Students and staff gathered in the Yeshiva of Central Queens on the morning of April 19 to celebrate the land of Israel and to remember the struggle to reclaim the homeland of the Jewish people. Dr. Stanley Landsman, father of YCQ principal, Rabbi Mark Landsman, spoke to the students and staff about what it was like to be in Israel, as she became a state.
The walls reverberated with the sound of the students as they sang Hallel together, followed by a powerful Hatikvah, led by Rabbi Ophie Nat and Rabbi Yosef Newcomb. The pre-school and first grade students waved the Israeli flags that they made in honor of this important day.
The grade four students set up different activities and programs related to the history and culture that they performed for the lower grades. The younger students learned about the types of foods eaten, different types of people who live and work the land, and the role of leaders and how they brought the moment of signing the Declaration of Independence May 14, 1948 and according to the Jewish calendar, the fifth day of Iyar, in the year 5708.
The entire day of Israel’s Independence was dedicated to learning about Israel. In the JHS, there was a Yom Iyun, day of study, dedicated to all things Israel. In class, students were taught current events; discussed Israel’s geography, history and culture, as well as Israeli contributions to math and the sciences. In the afternoon, the students were split into groups and participated in writing letters to soldiers in Israel, thanking them for all they do and all the sacrifices they make to keep Israel and her people safe. Some students played a Guess Who? game learning about famous Israelis who played a role in Israel gaining her independence, while others learned about the technology and research done in Israel including the creation of the Waze App.
70 Years of Israel is Celebrated at YCQ
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