At Shalhevet in North Woodmere, a record turnout for open house

From Shalhevet HS

Shalhevet High School’s annual Open House last Sunday drew its largest turnout ever, with girls from 17 different schools coming to see how amazing Shalhevet really is.

The event began with tenth grader Avital Weinberg welcoming everyone and sharing her love for the North Woodmere school. Rosh Yeshiva Rabbi Friedman discussed Shalhevet’s — it’s a small school by design that does not fit any specific mold, warm, nurturing, and inspiring individual growth. The school encourages girls to pursue any profession they choose while adhering to a Torah framework.

After just a few days at Shalhevet, ninth grader Avigail Borah described an easy transition facilitated by the girls and teachers. Students Meira Nussbaum (tenth grade) and Devora Chait (eleventh grade) raved about all of the incredible extra-curricular activities that Shalhevet offers, from sports, to mock trial, to the play and more.

Assistant Principal Shaindy Lisker spoke about the true Shalhevet girl — exemplifying midot, chesed, and ahavat Yisroel.

College Guidance Director Ira Schildkraut explained to the importance of having an early start on college planning and the PSAT, SAT and application process.

Students Daniella Azose (eleventh grade) and Malka Marmer (twelfth grade) conveyed the outstanding AP and elective courses that are offered, and mentioned how the office of the principal, Esther Eisenman, is always open.

Mrs. Eisenman then wrapped up the speeches by sharing how remarkable all of the girls in Shalhevet are, from their impressive SAT and AP scores, to the top notch schools that they are accepted to afterwards, and their true love for all of Am Yisroel. Teachers were highlighted as the backbone of the school, challenging each student at their individual level.

Following the speeches, the parents and students all participated in a number of mini class lessons led by chumash teacher Morah Schulman, math teacher Mr. Kelly, Zionism teacher Rabbi Eliach, Torah sheb’al peh teacher Rabbi Schneeweiss, and science teacher Mr. Rada.

All of the parents and students were then invited to the ballroom where they enjoyed soups and salads from Qcumbers and each girl received her very own Shalhevet Sweatshirt and teachers and students were present to answer questions and share more about what a wonderful school Shalhevet is.

Shalhevet looks forward to welcoming the class of 2018!