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The Importance of Culture Clubs at Ramaz

The Importance of Culture Clubs at Ramaz

Joe Kaplan ’24 February 17, 2021

While every student at Ramaz shares their Jewish identity, each student’s families come from different countries around the world, and therefore have his or her own cultures, which that student brings...

Club Spotlight: Race in America

Club Spotlight: Race in America

Rebecca Kalimi ’23 February 17, 2021

There was a swarm of new clubs and new opportunities this year. One important new club that sparked the interest of Ramaz students is the “Race in America” club. This club discusses topics and debates...

The Rampages Guide to Your NYC Winter Break

The Rampage’s Guide to Your NYC Winter Break

and Tali Sitruk '22 December 11, 2020

With more families opting to stay home during this winter break due to Coronavirus, many are left wondering what activities can replace the fun of their vacations. If you find yourself amongst those staying...

Jordana Stonehill’24 and Noya Berrebi ’24 enjoying their lockers. (Photos courtesy of Noyah Misaghi ’24)

The Return of Lockers

Molly Hiltzik ’24 December 11, 2020

One of the many changes that Covid-19 has caused at Ramaz this school year includes a temporary elimination of lockers. During the first six-weeks of school, students were schlepping textbooks, Judaic...

ALMA MATTERS: From Ramaz to GW: Oliver Rein ’19

ALMA MATTERS: From Ramaz to GW: Oliver Rein ’19

Charles Spielfogel ’21 December 11, 2020

Oliver Rein ’19 is a sophomore at George Washington University (GW). He is majoring in international affairs with a concentration in security policy because he would like to learn more about the many...

The Effects of a Virtual Open House

The Effects of a Virtual Open House

Rebecca Kalimi ’23 December 11, 2020

This year’s open house was different than years past. This year Ramaz held a virtual open house.  The open house consisted of an introduction slideshow, a Q&A session, and an afterparty for perspective...

Are Juniors Taking the SAT/ACT This Year?

Are Juniors Taking the SAT/ACT This Year?

Nicole Hirschkorn ’22 December 11, 2020

Every year, both students and college institutions question the relevancy of standardized testing as more and more colleges become test-optional. In the 2018-2019 school year, about 1,040 institutions...

Why TikTok?

Why TikTok?

Romi Chaovat ’24 December 11, 2020

There are many social media outlets, such as Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter, that all serve one purpose: to connect the user with friends or even strangers who share common interests. When Mark Zuckerberg...

Lani’s Virtual Volunteering Experience

Lani’s Virtual Volunteering Experience

Rebecca Kalimi ’23 December 11, 2020

Our lives have almost completely shifted online, and people have been taking advantage of it. We now have opportunities to virtually travel around the world, high school students are able to take college...

“Clue” Takes Zoom

“Clue” Takes Zoom

Rebecca Kalimi ’23 December 11, 2020

Ramaz has been trying to keep up with all the new technological advancements this year, and students are preparing an online play to present to the student body! This year’s play is “Clue,” based...

Commuting from Connecticut: Naomi Hanna ’23

Commuting from Connecticut: Naomi Hanna ’23

Andrew Spielfogel ’23 December 11, 2020

Andrew Spielfogel: Can you please walk us through your daily commute? Naomi Hanna: I commute from Stamford, Connecticut. Approximately an hour and forty-five minutes give or take. Last year I took the...

Ready to cut your long, quarantine hair? Consider donating it!

Ready to cut your long, quarantine hair? Consider donating it!

Eric Kalimi ’23 December 11, 2020

From sandwich packing to challah baking and attending Friendship Circle and Yachad events, Ramaz is filled with chesed opportunities. Although these may be the traditional chesed model, there are unconventional...

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