Central’s Shabbaton

Excitement built at Yeshiva University High School for Girls (Central) in anticipation of the school’s Shabbaton, which took place this past Friday and Saturday, Nov. 7-8.

The YUHSG theme for this school year — Full Hearts, Full Souls — was reflected throughout Shabbaton, which brought together all four grades, faculty and faculty families for a weekend of learning, laughter and spiritual connection.

The event is “a time to come together as a community, to bond and learn and sing and have fun,” said Sydney Yaros, Central’s director of activities and a Judaic studies faculty member.

The weekend began on Friday morning, when students and faculty departed together for the Camelback Mountain Adventure Park. Upon arrival, students jumped into a full schedule of spirited programming, including settling into accommodations at the Camelback Resort.

Friday evening brought candle lighting, mincha, welcoming words, a festive dinner and, of course, the much-beloved YUHSG faculty skit, followed by an oneg and a panel for the senior Wildcats.

Shabbos day brought more grade-bonding activities designed to strengthen the sense of community that defines YUHSG, including divrei Torah from sophomores and juniors, “Choose Your Own Schmooze” sessions with YUHSG faculty, a shiur, shaloshudus, and singing. A melava malka featured a DJ and exclusive privileges at the Aquatopia Indoor Water Park.

The group returned to the Holliswood campus on Sunday morning, rejuvenated and newly bonded.