The parallels between the Government s response to Hillsborough and the way it and the NHS colluded to cover up more than 30,000 patients being given infected blood are striking.
By JLNJ Staff | December 31, 2020
Ma’ayanot students were privileged to hear from renowned speaker, Jackie Bitton on the topic of modesty in connection to the general discussions of the Torah values of privacy and modesty, highly counter-cultural today, which are taking place in Advisory and with faculty over the last few weeks. Students were engaged by Bitton’s warmth and the relevance of her message. Bitton spoke of inner beauty, and that modesty includes efforts to keep growing and strengthening one’s inner midot. She emphasized that just like a parent’s love, Hashem’s love is unconditional, and that students should be proud of every effort they make in shemirat hamitzvot. Tzniut, according to Bitton, is one area where Halacha guides one’s focus to unique inner qualities which should be reflected by how one presents oneself to the world. Her message that an inner awareness of modesty connects and supports outer modesty resonated with Ma’ayanot student
The days leading up to Chanukah were filled with excitement, as Bruriah students were challenged to decorate their hallways. Each grade’s hallway came out magnificent! Students enjoyed an outdoor, physically distant chagiga, including inflatables, a bonfire and a barbecue.
On Wednesday, Mrs. Schwartz and Mrs. Skaist worked together to offer an inspiring yom iyun with a special appearance from known lecturer, Jackie Bitton. There was a beautiful kumzitz, yummy food and speeches from students, Daphna Hook and Ahuva Becker. The theme was ‘Elev8,’ where all gained insight on how to become better Jews in our everyday activities. Bitton spoke about how it’s never too late to change and build our relationships with Hashem. Senior Rena Feldman shared that, “She was incredibly engaging and inspiring. She shared her message through amazing storytelling. Her passion really was clear throughout, drawing me in. I would love to hear her speak again!”