jpg","width":768}])
Upper Schoolers participated in a chesed mission to help provide resources to those dealing with food insecurity. The students joined together and packed food for community fridges in New York City.
![The Upper School Throws a Party with Yachad]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1696449363/ramaz/lxiroxhbgb6oyzj63yin/YachadSilentDisco.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1696449363/ramaz/lxiroxhbgb6oyzj63yin/YachadSilentDisco.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1696449363/ramaz/lxiroxhbgb6oyzj63yin/YachadSilentDisco.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1696449363/ramaz/lxiroxhbgb6oyzj63yin/YachadSilentDisco.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1696449363/ramaz/lxiroxhbgb6oyzj63yin/YachadSilentDisco.jpg","width":1600}])
Ramaz Upper School partnered with the organization Yachad for some fun and inspirational chesed! Adults helped by the organization Yachad, which provides housing and other resources to those with special needs, visited Ramaz Upper School and had a Silent Disco dance party...