With the major shortage of teachers, the Model Chinuch League (MCL) was created and designed by Rambam Mesivta to bring out the passion and love for teaching in students and materialize into real world change. This past Tuesday night, we had the opportunity to participate in the 6th Model Chinuch League Tournament. Enghosted at Central, we were joined by a variety of yeshivot from across the state, including Frisch, TABC, Ezra Academy, Ma’ayanot, and DRS. Members came prepared to teach. With topics including Parshas Vayakhel-Pekudei, Vayikra and Purim, there was lots of material to work with. My lesson focused on Parshat Vayikra, beginning with the small Aleph in Vayikra. I wanted an impactful yet light experience. Focusing on the significance of such a small letter dissimilarity. Chazal explain that Moshe Rabbeinu, in his humility, did not feel worthy of being “called” by Hashem, leading to this subtle compromise. This message connects directly to korbanot, whose purpose is to be mekarev, to bring a person closer to Hashem, (Korban-Karev). The Torah’s opening halacha— that a stolen korban is invalid—highlights that actions must align with purpose. True closeness to Hashem begins with humility, symbolized by the small Aleph itself. Rambam cashed in their hard work and preparation. Outstanding Teacher Awards were awarded to Ephraim Ganchrow(10th) and David Rabinow(10th), and Avi Lax (12th) earned Best Presentation for his striking delivery. In addition, Jacob Gordon was recognized for his outstanding support and dedication throughout his high school tenure as one of the Assistant Directors of the League. A heartfelt thank you to Mrs. Gewirtz, Ms. Moskovich, Mrs. Chopp, and the entire Central team for hosting the tournament, and to all participants and contributors who made the night so meaningful. A night of teaching. A night of growth. And a reminder that Chinuch is not just about what we learn—but how we live it. Let’s bridge the gap in our supply of teachers together. Avichai Yosipov (Senior) Rambam Law Society Hosts Attorney Benjamin Goldstein This week, Avner Iskhakov, founder of the Law Club, organized a successful and engaging meeting with Attorney Benjamin S. Goldstein, Esq., with the help of his son, Moe Goldstein. The meeting gave students a meaningful look into the field of personal injury law through Mr. Goldstein’s real-world experience at his law firm. His talk was especially engaging, as he shared his journey into law, the challenges he has faced, and what it is actually like to work as an attorney. One of the most interesting parts of the session was when he presented a case for students to analyze, walking them through his thought process and explaining the reasoning behind his final decision. This allowed students to actively think through legal problems rather than just listen passively. By the end of the meeting, many students were eager to ask questions and continue the conversation, showing how interested and involved they were throughout the session. The discussion created a comfortable and interactive environment where students felt encouraged to participate. Overall, the meeting was both informative and inspiring, giving students a clearer understanding of the legal field. Avner Iskhakov looks forward to planning more events like this in the future. Avner Iskhakov (sophomore) A New Era for Varsity Soccer This week, the varsity soccer team secured an astonishing victory against Ezra with a final score of 15–8. At the helm was Captain Shaya Lubner, who scored nine points. Both teams displayed a deep proficiency in the game. This victory will help pave the way for Rambam’s legacy and prowess in soccer. Aaron Grimm (Sophomore) College Bowl: A Dramatic Pendulum It’s the final College Bowl of the season—or is it? This week, both JV and Varsity College Bowl teams set off for another round of trivia at Beth Shalom in the Five Towns, filled with determination. Until now, they had won all of their games except for two. Nevertheless, there was a sense of tension in the air, for if they won all three games that day, they would, in theory, make it to the playoffs. In the first game, our boys went head-to-head with HAFTR, a formidable team. Swinging back and forth like a pendulum, the lead kept changing as our starting lineup of Henach Barningham (Captain), Akiva Leider, Yosef Harris, and Avi Pearlman held the line but was blocked from any advance. Normally, each round you switch up your players, but in such a strong game like this, our captain made the decision to keep the starting lineup in. This decision proved to be instrumental. As if blessed, the speaker moved on to “categories.” What this means is that for a certain group of questions, they adhere to a specific theme or key, such as “starting with the letter P” or “Roman history.” In this frenzy, the Rambam team rose victorious and crushed the opposing team by tens of points. Next on the lineup was Central. With Yoni Kogan, Yoni Pfeifer, Elan Klein, and Henach Barningham on the stand, Central was defeated without. However, we were not out of the woods just yet. Rambam would now be facing one of the best teams in the league: North Shore. Just like the first game, we put in our starting lineup and decided to keep them in for the duration of both rounds. Once again, the match became a pendulum of victory. Tensions were high, as the majority of questions in the first round were physics and math, even including problems that required 30 seconds of pen-on-paper work. With the help of Avi Pearlman’s mathematical brain, we managed to maintain competitiveness, but spirits were low moving into the next round. And once more, as if blessed, categories were rolled out. The first category? European History of a certain era. Akiva Leider and Yossi Harris rejoiced—this was their chance. Flying through each question, the Rambam team knocked North Shore off their feet, and taking advantage of their disorientation, Rambam swept the floor, once again winning by tens and tens of points. What a season it has been. Filled with pride and a throbbing brain, the team walked home to the Raven Haven with smiles on their faces and wondered: Will we make it to the playoffs? I’d like to hope so, but even if not, the smile of glory has a long way to fade.