Community Magazine July 2016

Salute To the High School Graduates of 2016 Jack Jrade Valedictorian Jack Jrade is an outstanding ben Torah who had a combined GPA of over 96%. Jack has stellar middot and is beloved by all students and faculty at Shaare Torah. He excelled in all areas academically, earning him an AP Scholar designation for high scores on several AP exams. At the same time, he excelled in Limudei Kodesh , completing three mesechtot (Taanit, Megilla, and Succah) over the past two years. Jack was also captain of our Yeshiva’s Torah Bowl team and a member of the Mock Beit Din team last year. Thanks, in part, to his participation, the team earned second place in Landers College’s national competition. Jack was accepted to both NYU and the MaCaulay Honors Program at Brooklyn College. Before beginning his college studies, however, he plans to attend Yeshivat Mikdash Melech in Israel this coming fall. Joe Levy Limudei Kodesh Salutatorian Joe Levy excelled in Limudei Kodesh during his four years at Shaare Torah, earning a GPA of 96% in his classes. He has a deep love of Torah learning, received from his revered Rosh Yeshiva, Rabbi Hillel Haber. On the recent senior trip, Joe woke up early to learn with his Rabbis and even brought his Gemara to learn after hiking to the majestic Hanging Lake in Colorado. Joe is well rounded, earning an over-90 average on all of his Regents exam. He also earned 18 college credits over the past two years from the University at Albany and Touro College. As one of our star athletes, Joe was a significant member of our basketball, softball and flag football teams. Joe will be continuing his learning next year at Yeshivat Mikdash Melech in Israel and plans ultimately to attend Brooklyn College. Eddie Harari Secular Studies Salutatorian Eddie Harari is known for his eloquent introduction of Governor Andrew Cuomo at last year’s rally for EITC held at Shaare Torah Elementary School. He earned a record 31 college credits during his four years at Shaare Torah, combining his courses through the University at Albany, and his study senior year at Touro College Ave J with AP courses. His scores of 3 or above on 3 or more AP exams earned him an AP Scholar award. He graduates, too, with a New York State Real Estate License earned through our new program with Career Web School. Eddie is a student who excels at secular studies but values Torah learning. Over the past four years he completed three mesechetot (Taanit, Megilla, and Succah). He was a key member of our Mock Beit Din team that placed second in the country. He was also captain of and star pitcher for our Shaare Torah softball team that won fifteen straight regular season games. Eddie was accepted to Baruch College. However, as a true ben Torah , he will be pursuing Torah study in Israel next year at Yeshivat Mikdash Melech. Shaare Torah Boys High School SIVAN - TAMUZ 5776 JULY 2016 43