Torah & Mitzvot
Ramaz has always been at the forefront of deepening students' engagement with their Jewish identity, cultivating a commitment to Torah learning, and inspiring the next generation's observance of mitzvot. Faculty foster intellectual honesty, a spirit of objectivity, respect for diversity of views, as well as the equality and dignity of all people. Our tradition of an informed love and reverence of Torah and mitzvot shapes how our students relate to God and humanity, and express their commitment to the Jewish people as well as to humankind and to the physical world.
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![Chumash Skills Students Construct Kohen Gadol Chestplates with Food]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1718381203/ramaz/o8uppbldvekoobcy9mof/kohengadolchestplate_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1718381203/ramaz/o8uppbldvekoobcy9mof/kohengadolchestplate_1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1718381203/ramaz/o8uppbldvekoobcy9mof/kohengadolchestplate_1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1718381203/ramaz/o8uppbldvekoobcy9mof/kohengadolchestplate_1.jpg","width":1200}])
In Ms. Laura Csillag’s fifth grade Chumash Skills class, students connected with their lessons by constructing the חושן (chestplate) of the kohen gadol using food! In their lesson, they focused on details like adorning the chestplate with 12 stones, which represented the 12 שבטים (tribes) of Bnei Yisrael. As they...
![Students and Parents Celebrate the Accomplishment of Six Matmidim Juniors]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1717006914/ramaz/zmk2tulfaaah2w9wvrny/530Matmidim.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1717006914/ramaz/zmk2tulfaaah2w9wvrny/530Matmidim.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1717006914/ramaz/zmk2tulfaaah2w9wvrny/530Matmidim.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1717006914/ramaz/zmk2tulfaaah2w9wvrny/530Matmidim.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1717006914/ramaz/zmk2tulfaaah2w9wvrny/530Matmidim.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1717006914/ramaz/zmk2tulfaaah2w9wvrny/530Matmidim.jpg","width":2048}])
After Shacharit, parents and the entire eleventh grade celebrated the accomplishment of the six junior students in the Matmidim program, who all completed Masechet Makkot. The students studied this text independently, on their own time, and took weekly quizzes. To honor their impressive accomplishment, each of the six students presented an original...
![Sixth Graders Combine Torah and Design Thinking to Create Models of the Mishkan]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1717168564/ramaz/zcuanuoucxm7d0vb7xnr/6thgrmishkan.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1717168564/ramaz/zcuanuoucxm7d0vb7xnr/6thgrmishkan.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1717168564/ramaz/zcuanuoucxm7d0vb7xnr/6thgrmishkan.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1717168564/ramaz/zcuanuoucxm7d0vb7xnr/6thgrmishkan.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1717168564/ramaz/zcuanuoucxm7d0vb7xnr/6thgrmishkan.jpg","width":1600}])
The students in Ms. Laura Csillag’s sixth grade Navi Skills class built models of the Mishkan. Some designed their structures by hand, while others created PowerPoint slideshows. Some students even used computer programs such as Fortnite, Bloxburg, and Animal Crossing. The project solidified students’ knowledge of...
![Sixth Graders Create Pesach Comic Books with Help from a Published Torah Comic Artist]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1713376886/ramaz/v84ckdlna88f5uwllfbl/6thgrpassovercomics.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1713376886/ramaz/v84ckdlna88f5uwllfbl/6thgrpassovercomics.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1713376886/ramaz/v84ckdlna88f5uwllfbl/6thgrpassovercomics.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1713376886/ramaz/v84ckdlna88f5uwllfbl/6thgrpassovercomics.jpg","width":1121}])
Comic book artist Andrew Galitzer, creator of the published book, Torah Comics, came to speak to sixth graders about adapting stories into their own artwork. He showed the students how he takes Torah stories and turns them into comic book...
![Fourth Graders Show Their Love of Tanakh at the Annual Chidon Competition]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1712780974/ramaz/ewebswx3giyvxd8zpvv2/Chidon.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1712780974/ramaz/ewebswx3giyvxd8zpvv2/Chidon.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1712780974/ramaz/ewebswx3giyvxd8zpvv2/Chidon.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1712780974/ramaz/ewebswx3giyvxd8zpvv2/Chidon.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1712780974/ramaz/ewebswx3giyvxd8zpvv2/Chidon.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1712780974/ramaz/ewebswx3giyvxd8zpvv2/Chidon.jpg","width":1710}])
The entire fourth grade participated in Ramaz’s annual Chidon HaTanakh, a friendly competition in which they answered questions about all kinds of biblical stories. Their hard work to study this material and then to showcase their knowledge under pressure was truly inspiring. As the finalists competed, all their friends cheered them on, including...
![Middle School Torah Bowl Members Flex Their Knowledge at the Playoffs]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1710942562/ramaz/yozkbwxymeairggxd6ak/MSTorahBowlPlayoffs.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1710942562/ramaz/yozkbwxymeairggxd6ak/MSTorahBowlPlayoffs.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1710942562/ramaz/yozkbwxymeairggxd6ak/MSTorahBowlPlayoffs.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1710942562/ramaz/yozkbwxymeairggxd6ak/MSTorahBowlPlayoffs.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1710942562/ramaz/yozkbwxymeairggxd6ak/MSTorahBowlPlayoffs.jpg","width":1475}])
The Middle School Torah Bowl team played valiantly at the playoffs at Yeshiva of Flatbush! Over the last few months, these students have competed in three matches against other schools in the NYC division, finally making it to the playoffs. At this exciting round...
![A Special Visitor Uses His Financial Investing Expertise to Talk with Juniors About Truthfulness]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1710963765/ramaz/unlcgxno0xbeqymbravq/DoftTruthfulness.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1710963765/ramaz/unlcgxno0xbeqymbravq/DoftTruthfulness.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1710963765/ramaz/unlcgxno0xbeqymbravq/DoftTruthfulness.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1710963765/ramaz/unlcgxno0xbeqymbravq/DoftTruthfulness.jpg","width":984}])
Mr. Jacob Doft '87, a current Ramaz parent and the CEO/Partner/Portfolio Manager of Highline Capital Management, L.P., spoke to the junior grade about the need to uphold truth and morality even in the business world. He discussed real-life experiences that concern...
![Third Graders Celebrate Rashi's Birthday with the Man of the Hour]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1710962228/ramaz/hcz5an3wgvcg8ydqbbtv/RashiBirthday.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1710962228/ramaz/hcz5an3wgvcg8ydqbbtv/RashiBirthday.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1710962228/ramaz/hcz5an3wgvcg8ydqbbtv/RashiBirthday.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1710962228/ramaz/hcz5an3wgvcg8ydqbbtv/RashiBirthday.jpg","width":1024}])
The third grade received a special visit to help them celebrate Rashi's life and legacy. For the beloved medieval commentator's birthday, Rashi himself came to celebrate with the students! He visited their classes and everyone...
![Upper School Holds a Teacher's Siyum for Nach Yomi]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1706736936/ramaz/yqpb1zguasf5kjjuyzoe/BlumenthalSiyum_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1706736936/ramaz/yqpb1zguasf5kjjuyzoe/BlumenthalSiyum_1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1706736936/ramaz/yqpb1zguasf5kjjuyzoe/BlumenthalSiyum_1.jpg","width":520}])
Following a special full-school davening on Wednesday morning, Mr. Rafael Blumenthal, Director of College Guidance, celebrated his completion of Nach Yomi with a siyum and a presentation...