This week’s Torah portion, Yitro, contains the section of the Bible, known to the world as the “Decalogue,” or the “10 Commandments.” While it is fair to say that this portion of the Torah is widely known and referred to in all parts of the civilized world, its true content and structure are not well known.

The Class of 2020’s Ellie N. has qualified as a finalist in the 2020 National Merit Scholarship Program. Ellie is one of only 15,000 seniors nationwide to be named finalists. The National Merit Scholarship Committee begins the final selection process in March. Good luck Ellie and kol ha-kavod. Click for details.

Posnack School alumna Amalya Zieper visited with our 5th and 6th Grade students to talk about Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion Month. Click for photos and details.

Congratulations to Posnack School students Ellie M., Sofie G., and Liana M. for being named finalists in the National Portrait Gallery Teen Competition. Kol ha-kavod. Click for their amazing photos.

Posnack School 5th Grade students celebrated Shabbat together at the annual 5th Grade Shabbaton. They were joined by family members for a rocking havdallah. Click for amazing photos courtesy of Posnack School parent Joshua Prezant.

Mazel tov to the cast and crew of Bring it On! The ensemble closed out their run of sold-out performances this week, delighting audiences with amazing singing, dancing, and high-flying acrobatics. Kol ha-kavod. Click for photos.

Unlike human behavior, all of God’s actions are instructive. This idea is no more apparent than in the next two weeks’ Torah portions.