Local rabbis apply Modern Orthodoxy to tough issues

Leila Miller, Outside News Editor
January 2, 2011

At a first-ever school Modern Orthodoxy symposium, three rabbis who lead shuls that are home to many Shalhevet families captured students’ attention when they agreed that they wanted to welcome gays into their synagogues. Rabbi Yosef Kanefsky of B’nai-David Judea Congregation, Rabbi Elazar... Read more »

School resumes

December 22, 2010

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We’re not getting in the way — RE: “Wait your Turn” (December 2010)

January 4, 2011

To the Editor: We’re 11th grade parent co-captains, and write to respond to Rebecca Asch’s suggestion that juniors should refrain from fundraising for next year’s Poland-Israel trip so as not to make current seniors’ own fundraising more difficult (“Wait your turn,” Dec. 2010 issue). Rebecca’s... Read more »

After debates, new bell schedule ends school at 4:45

Jaclyn Kellner, Deputy Editor
January 4, 2011

An altered version of sophomore Daniel Schwartz’s new bell schedule took effect Monday, Dec. 13, dismissing school at 4:45 p.m. instead of 5 for the first time in Shalhevet history. The news was met with disdain by some students but celebrated by others. The schedule shortens the school day Monday... Read more »

School resumes Monday

January 5, 2011

Second semester classes begin at 7:50 a.m. Monday, Jan. 31.

Shalhevet, YULA hear Israeli vice prime minister

Ariana Feder, 10th Grade
January 5, 2011

Moshe Ya’alon, Vice Prime Minister of Israel, spoke to students of Shalhevet and YULA at B’nai David-Judea Dec. 8 about the concept of heroism and the political situation in the Holy Land. The synagogue’s large sanctuary was filled with excitement as students reunited with friends from elementary... Read more »

Through organ donation, a pink dot on your driver’s license could save a life if you unexpectedly lose yours

Tamar Willis, Staff Writer
January 5, 2011

“There is some talk in the Jewish community that donating organs is against halacha,” said Dr. Gabriel Danovitch, opening a special Town Hall Nov. 4.  “Actually, by donating one’s organs, one is performing a great mitzvah–pikuach nefesh,” or saving a life. Dr. Danovitch, who also... Read more »

Text study says follow your heart, your head and your hand for more meaningful community service

Robin Ashkenazi, Staff Writer
January 5, 2011

In an assembly led by a representative from the American Jewish World Service, students learned in the context of Torah sources how they could improve their volunteering experience using three components of community service: the heart for dedication, the head for understanding, and the hand for action. “If... Read more »

L.A. Muslim teens juggle Islam and school while fighting misconceptions

Leila Miller, Outside News Editor
January 6, 2011

Most teenagers don’t have to explain to their classmates that they aren’t terrorists and are not related to Osama Bin Laden, but the youth group members of the Islamic Center of Southern California sometimes face that challenge. “Muslims don’t really have a good name here,” said Dunya Dosk,... Read more »

Have a tall caramel latte, but hold the Frappuccino

Jaclyn Kellner, Deputy Editor
January 6, 2011

Most of the hot beverages and iced lattés are kosher, but Frappuccinos are not. That’s the good news and the bad news from the Starbucks across the street from Shalhevet at Fairfax and Olympic. According to Star K, coffee and tea are always kosher as long as the coffee beans aren’t flavored. Since... Read more »