Mrs. Carolyn Deutsch, daughter of Francine Solomon, spoke about her mother, a school librarian who instilled her passion for literature to her family and generations of students. As the grandmother of three Rambam Men, Jon, Eli, and Dovi, the Deutsch family knew that Rambam, a school that values the written word, was the perfect home to continue her mother’s legacy. Mrs. Deutsch commissioned a local artist, Gila Roslyn, to create a beautiful mural that frames the Francine Solomon Memorial Library of hundreds of books. The mural depicts iconic scenes from notable works of literature. The images depict everything from Don Quixote’s windmill to Huck’s raft to Katniss’ Mockingjay logo and more. After discussing her mother’s life and legacy, Mrs. Deutsch proceeded to pull down the curtain that was covering the bookcase and revealed the library to the world. Filled with classics, fantasy novels, self-help books, sports biographies, a Zionism section, and more, the students were delighted to know they had easy and full access to a wealth of experience. The Rambam Men were then treated to donuts and celebrated their new library. The students can’t wait to start reading, and thank the Deutsch family for this beautiful library and sharing the memory of such a talented and dedicated woman. David Mastour (Senior) Rambam Mesivta Masmidim Extra Learning Season Begins This past week was a major week for the Rambam Masmidim program. Masmidim had its opening week, holding multiple different learning sessions. The program opened with an in-person Monday night open learning session run by Assistant Principal, Rabbi Avi Haar. There was a great show of guys with Principal Hillel Goldman and Reb’ Yitz Milworn learning alongside the students. There was pizza, snacks, and soda. The Masmidim opening night was a success with a number of students learning with Rabbi Haar to prep for the NCSY Bekius Challenge. The talmidim are learning Meseches Taanis with a goal of finishing the Meschechta while taking exams provided by the NCSY program that qualifies the talmidim to earn sevorim and other prizes. Following the Monday Night Masmidim launch, there was a lunch learning shiur from Rabbi Yossi Ziskind which set the table for a Tuesday Night Masmidim Zoom Shiur led by Rabbi Ariel Rosensweig. Additionally, the Masmidim met for more learning during Wednesday lunch with a rotation of Rambam Rebbeim including Rabbi Ephraim Meth, Rabbi Ariel Rosensweig, Rabbi Ilan Schimmel, and Rabbi Yossi Ziskind. The talmidim of Rambam Mesivta are excited for all the upcoming Masmidim shiurim both at night and during lunch. The Masmidim Program is the centerpiece of the Rambam Mesivta extracurricular learning programs which also feature Sugya Yomi, Halacha Yomi, Parsha Yomi (a new initiative started this year by Rabbi Dr. Andrew Sicklick), The Meet The Rabbi Club and more! Students who participate in this program are always treated to excited and inspiring shiurim as well as to great food and chevra! Also, students who achieve Masmidim status earn Rambam Masmidim Swag and go on an annual trip. In the past the Masmidim have been rewarded with trips from fishing, to escape the room, to paintball, to air trampoline, and more! We all thank Rabbi Haar and Mr. Goldman for running this great program and inspiring the students to learn extra Torah!