‘Kol isha’ has range of meanings at Modern Orthodox high schools back east
Rebecca Mandel, Arts & Entertainment Editor
April 28, 2012
In other Modern Orthodox schools, there is a lack of consensus on the interpretation of kol isha. But in every case, the policy has been arrived at deliberately and with halachic support. SAR High School in Riverdale has a co-ed choir and allows the girls to have solos. “We want to give both... (more...)
Going solo: New view of ‘kol isha’ lets girls sing on their own
Rebecca Mandel, Arts & Entertainment Editor
April 18, 2012
The Megillah reading was over, and in the Bet Midrash a party and talent show were in full swing. Suddenly the room was quiet, as a girl in a lace dress Purim costume bared her soul to students, faculty, and administrators. Just her voice, her microphone, and her guitar. It’s happened... (more...)
YU’s Richard Joel says to pursue Judaism after high school
Rebecca Mandel, Staff Writer
December 23, 2011
Chuckles spread among the 11th and 12th grade students in the Beit Midrash Thursday as Richard Joel, the President of Yeshiva University, imitated former President George Bush’s Texas accent, recalling his excitement on a trip he had made to the White House. At an Oval Office meeting with... (more...)
YU’s Richard Joel tells students to pursue Judaism in young adult years
Rebecca Mandel, 11th Grade
December 2, 2011
Chuckles spread among 11th and 12th grade students in the Beit Midrash Thursday as Richard Joel, the president of Yeshiva University, imitated former President George Bush’s Texas accent, recalling his excitement on a trip he had made to the White House. At an Oval Office meeting with the... (more...)