The timeless lessons of Parashat Lech Lecha came alive this week in classrooms filled with energy, discovery, and emunah. At yeshivah, students learned not only about Avraham Avinu’s journey, but about their own mission as young members of klal Yisrael — to walk proudly in the path of Torah and faith.
In his weekly message, menahel Rabbi Plutchok reflected on the mitzvah of brit milah, drawing from the parashah’s profound moment when Hashem promises Avraham that he will be an Av Hamon Goyim, the father of many nations.
Avraham, Rabbi Plutchok explained, feared that after receiving the brit milah, he might become too distinct — too separated — from the rest of the world to fulfill that mission. Hashem reassured him that the covenant would not isolate him, but rather strengthen his ability to bring people closer to holiness.
Quoting Rav Eliyahu Munk, Rabbi Plutchok added that the brit milah serves as a powerful reminder that the Jewish people thrive when they preserve their spiritual uniqueness and resist the influences of secular culture. “May we be zocheh,” he concluded, “to carry this lesson into our lives, keeping ourselves and our families sheltered from worldly distractions.”
Torah Comes to Life in the Classroom
Pre-1A students are already beginning to see the letters of the aleph-bet take shape in new ways, learning how each nekudah changes the sound and meaning of the letter. In parashah lessons, they studied how Avram was commanded to leave his home for “the land that I will show you,” how Hashem changed his name to Avraham, and how brit milah became a lasting covenant.
It was also “Letter D Week,” and excitement filled the room as students came up with words — and even names — beginning with D! Math lessons introduced the number four, while English time focused on short vowel sounds through games and reading activities.
First Grade explored the theme of emunah inspired by Avraham Avinu’s steadfast belief in Hashem. The boys added to their otzar milim (Hebrew word bank) and practiced adding and subtracting using number lines, while also improving their handwriting and spelling skills.
Second Grade delved into five new shorashim (Hebrew root words) and their shimushim (applications), reinforcing vocabulary with enthusiasm and creativity. To celebrate their progress, students redeemed their “Yeshivah money” at the classroom prize store — a well-earned reward for diligent study. English lessons included words ending in “-ing” and consonant blends, while math focused on hundreds, tens, and ones to build strong number sense.
Third Grade reached an impressive milestone, mastering sixteen pesukim this week and enhancing their Rashi comprehension skills. They worked diligently on shorashim and shimushim, and their growth was evident in every subject. English studies included journal writing, nouns, and opinion essays that encouraged clear reasoning. Math lessons emphasized rounding to the nearest ten and hundred, with students setting new personal records in flashcard drills.
Carrying The Covenant: Yeshivah Students Embrace The Lessons Of Parashat Lech Lecha
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