Middle School Celebrates Israel and its History

You could hear a pin drop at MSG's Yom Ha-atzmaut Chidon. The audience was silent and waited with bated breath as their class representatives answered question after question about the State of Israel. The representatives were chosen based on how they scored on a preliminary test that had been administered a few weeks back. In the lead-up to the chidon, the girls studied hard and were able to answer almost any question thrown at them! From peace treaties, to olympic gold medalists and astronauts, our students rattled off dates, events, and names with practiced ease. The rest of the students were incredibly proud of their classmates and listened respectfully as they answered the questions. Later in the day, the Middle School Boys celebrated Israel with a rousing field day, with games of "Kadur-Sal (soccer)" and an IDF style boot camp and obstacle course! Kol-Hakavod to all our class representatives for all the work they put in for the Chidon and an especial thanks to our incomparable ivrit team, Morah Beatrice Maimon and Mrs. Helen Altman, for helping our students prepare, and organizing and running the chidon! Also, thank you to our amazing Shinshinim, Inbar and Andy for all your assistance!