77th graduation at Ramaz on Upper East Side

The Ramaz Class of 2025 marched into the Congregation KJ main sanctuary in their royal blue gowns, decorated graduation caps, and stoles that read “BRING THEM HOME,” remembering and honoring the hostages even during life’s happiest moments. The whole class filled the stage and gave spirited group song performances of “Chaverim” and “I Lived.”

Ramaz alumna and mental health advocate Zoe Schreiber ’15 addressed the class about what it’s like to live Ramaz’s mission even after graduation, and Upper School Principal Rabbi Aaron Frank spoke about how to use post-graduation freedom responsibly.

After the conferral of diplomas by Principal Emeritus Rabbi Haskel Lookstein ’49 and the turning of their tassels, and a closing prayer by Associate Head of School Rabbi Joshua Lookstein ’88, seniors from the Chamber Choir returned to the stage alongside future IDF soldiers to sing Hatikvah.