Rep Rice toasts Rambam Mesivta

Students of Rambam Mesivta were honored by a visit from South Shore Rep. Kathleen Rice who came to congratulate the school on being the only one on Long Island to be accorded Blue Ribbon status this year. In fact, Rambam is the only yeshiva high school on Long Island to have ever achieved this status since the program, which marks educational excellence, began in 1983.

Rambam Rosh HaMesivta  Rabbi Zev Friedman introduced Rep. Rice and praised her for her integrity and support of Israel.

“She undoubtedly withstood tremendous pressure from the administration when she decided, independently, to vote against the deal with Iran. She did so forcefully, passionately and early on,” said Rabbi Friedman.

“I’ve had the opportunity to meet with her on a number of occasions in private homes and in her office. She indicated that she can be independent because she is not looking to be a career politician. She has the skills and wherewithal to work the private sector.” 

Turning to Rep. Rice, Rabbi Friedman jokingly said, “Whenever you are ready to retire we have a position for you teaching American Government and Politics here at Rambam!”

Rep. Rice lauded the students for their accomplishments, praising both their academic achievement and social activism which is indicative of the moral fiber and values that they learn at home and in school. Afterwards, she discussed the situation in the Middle East and how important it is that the United States government aligns itself with its only ally in the Middle East, the State of Israel.

Rep. Rice deftly fielded queries during a question and answer period, providing her perspective on current policies.

She concluded the program by charging the students to live up to the legacy that earned them the Blue Ribbon and continue in their path of academic excellence and social responsibility. She presented the school administration a copy of the Congressional Record that officially recognizes Rambam Mesivta as a winner of the National Blue Ribbon Award.