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Graduation of the Class of 2005 SPECIAL

Mazel tov to

The Weinbaum Yeshiva High School
Class of 2005 / 5765

From the desk of Rabbi Perry Tirschwell

As we graduate our fifth class, WYHS' first alumni to graduate college walked down their own aisles this month. Mazel tov to the class of '01 members Aliza Atkin, Moshe Birnbaum, Yogev Berdugo, Rebecca Edelblum, and Adena Goldschmidt.

Mazel tov to Suri Hoenig ('02) who graduated after only three years at GW in DC and is getting married IY"H in two weeks to the only Orthodox Jewish cadet (now graduate) of the Naval Academy in Annapolis.

The school office will close July 1 and the office will reopen on Monday, July 18. The educational administration will return on Monday, August 1. If you would like to reach us on off days, please do not hesitate to e- mail us.

After the slide show below, you will find links to the summer reading lists and next year's calendar, if you missed them last week.

I wish a...
Hearty Mazel tov to our graduates,
Hatzlacha to our students on their final exams,
Shabbat Shalom, Chag Sameach and a great summer to all,

Rabbi Perry Tirschwell

A Majestic Evening-
Graduation of the Class of 2005

by Chava Rubin ('07)

The sanctuary was packed Tuesday evening as we said goodbye to the 2005 graduating class in unique WYHS style. Graduation began with mincha. Seeing all the graduates in their caps and gowns praying intently moments before the processional was inspiring. As the students walked down the center isle, followed by their Rabbis and teachers, one could see the pride, happiness and sense of accomplishment that illuminated each person's face.

Following the Star Spangled Banner and Hatikvah by Executive Director Shimmie Kaminetsky and words of introduction by President Dr. Sam Lasko, Principal Rabbi Perry Tirschwell spoke about the "Purpose of A Yeshiva High School Education." Assistant Principal Mrs. Ora Lee Kanner spoke powerfully about the world after high school. Each speech was very moving as it reflected the graduates past four years of high school and illustrated the coming endeavors of their lives.

The most comical part of the graduation came with the screening of the graduation video, which featured TV shows Friends and Twenty-Four and a testimonial by each graduate. The students imparted their favorite memories, feelings for the school and teachers, and ways in which they've grown religiously, academically and socially in Weinbaum Yeshiva High School. This masterpiece was the fruit of the hard work of Humanities Department Chair, Mrs. Carla Greer. Each graduate will receive a copy on DVD.

The last speaker of the night, founder of school, Rabbi Kenneth Brander, spoke of the upcoming holiday of Shavuot and how it related to the graduates. After this Torah enlightened speech, each senior came up to the bimah to accept his or her diploma. Before receiving the actual document and a leather bound siddur with each student's name engraved on it, Mrs. Greer and Mrs. Kanner spoke about each student with words of praise as well as a quote from Pirkei Avot (The Ethics of Our Fathers) that was fitting for his or her individual personality.

After accepting the diplomas and the traditional throwing of the caps, friends and family gathered in the ballroom for pictures, congratulations and a dessert reception.

Mazel Tov to all the graduates of 2005. We'll miss you. Good luck next year!

click on the picture below for a
GREAT Graduation Slide Show

Summer Reading

Next Year's Calendar

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