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Observances for Yom HaZikaron (Israel Memorial Day) and Yom HaAtzmaut (Israel Independence Day)
At Kehillah, we recently observed Yom HaZikaron (Israel’s Memorial Day) and Yom HaAtzmaut (Israel’s Independence Day) — two deeply meaningful days that reflect the resilience and history of Israel.
Yesterday, our community gathered in white to honor the lives lost in Israel’s wars and through acts of terror. We lit a memorial candle and marked the day with storytelling, prayer, moments of silence, and the singing of Hatikvah (Israel’s national anthem).
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Today, we moved from remembrance to celebration as we marked Yom HaAtzmaut, commemorating the founding of the State of Israel in 1948. With sunny weather and a joyful spirit, students celebrated with pizza and cupcakes during lunch. As we hold both grief and joy in the same week, we honor the depth of Israel’s past and the hope for its future.
עוד לא אבדה תקוותנו
"Our hope is not yet lost."
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Ariella Sheppard Achieving Excellence in Academics and Athletics
Congratulations to 12th-grader Ariella Sheppard on being awarded the CIF Central Coast Section Scholar Athlete Scholarship for her outstanding sportsmanship, academic excellence, and community involvement in 2025.
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Along with this achievement, we are also proud to announce that Ariella has earned the PSAL Scholar-Athlete of the Year award for the 2024-25 school year. This prestigious honor recognizes achievements in academics, community involvement, and athletics, and makes Ariella the second Kehillah student to receive this award (after Ben Winer, Class of 2018). Kol Hakavod!
Ariella’s sports and awards include:
- Female Scholar Athlete, Private School Athletic League
- Varsity Sports: Volleyball (3), Soccer (2), Basketball (4), Baseball (3), Tennis (2)
- Honors & Achievements: PSAL Honorable Mention (2), Volleyball 1st & 2nd Team All-League, Basketball 2nd Team All-League, Most Valuable Player (3), National AP Scholar with Distinction, National Merit Commended Scholar
- Activities: Student Government Communications Commissioner (2), Hebrew Club (4), Chess Club (3), RamBassadors (4).
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Hebrew 5 Honors Has a Full-FILLING Friday
Last Friday, Hebrew 5 Honors students with Mora Ronit had a wonderful outing to The Malawah Bar in Palo Alto, where they enjoyed a range of delicious dishes like Ma'lawah and Jachnun.
| | | Special thanks to the parents who volunteered to drive and chaperone, including Andi Frenkel, Hadas Keppel, Erin Ben-David, and Maya Yaniv. A heartfelt Todah Rabbah (“thank you” in Hebrew) goes to Shannon Stein for generously treating everyone to a scrumptious lunch! They also celebrated birthdays for 9th-graders Inbar Spiro and Maya Avraham, and wished our graduating 12th-graders — Micah Nassi, Shaya Ben-David, and Jonah Frenkel — all the best for their future endeavors. | | | | |
Starting Monday With Heart, Mind, and Body
On Monday morning, our Rams participated in a dynamic wellness event, facilitated by our Peer Health Educators and School Counselor Sarah Lesser. The event featured stations focused on self-care, health, and community care.
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Wellness stations included a compliment circle, dance station, breathing exercises, stretching yoga, origami self-love notes, grounding skills, and spreading good news. Students rotated through each activity, earning stamps in their wellness passports. This first-time event offered a meaningful opportunity for students to start the week off exploring wellness practices and coping strategies in a supportive environment.
Thank you to our Peer Health Educators — 10th-graders Jenna Mu, Ruby Berg, Zoey Perryman, Eliot O'Connell, Finn Yalif, and Bekah Garlikov — for taking the lead on our many wellness stations!
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Welcome Event & Rolling Admissions
We are excited to welcome the next generation of Rams at our Welcome & Orientation Event tomorrow Friday, May 2. New students participate in icebreakers and complete course registration with our Dean of Academics Mr. Richard Brownstone.
While our regular admissions cycle has concluded, Kehillah continues to accept applications throughout the year. If you know someone who may be interested in applying or learning more about the opportunities at Kehillah, please have them reach out to our Director of Admissions & Enrollment Management Dr. Dave Weiner.
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🇮🇱 Yom Haatzmaut (Israel Independence Day)
Thursday, May 1
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☕️ FINAL Kikar Coffee of the Year
Friday, May 2 from 8:30 to 10:00 AM
Kikar (weather permitting - otherwise, we’ll meet in First Floor Admin Lounge)
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🎓 Last Day of Academic Classes for 12th-Graders
Friday, May 2
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🎨🎭 VPA Show 🎶📸
Sunday, May 4 from 1:00 to 4:00 PM
Join us for The Kehillah School’s annual Visual Performing Arts (VPA) Show. Celebrate our students’ talents with an Art Gallery, refreshments, and exciting performances throughout the event!
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💡 Senior Projects Begin
Monday, May 5
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📝 AP Exams
Monday, May 5 to Friday, May 16
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