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Creating a Positive Change in Heschel Academic Culture Requires Student Accountability Helios

January 28, 2025

As juniors and seniors ourselves, we understand the inherent stress that comes with being an upperclassman in high school: balancing college applications, grades, extracurriculars, and a social life seems...

Heschel Seniors Cultivate a Positive “College Culture”

Parker Slarskey ‘25, Features Editor January 28, 2025

As college decisions begin to come out, the excitement about college among seniors increases. However, along with the excitement comes much anxiety, nervousness, and even disappointment. As someone...

World’s Best Brownies

Eliya Yehudai '27, Assistant Art Editor January 28, 2025

Why spend your weekend glued to your phone when you can spend it baking these delicious brownies?!   Ingredients: ½ cup unsalted butter 1 cup white sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp vanilla...

Oscar Predictions 2025: Who Will Take Home the Gold?

Charlie Shiff ‘26, Staff Writer January 28, 2025

On March 2, comedian Conan O’Brien will host the 96th Academy Awards to honor the best in film from 2024; from large scale blockbusters to indie gems, 2024’s cinematic landscape has pushed boundaries...

How to Make the Coziest Bed this Winter

Gila Lehon ‘26, Staff Writer January 28, 2025

If you look forward to returning to bed the second after you wake up, you are not alone. High school is exhausting, and catching up on one’s beauty sleep is often challenging. However, creating a comfortable...

Spotlight: Heschel’s Law Review Club

Aviva Guttman ‘25 and Daphne Stifelman ‘25 January 28, 2025

If you’re looking for a place to dive into the drama of landmark Supreme Court decisions and discuss how the law shapes our world, the Heschel Law Review Club is where you should be. Each week, under...

Heschel Students Lean on Jewish Youth Groups Amid the War in Israel

Miriam Gross ‘25, Opinion Editor January 28, 2025

The horrific events of Oct. 7 have shaken the Jewish community globally, but for students at Heschel, the impact feels deeply personal. With many students tied to Israel through family, culture, and identity,...

Latin American Culture Club Brings Students Together

Claudia Messer ‘25, Online Editor January 28, 2025

The Latin American Culture Club (LACC) has long been a prominent club at Heschel, inviting students from diverse backgrounds to join together and celebrate their cultures.  Club leaders come from diverse...

Recapping My Semester at Alexander Muss High School in Israel

Georgia Bregman ‘26, Staff Writer January 28, 2025

The first semester of my junior year was a whirlwind. I explored Israel, learned in-depth Israeli history, and made life-long friends.  From September to December, I attended the Alexander Muss High...

To Sign Out or Not to Sign Out

Lila Nanasi ‘25, Staff Writer January 27, 2025

Recently, after the final bell rang, I practically skipped out of Heschel, eager to dive into the brisk November air. Lost in my excitement, Eddie’s usual reminder slipped my mind, and I didn’t sign...

Cozy up With a Cup of Coffee

Noa Chorowsky '25, Features Editor January 27, 2025

Coffee is a popular choice for many, whether you are tired after studying late into the night, in need of a pick-me-up between school and an extracurricular activity, or craving a satisfying refreshment....

TAFF Works to Prevent Fast Fashion

Serena Yunis and Claire Mendelsohn January 27, 2025

The phrase “fast fashion” is used to characterize inexpensive clothing rapidly produced  by mass market retailers. It is one of the main contributors to climate change and causes a significant waste...

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