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Babka Bailout Powers Through Antisemitism with Truth, Earnesty, and Taste

Michal Prevor is a business owner, Heschel parent, and babka maestro. Mrs. Prevor started Babka Bailout during the height of COVID-19 when her housekeeper, Carmen, lost clients and was struggling to maintain...

IDF Announces Tragic Death of Soldier Daniel Perez

Bianca Levy '25, Editor-in-Chief May 13, 2024

On Monday, March 17, heroic IDF soldier Daniel Perez was declared to have been killed during the Oct. 7 attack. After 163 days of believing that Perez was alive in Hamas captivity, his family was notified...

Moscow Shooting Heightens Ukraine-Russia Tensions

Miriam Gross '25, Opinion Editor May 13, 2024

A horrifying attack unfolded near Moscow, Russia, as ISIS terrorists stormed Crocus City Hall, a popular concert venue. The latest reports indicate that over 130 people have lost their lives, with many...

South Africa v. Israel: International Court of Justice Calls for Israel to Provide Humanitarian Aid Amidst Genocide Allegations

Aviva Guttman '25, Opinion Editor May 13, 2024

On Mar. 28, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) passed a ruling regarding the current humanitarian crisis in Gaza. This ruling is a result of an application against the State of Israel filed by South...

City Officials Increase Subway Surveillance in Reaction to Underground Violence

Pierce Malter '26, News Editor May 13, 2024

The subway system, a constant in many Heschel students’ lives, has seen an alarming increase in violence recently. New York Governor Kathy Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams are rolling out new security measures,...

Families and Hostages Represent Israel at The State of the Union Address

Tessa Mank '25, Online Editor May 13, 2024

On March 7, President Biden issued the State of the Union address to the nation.  The address’ guest list reflected many of the topics raised in his speech, particularly regarding the current conflict...

Heschel Welcomes Four Oct. 7 Survivors

Maya Ortner '25, News Editor May 13, 2024

On Tuesday, Mar. 13, the Heschel High School had the privilege of hearing powerful first-hand accounts from survivors of the Oct.7 terror attacks. Yuri Levin, Idit Etinger, Noam Sharabi, and Shlomo Koren,...

Ritchie Torres Affirms Pro-Israel Stance

Bianca Levy, Editor-in-Chief May 13, 2024

On Mar. 26th, U.S. Representative Ritchie Torres (NY-15) recently visited Heschel High School to discuss the ongoing war in Israel.  Since the Oct. 7 attack, Torres has been steadfast in his support...

Heschel’s Production of Cinderella was a Success!

Daphne Stifelman ’25, News Editor May 13, 2024

Every year, Heschel’s theater lovers gather together to showcase their talents and put on a play. This year, they performed Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella. Featuring beautiful costumes, excellent...

Teens Are Tepid on TikTok Ban

Lila Nanasi '25, Staff Writer May 13, 2024

On Monday, March 1, the House passed a bill titled the “Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act” with overwhelming bipartisan support. The bill's most notable and relevant...

Gabe Barnett Speaks with Heschel High School About Jewish Advocacy in the White House

Hannah Wurzburger ‘26, Editor-in-Chief May 13, 2024

On March 19th, during Hachana l’Shabbat, Heschel Alumnus Gabe Barnett addressed high schoolers about his role in the White House. Barnett is a Senior Advisor in the Office of Public Engagement and currently...

Trump Claims Jewish Democrats “Hate Israel,” Prompts Reaction from Jewish Groups

Yhonatan Yehudai ‘25, Editor-in-Chief May 13, 2024

Last March, former President Donald Trump faced immediate outrage following a podcast interview, during which he said that any Jew who votes in favor of the Democratic party hates Israel and “their religion.”  Trump...

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