Shulamith High School had an “Out of this World” Chanukah week! Monday, the first day of Chanukah, was the perfect day for chagigahs! A silent DJ glow-in-the-dark party, decorated with the solar system, was incredible. Faculty and students danced in groups on the stations of their choice. At night, grade advisers as well as Principal Mrs. Sara Munk hosted grade Chanukah parties which included games and food.
Tuesday was a “Day of Giving.” Shifts of students went to help with Shulamith’s Lower Division “Chanlympics” activities.
“It was really cute! My cousin was in my group!” one student exclaimed.
In the afternoon, there was a program led by OneFamily. OneFamily is the family of Israel’s victims of militant attacks — those who have been bereaved, those who have been maimed, and those suffering from post-trauma as a result of terror attacks since 2000. Finally, vans were loaded to head off to Woodmere Lanes for the annual Friendship Circle/SHS Chanukah party! Bowling, arts-and-crafts, sufganiyot, and menorah lighting were all part of the fun.
Rabbi Ya’akov Trump led a father–daughter learning session on Wednesday morning, giving students a unique opportunity to learn, chavruta style, with their fathers/grandfathers/uncles. A buffet breakfast followed with latkes.
Finally, Thursday began with an NCSY Yom Iyun. Students had a chance to look at what they prioritized this year and where they see themselves five years down the road. This was a chance to look inward and try and set realistic goals for the future. Chanukah might be over, but students are looking forward to another week at SHS, which includes a breakout for January’s middah of the month!