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Reviewed: Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald

Reviewed: Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald

Hadley Kauvar ’19, Writer December 7, 2018

Watching a dumpster fire, you often get to see amazing visuals, but it is not an altogether pleasant experience. This was true for me while watching Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald. The second...

Roma: A Meticulous and Meditative Study

Roma: A Meticulous and Meditative Study

Isaac Merkin ’19, Writer December 7, 2018

Director Alfonso Cuarón’s most recent films, specifically Children of Men and Gravity, can be best described as intense. Each movie, whether focusing on apocalyptic scenarios in the case of the former...

More Than Just a Color

More Than Just a Color

Rebecca Massel ’21, Writer December 7, 2018

Over the course of October, Ramaz, under the guidance of Ms. Benel, raised awareness for two painful situations currently affecting Americans. On Friday, October 12, Ramaz participated in Pink Day in support...

College Stress

College Stress

Becky Tauber ’19, Co-Online-Editor-in-Chief December 7, 2018

There’s no doubt that Ramaz is a highly competitive environment— students work hard to excel academically and achieve their goals. Many would argue that Ramaz is the most “college obsessed” Yeshiva...

The Tonight Show: A Highlight of the Ramaz Open House

The Tonight Show: A Highlight of the Ramaz Open House

Sophia Kremer ’20, Writer December 7, 2018

The Open House is Ramaz’s most important recruitment event. The evening acts as an opportunity to share our school’s mission statement, as well as to showcase how those ideals are expressed throughout...

A New Day for Student-Teacher Conferences

A New Day for Student-Teacher Conferences

Hannah Doft ’20, Writer December 7, 2018

Unlike previous years, this year, student-teacher conferences took place on Thursday, not Friday. Rabbi Dov Pianko said that the purpose of the switch was “to try and eliminate the mentality of students...

Skirt Length Struggle

Skirt Length Struggle

Natalie Kahn ’19 December 7, 2018

It’s no secret that Ramaz has struggled with the issues surrounding skirt length for a long time. One of this year’s biggest topics of discussion has been dress code, following a modified policy in...

Ramaz Holds Annual “Israel Night”

Ramaz Holds Annual “Israel Night”

Harry Shams ’19 December 7, 2018

On November 12th, the Ramaz Upper School hosted its annual Israel Night for seniors who are considering taking a gap year in Israel after graduation. The night serves as an opportunity for students and...

Behind the Scenes at SFAC:  November edition

Behind the Scenes at SFAC: November edition

Sophia Kremer ’20 December 7, 2018

This month’s Student Faculty Administration Committee (SFAC), composed of members of the G.O., student class presidents, grade coordinators and other faculty members, met on November 14, 2018 to discuss...

Should Davening be Mandatory in School?

Should Davening be Mandatory in School?

One of the biggest debates in the Ramaz student body questions a pillar of our daily routines: should davening be mandated in school? Many students do not feel connected to the group tefilot and would...

The Open House Gets a Makeover

The Open House Gets a Makeover

Zach Buller ’20 December 7, 2018

The auditorium was filled to its maximum capacity and charged with excitement. Parents and students from all over the tri-state area were fully engaged as they listened to the sounds of the musical Havdalah...

The Ramaz Track Team

The Ramaz Track Team

Basia Fellner-Dublin ’20, Writer December 7, 2018

The Track Team is a sports team that meets in the fall and spring seasons for both practices and competitions. Coached by Ms. Csillag-Cohen, this team is a great opportunity for any student interested...

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