Yavneh Fourth Graders Begin Learning Sefer Yehoshua

Yavneh Fourth Graders Begin Learning Sefer Yehoshua
Yavneh’s fourth graders have begun their study of Nevi’im. This week they started learning sefer Yehoshua. As the story opens, Yehoshua is assuming leadership of the nation, a month after Moshe passes away. It is the beginning of Bnei Yisrael’s journey into the Land of Israel, fulfilling the promise which Hashem made to Avraham in sefer Bereishit. Yehoshua is encouraged by the words of Hashem, “Chazak V’Amatz!” Much hatzlacha to the fourth graders as they embark on their journey.

Rabbi Yaakov Glasser Addresses Yavneh Academy Middle School

Rabbi Yaakov Glasser Addresses Yavneh Academy Middle School

In preparation for Yom Kippur, Rabbi Yaakov Glasser addressed the Yavneh Academy middle school students. Through stories, both from midrashim and his life, he demonstrated for the students that each individual student has the ability to be a leader. Just like Bnei Yisrael are referred to as “mamlechet kohanim”- a nation of kohanim - each person has the ability to lead and inspire others. Through respecting and believing in themselves, the Yavneh middle school students will be focusing on being respectful to peers, faculty, the building and themselves.

Yavneh Academy Students Learn Together During Aseret Yemei Teshuvah

Yavneh Academy Students Learn Together During Aseret Yemei Teshuvah
Inter-grade learning is one of the most inspirational programs at Yavneh Academy. Students in grades five through eight prepared a lesson to teach to children in grades one through four. They learned all about Yavneh’s two themes of the year, kavod and community, and how the two are inter-connected. It is always an amazing sight to watch the upper grade students become real leaders and teachers to their peers in the lower grades! The classrooms and the hallways were full of students engaged in learning activities and conversations. What an amazing way to prepare for Yom Kippur during Aseret Yemei Teshuvah!

Escape the [Class] Room at Yavneh Academy

Escape the [Class] Room at Yavneh Academy
Similar to Escape the Room, Breakout EDU allows for the facilitation of activities in which students use teamwork and critical thinking to solve a series of challenging puzzles in order to open a locked box. This week, the focus in the sixth grade Yavneh Academy technology class was how to effectively use Google Apps for Education on their iPads. The culmination of the week was a Breakout EDU session where the students solved challenges using Google Apps for Education. The excitement and enthusiasm in the room were electrifying!

Yavneh Academy Celebrates 75 Years at Kickoff Carnival

Yavneh Academy Celebrates 75 Years at Kickoff Carnival

Yavneh Academy celebrated the start of its 75th anniversary year on September 17. Parents, students, grandparents, alumni and friends of the school were treated to carnival games and rides, a delicious brunch and tours of newly renovated spaces at Yavneh. Yavneh middle school students ran the carnival games for their younger peers and served as expert tour guides for parents and alumni. Thank you to the kickoff chairs Chaikie Berg, Naomi Berkowitz and Keren Nussbaum for all of their efforts planning the wonderful morning.

The event began with a performance by the Yavneh chorus, followed by words of welcome from Rabbi Jonathan Knapp, head of school, Rachel Jacobs, Yavneh alumna, parent and president of the YPAA and Pamela Scheininger, president of the board. The crowd was especially moved when Saragail Chessin Carpe, Judy Blake and Ruth Brooks, children of the founding members of Yavneh, shared their memories of Yavneh’s earliest years, beginning with five kindergarten students in 1942. Their awe was palpable and emotional, as they took in their parents’ legacy, now 850 students strong.

The family, along with Trudy and George Stiefel, and their son Marvin, presented the school with a check for $150,000, the balance of funds remaining from Congregation B’nai Israel-Ahavath Joseph in Paterson, which has closed. The shul felt a special connection to Yavneh, given the school’s original roots in Paterson, and contributed the funds so that Yavneh can continue its long-standing tradition of academic excellence coupled with a foundation in Torah and midot in a warm and supportive environment.

Yavneh is looking forward to connecting with alumni and celebrating this milestone year with the many families who have been a part of the Yavneh community throughout its history.

Please contact us through https://tinyurl.com/YavnehAcademyAlumni.

Yavneh Students Make Apple Cider

Yavneh Students Make Apple Cider
In advance of Rosh Hashanah, Yavneh Academy early childhood students learned all about apples while using their five senses. To culminate the unit, the children were lucky enough to participate in making apple cider. As John and Eric from Quiver Farms explained the process of making apple cider, the students were able to help, step by step, and produce their very own cider! They loved the way it tasted; so sweet and refreshing. At the end of the activity, some special animals came out to play. A chicken, a rooster and a giant rabbit were brought to eat all of the apple scraps left behind. The children enjoyed getting to know these adorable animals.

Shofar Factory Comes to Yavneh Academy

Shofar Factory Comes to Yavneh Academy
The Shofar Factory visited Yavneh Academy this week speak to the third grade classes. Rabbi Grossbaum explained to the students what kind of animal can be used to make shofarot and how to make one. The students in each class were involved in making a shofar for their class. The children really learned through hands on experience what it takes to make a shofar!