Shaving read A Farewell to Arms by Ernest Hemingway, the students gathered around light snacks at around 12:05, ready to have an intelligent discussion about what they had read. At its core, the novel follows an American ambulance driver in World War I who becomes deeply entangled in both the brutality of war and a personal relationship that offers him a glimpse of escape. As the realities of war intensify, he is forced to confront questions of meaning, purpose, and whether it is possible to truly leave everything behind. The largest point of contention, and the central focus of the discussion, was what happens and what it means when the main character walks away from the war. Rav Yitt Milworn offered a historical context approach, suggesting that the war itself was so null and void, with World War I being so devastating, that the protagonist enters as an Italian ambulance driver seeking heroism and purpose, only to leave realizing it was all for nothing. In contrast, Dr. Goldman presented the perspective that the protagonist perhaps did not fully abandon everything but instead endured and moved forward, citing Hemingway’s idea that “above all, one must endure.” In this view, the character may represent Hemingway himself, who also served as a volunteer in the war. Ultimately, the group settled on a notion of “ascension.” The protagonist moves on from his past and renounces everything that came before, but he does so while carrying deep trauma. He is finished with it all, becoming a new man, though not necessarily a April 17, 2026 | 30 Nissan 5786 | Tazaria-Metzora Editors-In-Chief: Yosef Harris | Editor: Avichai Yosipov RAMBAM VOLLEYBALL SWEEPS SSLI, IMPROVES TO 4–2 T his past Wednesday, the Rambam volleyball team traveled to Solomon Schechter of Long Island and delivered a commanding performance, sweeping SSLI in straight sets, 3–0. Rambam controlled the match from start to finish, winning 21–16, 21–11, and 21– 11. With consistent serves, aggressive net play, and strong defensive effort, Rambam steadily pulled away in each set, turning rallies into points and maintaining momentum throughout the match. Under Head Coach, Dani Meir, Rambam Alum, the team’s chemistry and discipline were on full display. Led by team captain Eli Yunaev, Rambam closed out each set decisively to secure the win, improving their record to 4–2 on the season. Looking forward to another strong performance this coming Thursday at SAR.