In today’s Ani Ma’amina (This I Believe) speech, Evie Weinstein-Park spoke about giving gratitude. A quote: “Please is important, but appreciating other people, and letting them know that they have done something for us that makes us feel grateful, in other words...
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Ani Ma’amin: Raviv ’23
In today’s Ani Ma’amin (This I Believe) speech, Raviv ’23 spoke about his efforts to help a school in Haiti. A quote: “Giving even a small amount of tzedakah can change the world.” #schechterboston #schechterpride #ibelieve #tzedakah https://youtu.be/1m09vJXuP00...
Ani Ma’amina: Jessica Fein ’82
Jessica Fein, a distinguished alumna from the Class of ’82, was selected as this year’s recipient of the Arnold Zar-Kessler Outstanding Alumni Award. Jessica spoke with our students in Grades 6-8 this morning as part of our “Ani Ma’amin” (“This I Believe”) program. We...
Ani Ma’amin: Sarah ’23
In today’s Ani Ma’amina (This I Believe) speech, Sarah ’23 spoke about helping others. A quote: “Even though everyone’s struggles may seem unrelated, it gives us the ability as humans to show empathy towards everyone and help each other.”...
Ani Ma’amin: Eliyah ’23
In today’s Ani Ma’amin (This I Believe) speech, Eliyah ’23 spoke about overcoming anxiety. A quote: “There have been times when I have been sad, lonely or anxious, and times when I was having a lot of pain. But I realized that talking or being with my friends during...
Ani Ma’amina: Sharon Greenholt
In today’s Ani Ma’amina (This I Believe) speech, Director of Student Experience for Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 5 Sharon Greenholt spoke about peace and reflected on her childhood in London as well as working in New York on September 11, 2001. A quote: “Someone...
Ani Ma’amina: Zoe ’23
In today’s Ani Ma'amina (This I Believe) speech, Zoe ’23 spoke about community. A quote: “Being in different communities has taught me the importance of holding yourself and your fellow community members responsible of inviting others into your community.”...
Ani Ma’amina: Rabba Amy Newman
In today’s Ani Ma'amina (This I Believe) speech, Rabba Amy Newman spoke about her Jewish story. A quote: “Part of being a kid is figuring out what kind of you you're going to be. And I was figuring out that the me-ist I could be, the thing that felt the most right for...
Ani Ma’amin: Charlie ’23
In today's Ani Ma'amin (This I Believe) speech, Charlie '23 spoke about being a good friend. A quote: "In order to be a good friend, you must be empathetic, attentive, trusting and supportive." https://youtu.be/iD3UPJTxKj8
Ani Ma’amina: Liat ’23
In today’s Ani Ma'amina (This I Believe) speech, Liat ’23 spoke about time management. A quote: “It may be difficult and bring stress in a difficult, busy time, but it will always be your passion, something you can fall back on when times are toughest.”...
Ani Ma’amin: Aviv ’23
In today’s Ani Ma’amin (This I Believe) speech, Aviv ’23 spoke about searching for meaning in life. “Life can be scary. Life can be hard. You can be pessimistic and live your life miserably. Or, you can try your best to be optimistic, even though it’s difficult.”...
Ani Ma’amina: Sonya ’23
In today’s Ani Ma’amina (This I Believe) speech, Sonya ’23 spoke about self-care. “I still struggle with my self-image on a daily basis, but now I know how to pull myself out of that dark thinking easier. I can finally look in the mirror and list those good qualities...
