THE RAMBAM RECORD
The eNewsletter of Rambam Mesivta High School
October 27th, 2006 / 5 Cheshvan

YU/MACHON HATORAH COMMUNITY BEIT MIDRASH PROGRAM

This week marked the launching of a new evening learning program created in participation with Yeshiva University. Each night offers shiurim and chavruta learning for students, parents, community members and alumni, providing a unique learning opportunity for all participants.

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Rambam alum Yehoshua Konig learns with students

The TLN program’s Thursday night breakout “Dougie’s and Drush” offered a ruach-filled night of learning for students and their fathers. YU madrichim, Yehoshua Konig (Rambam '04), Yitzy Klein (Rambam '04), Adam Jerozolim (Rambam '03), Avi Block (Rambam '03), Ari Schwab (Rambam '03) and Meshulam Rapps make it happen, creating a dynamic, vibrant atmosphere for talmidim and parents.

TALMIDIM PREPARE FOR SHABBAT AT FRIDAY TISCH

To help the boys prepare for Shabbos, Rambam freshman and senior were treated to a special tish organized by Rabbi Hochbaum. The hallways were filled with the sounds of divrei torah, the smells of chulent and the wondrous ruach of the approaching Shabbos.

RAMBAM RUACH

Although our talmidim are always eager to learn, it's always great to have a break. Students packed onto busses after shiur for a day of fun at Grant Park. Baseball, hockey, flag football, and a sumptuous BBQ were the order of the day. Good food, fun and a great atmosphere of achdus got students back into the swing of things.

PSAT BOWLING DAY

Students at the Rambam campus were given a choice of going bowling or taking the PSAT exams. The 10th and 11th graders took the exam (good choice!) while the 9th and 12th graders headed straight to the lanes. Who had more fun? You decide.

RAMBAM HOSTS SIBLING BAR-MITZVAH

Rambam was honored to host a very special bar-mitzvah. Moshe Sadet, brother of student Don Sadet, donned tefillin and was called to the Torah surrounded by Rambam students and faculty. Rabbi Dov Wolowitz, long-standing friend of the Sadet family, officiated the ceremony and spoke to the students about the importance of mitzvat tefillin.

Students raked leaves and cleared debris from gravesites at Silver Lake Cemetery in Staten Island. Since the 1880’s, the Association has been committed to providing a proper burial for all Jews, regardless of financial means. To learn more about the Hebrew Free Burial Association, please visit www.hebrewfreeburial.org.

Rambam's Ravens

This year’s sports season kicked off with Rambam's annual JV/Varsity hockey game. Though their numbers were depleted and they faced fierce competition, the varsity team ultimately prevailed with a 6-2 win.

This week, both teams tested their skills against North Shore Hebrew Academy. Though Varsity were defeated 2-1, our Junior Varsity team emerged triumphant with a solid 8-2.

The Ravens will go on to play Magen David on Sunday night at 8:30. Come one and all to support the Ravens!

Rambam's basketball season opens with Sunday's Varsity exhibition game against JEC.

•Congratulations and best of luck to Michael Hagler who qualified to compete in the upcoming Intel Science Talent Search which recognizes excellence in scientific research.