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The Greatest Rosh Chodesh Adar in WYHS History

This month's Topsy Turvy Rosh Chodesh chagigah drew its theme from one of the well known aspects of the story of Purim. In the megilla, Haman is killed instead of Mordechai and the Jews are victorious over their oppressors. At WYHS, this idea was expressed slightly differently. The chagigah took place outdoors instead of inside, with decorations hung on bricks and trees instead of walls and mirrors! The hot dog and hamburger barbecue breakfast could have passed for dinner, and the performance of WYHS band Under Construction was followed by the appearance of "Over Construction", a motley crew of WYHS teachers who amazed everyone (even themselves) with their ability to make music! In addition to the hearty food, great music, and, of course, lively dancing, students and teachers came to school in topsy-turvy apparel! Clothes were mismatched, inside-out, upside-down, and backwards as students vied for the best outfit award! Following the chagigah, the Judaic Studies faculty mixed things up a little further by switching classes with each other and teaching students that they do not teach during a regular school day! A great time was had by all, and this Rosh Chodesh chagigah whet everyone's appetite for the phenomenal Purim chagigah coming up next Saturday night, March 6th at the Sports Mall in Deerfield! Click here for a Topsy Turvy slide show »

Students Defeat Faculty in Close Sat. Nite Showdown

Last Saturday night's faculty vs. varsity basketball challenge was truly a battle of the generations! WYHS teachers dusted off their sneakers in an attempt to defeat the stars of the boys varsity basketball team. The game was exciting from the first whistle to the last buzzer and every second in between. The teachers played some tough defense and ripped up the court in their drive to the basket, but they couldn't hold off the Storm offense. The game's high scorer was sophomore Jon Struhl, who led his team to a 51-44 victory. The bleachers were packed with student and teacher fans who cheered like crazy for the team of their choice. Math teacher Mr. Jason Boynton and History teacher Mr. Adam Dobrick got the loudest cheers for their fierce steals and excellent ball- handling, respectively! The halftime show featured two shooting contests, including one that pitted brother against brother as sophomore Steven and senior Eric Marin took to the court. Judaic Studies teacher Mrs. Esther Grossman joined the three-point contest, but couldn't beat girls varsity basketball player freshman Alyssa Muckley. Congratulations to the boys varsity basketball team on their (frightningly narrow) victory over the WYHS faculty all-stars!

WYHS Goes on the Road for Recovering Student

Although freshman David Belolo has not been back at school since breaking his leg several weeks ago, he is still very much a part of daily school activity! Beginning last Shabbat afternoon, when thirty teenagers made the half-hour trek to the Belolo home for mincha and seudah shlishit, David's friends and peers have gone to his house to make a minyan for him every day! Each day, David is visited by two of his teachers, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. In addition to filling him in on the school- related events of the week, teachers are working with David to stay current with his schoolwork so that he can rejoin his classes when he returns to school. David's gemara class, along with teacher Rabbi Josh Spodek, travel to David's house every morning for davening, breakfast, and shiur. In addition, Thursday night and Sunday morning mishmars now take place in the Belolo kitchen, which is beginning to look just like a classroom! We are happy to report that David is getting stronger and better each day, due in large part to the outpouring of love and sympathy he received from his fellow students and teachers. We look forward to David coming back to school in the very near future!

WYHS Marches Foward

This Thursday, March 4th, is Taanit Esther. The fast begins at 5:33 a.m. and ends at 6:58 p.m. There will be an early 1:45 p.m. dismissal on Thursday due to the fast. Next Saturday night, March 6th, is the annual WYHS Purim Chagigah, which will be held at Sports Mall in Deerfield. The festivities will begin with megillah reading at 8:45 p.m., followed by a light dinner, music and dancing, and entertainment at 9:30 p.m. The cost for this event is $18 per WYHS student and adult, and $12 for children 10 and under. Please RSVP today by clicking here to email Shimmie. After Purim, at 8 p.m. on Sunday night, March 7th, the eleventh grade will depart from WYHS for their junior class ski trip to the mountains of North Carolina. After three days of fun in the snow, the juniors will return to South Florida on Wednesday night, March 10th. On Shushan Purim, Monday, March 8th, school will start late with a 9 a.m. davening. March is packed with Town Meetings, coming to your community on the following dates. The Miami Beach meeting will take place on Monday, March 8th at 8 p.m. at the home of Tom and Rhonda Weiss. The Hollywood meeting will take place on Wednesday, March 10th at 8 p.m. at the home of David and Haya Tepper. Stay tuned for more information about the Town Meetings in Boca, on March 22nd, and North Miami Beach, on March 24th. Attention all basketball fans! WYHS has tickets on sale for the Miami Heat vs. New Jersey Nets game on Sunday, March 14th at 6 p.m. The seats are in section 113, rows 8-12, and the price is a real steal at only $20 per ticket! If you are interested in buying tickets to this game, please contact Rabbi Spodek at the WYHS office.