Modern Orthodoxy should be a bridge between secularists and Haredim, Chief Rabbi Lord Sacks says
Ari Feuer, Deputy Editor-In-Chief
March 17, 2012
Britain’s chief rabbi, Lord Jonathan Sacks, addressed about 320 students and faculty of local Jewish schools at Harkham Hebrew Academy Feb. 23 and said Modern Orthodoxy needed to become stronger to exert its natural influence in the Jewish world. Answering a question from the audience... (more...)
Freedom rider takes students back in time
Ari Feuer, Deputy Editor-in-Chief
December 23, 2011
With stories of violent discrimination and perilous resistance, “Freedom Rider” Earnest Rip Patton Jr. narrated, educated, and sang with Shalhevet in the Beit Midrash Monday morning, Dec 5. In a last-minute assembly that caused davening to be moved to before first period, the 71-year-old... (more...)
Emergency supplies are here, stored in Annex
Ari Feuer, Deputy Editor-in-Chief
December 21, 2011
In case of an earthquake, stop, drop, roll, and find Shalhevet’s first-ever on-campus emergency supplies. Three days’ worth of emergency supplies have arrived on campus and will soon find their home adjacent to the Sport Court in a donated storage shed, as soon as it is repaired. The supplies... (more...)
Mock trial defeated by last year’s champions
Ari Feuer, Deputy Editor-In-Chief
December 20, 2011
After advancing to the final 16 teams out of 70, Shalhevet’s Mock Trial team fell to the eventual winner of the annual Constitutional Right Foundation Los Angeles County Mock Trial Competition, Arcadia High School, on Monday, Nov. 21. Having advanced to the “sweet 16,” matches the 2008... (more...)
Freedom rider takes students back in time
Ari Feuer, Deputy Editor-In-Chief
December 9, 2011
With stories of violent discrimination and perilous resistance, “Freedom Rider” Earnest Rip Patton Jr. narrated, educated, and sang with Shalhevet in the Beit Midrash Monday morning, Dec 5. In a last-minute assembly that caused davening to be moved before first period, the 71-year-old African... (more...)
Four gavels, six honorable mentions for Princeton Model Congress team
Ari Feuer, Deputy Editor
November 20, 2011
Here are the winners: Gavels for Best Delegate in Committee: Sarah Soroudi, sophomore, Foreign Relations Justin Brandt-Sarif, Senior, Judiciary Daniel Schwartz, junior, Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Jacob Ellenhorn, junior, Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Honorable mention in committee; Sigal... (more...)
Emergency supplies are here, stored in Annex for now
Ari Feuer, Deputy Editor-In-Chief
November 13, 2011
Three days’ worth of emergency supplies arrived on campus Monday, Nov. 7, marking a major milestone in the new administration’s plan to prepare Shalhevet for earthquakes and other disasters. Flashlights, hundreds of protein bars, four giant water barrels, and search-and-rescue equipment... (more...)
Quake supplies expected by early November
Ari Feuer, Deputy Editor-In-Chief
November 7, 2011
Emergency kits consisting of a blanket and three days’ worth of kosher food and water for all students and faculty were to be ordered this past Friday, Oct. 28, according to Shalhevet Building Coordinator Eli Schiff. The supplies, which Shalhevet has never owned in its 19-year history, should... (more...)
Quake supplies expected this month
Ari Feuer, Deputy Editor-In-Chief
November 7, 2011
Emergency kits consisting of a blanket and three days’ worth of kosher food and water for all students and faculty were to be ordered this past Friday, Oct. 28, according to Shalhevet Building Coordinator Eli Schiff. The supplies, which Shalhevet has never owned in its 19-year history, should... (more...)
12th Grade Blog: Ari’s Roar
Ari Feuer, Deputy Editor-in-Chief
September 16, 2011
Our Year Basketball practices started this week (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday) and I also watched 20-plus potential debaters sludge, bumble, and — occasionally — glide their way through Model Congress tryouts on both Wednesday and Thursday after school. But who wants to hear... (more...)
History teacher Larry Mullin is out, replaced by Dr. Jill Beerman
Ari Feuer, Deputy Editor-In-Chief
September 16, 2011
In a very sudden and still mysterious development, as of last Friday Social Studies teacher Mr. Larry Mullin is no longer employed at Shalhevet High School. His AP Government and AP U.S. History classes have been taken over by Just Community Faculty Advisor Dr. Jill Beerman. No reason was... (more...)
Rabbi Segal says ‘bell-to-bell’ learning will allow for more programs outside class
Ari Feuer, Deputy Editor-in-Chief
August 26, 2011
Introducing promises to strengthen Shalhevet’s ‘Just Community’ and increase the efficiency of everyday learning, incoming Head-of-School Rabbi Ari Segal met with six of The Boiling Point’s editors and its faculty advisor for the first press conference of his tenure Thursday, Aug.... (more...)
Students sleep in, lockers move north and Poland in February: Top 10 changes for 2011-12
Ari Feuer, Deputy Editor-In-Chief
August 23, 2011
First-ever 8 a.m. start time and a completely rearranged building are among a slew of changes awaiting students when classes start this Wednesday, Aug. 24. Here are some highlights, based on visits to school and meeting with new head of school Rabbi Ari Segal. New 8:00 A.M. Start... (more...)
Boycott, sit-in challenge non-renewal of Rabbi Richler, apparently without success
Ari Feuer, Opinion Editor
June 3, 2011
Long-time rabbi says he’s ‘touched’ and administrators say they’re listening, but so far no success in drive to keep school’s last long-bearded rabbi To see Rabbi Segal’s letter in response to the sit-in click here. To see the video of the sit-in click here. In an organized... (more...)
12 students win 14 awards at Penn Model Congress
Ari Feuer, Opinion Editor
April 3, 2011
Shalhevet’s 25-member debate team has won 14 awards at the Penn Model Congress tournament, which ended this afternoon in Philadelphia. Senior Jenny Newman and junior David Rokah won two awards each. Gavel winners were Jenny in Supreme Court, Daniel Aronowitz in committee; Justin Brandt-Sarif... (more...)
If you blinked, you’ve already missed it
Ari Feuer, Sports Editor
November 2, 2010
Athletic Director Paradzik says no other on-campus games are scheduled. What took so long? “Teams won’t agree to play us at Shalhevet,” explained Athletic Director David Paradzik. Lost in the euphoria of Shalhevet’s first on-campus sports event against Summit View West Oct. 11 was the... (more...)
School goes wild at first-ever home game on campus
Ari Feuer, Sports Editor
November 1, 2010
For the first time in Firehawk history, Shalhevet hosted a home game at home. The girls of the volleyball team did not need to pile into a rented school bus to drive to a “home” game at Fairfax High, and the Westside JCC wasn’t the venue either. Rather, an opposing team stepped out... (more...)
Mr. Mullin rides to raise funds for AIDS
Ari Feuer, Sports Editor
June 30, 2010
For the third consecutive year, Shalhevet’s Lawrence Mullin, a first-year history teacher, participated in the world’s largest fundraiser to combat HIV/AIDS. More than 2,500 people—including about 1,900 cyclists—trekked 545 miles from San Francisco to Los Angeles from June 6-12 on... (more...)
On a pitcher’s tough day, the big winner is sportsmanship
Ari Feuer, Sports Editor
June 23, 2010
In contrast to the onslaught of bad behavior exposed in Major League Baseball concerning steroids, sportsmanship and integrity prevailed when an umpire mistakenly deprived pitcher Armando Galarraga of a very rare perfect game and a spot in professional sporting history June 2. It was 26 batters... (more...)
OUTSIDE SPORTS: In NBA finals, team ball should trump star power
Ari Feuer, Sports Editor
May 23, 2010
Eight seconds before ending this year’s first round series with the Chicago Bulls on April 27, LeBron James threw the sports world into chaos. Actually, all he did was throw up a free throw—with his left hand. This year’s Most Valuable Player – who is normally right-handed – sparked... (more...)
Boys varsity basketball wins league, chases YULA
Ari Feuer, Sports Editor
March 18, 2010
The Shalhevet Firehawks came just short—literally—of defeating their ever-problematic rivals in the annual basketball game as the YULA Panthers barely squeaked past by the Firehawks, 53-52 in possibly the most electrifying game the rivals have ever displayed. The showdown took place in... (more...)
OUTSIDE SPORTS: USA chills down competition at Olympics; Saints steal Superbowl
Ari Feuer, Sports Editor
March 18, 2010
Along with the always-enjoyable Super Bowl, the just-ended 21st Winter Olympics captivated a larger-than-usual audience with its wide array of chilly competitions in the past month. The Vancouver-hosted events ended on February 28 after 14 days of grueling competition. With returning medalists... (more...)
OUTSIDE SPORTS: Depriving Laker fans of their free tacos … and other miscarriages of sportsmanship among athletes, the public and the media
Ari Feuer, Sports Editor
January 6, 2010
Lack of sportsmanship sadly pervaded a couple of big games this month, one professional and the other a yearly matchup between cross-town college rivals. Curiously, some major stories include free tacos, one team’s dreadful start, and a scandal concerning the private life of a golf pro. Interestingly,... (more...)