Daily Update

November 8, 2021 -

Cooking for a Cause Wednesday

Please join us on Wednesday, November 10 for Cooking for a Cause at 4:30pm in the JBHS Oved Family Plaza to benefit the clients of Sephardic Bikur Holim. This event is sponsored by Coach Michael Gurock and the 8th Grade basketball teams. Chesed hours will be given. We look forward to seeing you!

American Mathematics Competition

The AMC is a prestigious international math exam that math lovers find challenging and fun. It also looks good on your college application to say that you took it.

You will have two opportunities to take the AMC exam. You may sign up for both if you would like, and you may be allowed to take both based on availability,

Please sign up soon to assure your spot.

Exam A will be held on Wednesday, November 10 during periods 9 and 10. To sign up for this competition please click here.
Exam B will be held on Tuesday, November 16, during periods 3 and 4. To sign up for this competition please click here.

Recommended Event from College Guidance

The Confident Jew Heads to College - Thursday, November 11, 7:30 PM on Zoom.

The Tikvah Fund's Jewish Parents Forum is holding its first public event. "What should young American Jews seek and expect from college today—intellectually, religiously, politically? What is college for, and what are the challenges and opportunities for Jewish and Zionist students today?" Click here for more information and to register. Open to all families!

Cooking for a Cause is Dedicated in Honor of Marlene and Steven R. Shamah

Sports Schedule

Click HERE for the upcoming sports schedule.

November 3, 2021 -

Partners in Reading - Mentors Needed

We are looking for qualified mentors in grades 10-12 to participate in the library's Partners in Reading program this year! This program partners select HS students with YOF Middle School students to discuss a book over lunch once each semester. If you would like to be part of PIR, or would like more information, please contact Mr. Katz at [email protected] or stop by the library!

Mark the Day - November 30

Dear Yeshivah of Flatbush family,

On November 30th, the Yeshivah of Flatbush Joel Braverman High School will be joining with the Sephardic Heritage Museum in a community- wide commemoration of the Day to Mark the Departure and Expulsion of Jews from the Arab Countries and Iran.

We need your personal family stories to help make our program impactful, meaningful and relevant. We would be very grateful if you have any photographs of family members in their home countries - Syria, Lebanon, Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria, Iran etc. you could share to be used in a video presentation and/ or display in the Stein Student Commons.

Please use this link to upload and submit your photos.

With your help, we can inspire and teach our students about their families’ and community’s past and extraordinary legacy.

Thank you!

Ms. Miriam Wielgus and Ms. Rachel Winkler

Program Coordinators

Lunch & Lit, the Library Book Club

Join Lunch & Lit, where we read fun, engaging books and discuss them together over lunch! Regular attendees will be eligible to receive Archon credit, as well. Contact [email protected] or stop by the library if you are interested or would like more info.

Advanced Book Club

Want to read some high-level books, classics and conversation starters? Join the Advanced Book Club, where we will meet during lunch to have meaningful discussions over some great, challenging books you'll want to read before college! Contact [email protected] for more info.

October 13, 2021 -

Math Lab During Lunch

Join us at Math Lab during your lunch for extra math help!

First lunch is held in room 204 Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Second lunch is held in room 221 Mondays-Thursdays.

If you’re a good math student and are interested in helping with Math Lab, please contact Grace Betesh at [email protected] . You can receive up to five chesed hours per semester.