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Kossar’s Takes Over Pick-A-Bagel

Emily Borden ‘26, Features Editor May 16, 2025

For over a decade, Pick-A-Bagel, located at 37 West End Avenue, has been one of the go-to bagel spots for people living near West 61st and West End Avenue. Students and locals have long relied on Pick-A-Bagel,...

Club Spotlight: “The Heschel Helix

Ezra Brodesser-Akner ‘26, Features Editor May 16, 2025

Heschel’s newest publication, “The Heschel Helix,” has emerged as a dedicated platform for science enthusiasts.  Co-founded by juniors Hannah Wurzburger and Ella Nadel, Helix was created from...

Popular Game “PolyTrack” Gets a Huge Update

Lev Dubler-Furman ‘26, Editor-in-Chief May 16, 2025

In recent months, the video game PolyTrack has taken the school by storm. In PolyTrack, the player tries to finish the race as quickly as possible, making use of drifts, acceleration, and smooth driving...

New Broadway Shows Coming This Spring

Maddie Friedland ‘26, Staff Writer May 16, 2025

  Broadway’s fall season included numerous critically acclaimed shows, so there is no doubt that the spring season will not disappoint. With performances from George Clooney, Jake Gyllenhaal,...

Seniors Explain Ideas Behind “Purim Spiel”

Margot Hess ‘27 and Rocky Furst ‘27 May 16, 2025

The notorious “Purim Spiel” has become a core tradition of Heschel’s Purim festivities. This year, standout performances by seniors Charlotte Levine and Abby Bruhim as High School Assistant Head...

2025 Purim Costumes that Stole the Show

Gila Lehon ‘26, Opinion Editor May 16, 2025

This year’s Purim costume contest was full of vibrant and well-planned student costumes. Here are some of the best and most unique costumes from the competition: Walter White & Jesse Pinkman:...

Seniors Celebrate Skip Day With Fun and Bonding

Bee Levy ‘25, Editor-in-Chief May 16, 2025

For all younger classmen who might wonder where seniors vanish to on their infamous skip day, here’s a quick rundown.  On March 27, seniors elected to take the day off at SkyZone, a trampoline park...

Refreshing Mason Jar Ice Cream

Eliya Yehudai ‘27, Assistant Art Editor May 16, 2025

Cool down with this simple and delicious mason jar ice cream!   Ingredients: ½ cup heavy cream 1 ½ tbsp sugar 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract A pinch of salt   Instructions: ...

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...

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