We hope you enjoy our video mashup from the 4th grade Hebrew Pesach performance. Congratulations to all the students on an outstanding job. A special thank you to Hebrew teacher Giveret Erlichman and Music Director Ronith Epelbon!
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Sports Dinner
The annual Beren Academy Sports Award Dinner was held on Thursday, March 30th. Players, coaches and parents celebrated the accomplishments of all of the sports teams at Beren Academy for the 2016–2017 school year. Congratulations to all the players on outstanding seasons.
Teacher Appreciation Evening
We are so proud of EC2's Morah Esther Saghian who received the Irving L. Samuels Outstanding Teacher Award for Judaic Studies. The touching ceremony included remarks by Sandra Finkelman, chairperson of the Jewish Education Department at the Jewish Federation as well as a short gift presentation by former students. Mazal tov Morah Esther on a most deserving honor!
Middle School Sleepover
By: Gali Hampel and Shani Yanowitz
We had such an amazing time at the middle school sleepover! The sleepover included fun activities such as glow-in-the-dark dodge-ball, ice cream sundaes, and a tie-dye project. It was so awesome just being at a sleepover with all your friends at school! We played capture the flag and excellent games. You should NEVER miss the opportunity to go to the awesome middle school sleepover.
Princeton University Book Award
Congratulations to Adam Hoffman (11th grade) on receiving the Princeton Book Award sponsored by the Alumni Association of Princeton University Houston.Adam was presented the award for his commitment to President Wilson's values and his tireless pursuit of excellence which embody the spirit of "Princeton in the nation's service and in the service of humanity." Kol Hakavod Adam!
A Fabulous Fashion Show
Thank you to all the women and girls who came out on Sunday night to support the 11th and 12th grade Women's Seminar Fashion Show. Guests were treated to a delicious buffet of treats and had the opportunity to shop the modest line of clothing modeled in the show. A huge thank you to Elisheva Levitt for coordinating the wonderful evening.
Matzah Baking Factory
Students in kindergarten through 5th grade enjoyed learning how to bake matzah at the model matzah bakery! A very big thank you to Rabbi Mendy Traxler who brought the fun and educational activity to RMBA.
Chag Ha'Aviv Festivities
Family and friends of our EC students enjoyed Pesach musical sing-a-longs, performances and art activities in our early childhood program this week. Students and guests were then treated to fun Pesach snacks in the classrooms.
AIPAC Visit
11th and 12th graders in the Men's and Women's Seminars were visited by AIPAC representative Madeline Burack, from the Houston office, and learned about the importance of American-Israeli relations and advocacy for the Jewish State.
High School Melave Malka
The high school social committee chaired by high school senior Adina Passy organized a
Melave Malka for 9th through 12th grade studentslast Saturday night. Students enjoyed an ice cream and dessert buffet, dancing, and a fun photo booth.
Holocaust Exhibit
Students 5th through 12th grades have been diligently working on their projects which will be featured in the RMBA Holocaust exhibit for Yom Hashoah. Pictured above are 5th grade students with their English and Hebrew research on the Righteous Among the Nations.
Save the Date
RMBA Holocaust Exhibit
Guided Tour
Monday, April 24, 2017
7:45 AM - 8:15 AM
Beren Jefferson Bet Midrash
RMBA Yom HaZikaron
Blood Drive
Monday, May 1, 2017
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
All parents and students 16
years and older (with parent permission) may
give blood in memory of the fallen heroes of Israel on this special day of Yom Hazikaron.
Please join us for a special Yom HaZikaron Tekes (ceremony)
