His mom rescued a few pairs of clothing and the family dog, and Micah had his school and sports bags with him. Later that day, his neighborhood was in flames and his house and possessions were gone.

Data from a Mane Idea anonymous survey revealed that more than 60% of NYHS students reported that the events on college campuses following October 7 have impacted where they are applying. 

HBHA’s definition of community is a group of people that are involved with HBHA, to whom they want the students to be presentable. Although HBHA has a large population of Orthodox students, forcing everyone to conform to one custom is unfair.

Some community members were impressed by the incorporation of an Orthodox rabbi’s speech at the event, as it was the second time an Orthodox Jew spoke at an inauguration.

A report on JSPA's 2024 convention, where journalists and advisers from six Jewish high schools around the U.S. met in Los Angeles to study best practices and how to use Torah ethics for solving newsroom dilemmas.

Deadline moved to Thursday, Feb. 13. Categories have been added this year for student work in non-school publications.