Schechter Celebrates Hoshanah Rabbah

by Shir Levenson, SSLI '26

Today, middle and high school students observed Hoshanah Rabah through a special Minyan followed by various grade activities throughout the day. The morning began with Hoshanah Rabbah services, including the seven Hakafot and the beating of the Aravot (willows). Then, each grade split up for meetings with the grade representatives and enjoyed some Sukkot-related programming. Chag Sameach!

Enjoy some pictures from the fun day!

Each grade led and participated in a part of the Hoshanot. (Schechter Instagram)

High school students led Hoshanah Rabbah services in the gym. (S. Levenson)

During their grade meeting, the juniors gathered outside to spend time together. (S. Levenson)

Middle school students used costume and improvisation to present the story of Abraham and Isaac. (J. Weston)

Senior students met to discuss their senior merchandise and other ideas for the year. (S. Levenson)

Sophomores played The Price Is Right with Student Government Secretary Carly Smith. (S. Levenson)

Freshmen played Pim, Pam, Pom together with Student Government Vice President Samson Mildron. (S. Levenson)

Juniors played dodgeball with Hula Huts in the gym. (S. Levenson)

Seniors played Are you Smarter than a 5th Grader? with Student Government President Elinor Schlissel. (S. Levenson)

Shir Levenson is a writer for Paw Print Now and has been published on the site since December 2022. Shir is currently a junior at Schechter School of Long Island and can be reached at the following email address: slevenson26@schechterli.org