Heschel Helios

05/19/2015

Heschel Harmonizers Balayala @ Kolot Hayam 2015

Congrats to the Heschel Harmonizers on winning 1st place school (as well as 3 other awards) at Kolot Hayam 2015
Here are 2/3 of the songs sung at the competition (including the one that gave an entire room goosebumps)

And So It Goes-
https://youtu.be/A_hw7AeymRQ

Balayla- solo by junior Matan Mann
https://youtu.be/F-opd22S2lA

The Heschel Harmonizers performing 'Balyala' (by The Idan Raichel Project, arr. Nick Lamm) at Kolot Hayam in May, 2015. Soloist: Matan.

02/24/2015

Paul Wolfowitz, Author at AEI

We are excited to be having Paul Wolfowitz (cousin of Senior F***y Wolfowitz!) former President of the World Bank, United States Ambassador to Indonesia, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense, and former dean of the Johns Hopkins University International School come to speak to us this Wednesday!
Here is a link to info about him if you would like to do some preliminary research. Should be extremely interesting! GET PUMPED, HESCHEL!!
https://www.aei.org/author/paul-wolfowitz/

Download hi-res photoContact Info:Download VCARDRequest an interviewAssistant Info:Hemal Shah202-862-5889 Paul Wolfowitz Back to scholar listVisiting ScholarDevelopment issuesAfricaPublic-private partnershipsEntrepreneurship Paul Wolfowitz spent more than three decades in public service and higher e…

02/05/2015

Heschel Harmonizers - Arim Roshi - Nashir 2015

Congrats to the ever-incredible Harminizers for winning 1st place at Nashir today with songs Arim Roshi and Shake it Out/Shake it off ft Nico Miller and Talia Cohen!!!!!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zvcfbgSwVk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBEmfU88QA8

The Heschel Harmonizers performing 'Arim Roshi' (by Shai Gabso, arr. Josh Erlich) at the Nashir festival in February 2015. Conductor: Ziv.

01/05/2015

Hey Heschel-
Hope everyone's excited to go back to school! The Helios staff sure is!!!
There's another 2 month period until February break but we have faith in you.
Make post-it reminders, use colorful pencils, buy some motivational posters and tack them to your bedroom wall or locker for inspiration.
Yay school! Yay you! You will succeed!

Love,
The Helios Staff
Ps look forward to another wonderful issue of Helios coming out in a little bit

12/17/2014

Everybody get pumped for the Girls Basketball Game in the MS Gym followed by the (3x Weiner Tournament champs) Boys Basketball game in the HS Gym!!!!! Be there or be triangular.

There will be a cheering competition between Dylan Posner and whoever dares challenge him. Anyone that can beat him will get free ice cream forever.

12/04/2014

Congrats to the Boys Basketball team on beating Yavneh Dallas (58-41) and Ramaz (48-31)

Tomorrow's game against Beit Tefillah is at 11:30. Listen to it on the Weiner Tournament broadcast!

10/29/2014

Community Post: First Semester Senior Year

http://www.buzzfeed.com/ssbcabs/first-semester-senior-year-if5h

Senior thoughts... (as told by Parks and Rec)

10/26/2014

Community Post: The Process Of Applying Early Decision

http://www.buzzfeed.com/ssbcabs/the-process-of-applying-early-decision-if5h
Big week for all the seniors with Early Decision and Early Application stuff due on Nov 1st. So nice that teachers are giving us a break! (just kidding we have just as much work as the rest of you.) Here's to a super productive week, Heschel!!!

As of October 16th

09/21/2014

Community Post: Shabbadome 2014

http://www.buzzfeed.com/ssbcabs/shabbadome-2014-if5h
Shabbadome Buzzfeed 2014

From beginning to end

09/10/2014

Dress Code on the Shabbaton Survey

Hey Heschel--
We've all heard the new Shabbaton dress code policy, and we've heard the administration's position.

It's time to voice ours.

First, please fill out this quick survey about dress code on the Shabbaton: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/SBFVP3W. And when you're done, leave a comment below about what you think of the change.

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09/04/2014

Heschel Harmonizers and Alumni - Bo'ee El HaShoshanim - Concert 2014

Happy hump day Heschel!
The wonderfully talented Heschel Harmonizers are holding auditions on September 11th at 5pm in the music room.
Email [email protected] or [email protected] if you want to try out.
Stop Nico Miller, Allie Shapiro, any current Harmonizers or Harmonizer enthusiast with questions in the hallways!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5czYd45wnw

The Heschel Harmonizers and Harmonizers Alumni performing a mashup of 'Shoshanim Atzuvot'/'Bo'ee' (by Idan Raichel, arr. Sharona Nahshon) at their 3rd annual...

09/03/2014

Community Post: A Guide To Shabbaton 2014

Hey Heschel!
Hope everyone had a great first day back. Get ready for a 2014-2015 school year full of fun, learning, and Helios reading!!
Enjoy this Buzzfeed about the Shabbaton which is coming up SUPER soon. This is especially helpful for Freshmen.
http://www.buzzfeed.com/ssbcabs/how-we-feel-about-shabbaton-2014-if5h

aka the greatest experience you will ever have

02/07/2014

Hello Heschel!
We would like to announce on behalf of the Heschel Harmonizers that they will be performing tomorrow night after Shabbat, 8:30, at Acapajewza, an event that's part of the Jewish A Ca****la Festival.
They will be performing along with talented professional groups, including the Maccabeats and Six13! They would really appreciate your support!
Tickets can be purchased here: http://www.acapajewza.com/

Shabbat Shalom!

01/23/2014

Community Post: Student Reactions To The Snow Day

Hey Heschel! Check out our new Buzzfeed post about the Snow Day!!!
http://www.buzzfeed.com/ssbcabs/student-reactions-to-the-snow-day-if5h

Jan 22, 2014

12/20/2013

In case you missed the Helios copies that were going around this week, make sure to check out brand new articles at helios.heschel.org!

11/24/2013

Hesed Day Planning in Full Boom | Helios: The Official Newspaper of the Abraham Joshua Heschel...

Everyone make sure to read Abi Rasol's Hesed Day preview!
http://helios.heschel.org/?p=1123

Va’adat Hesed is working rigorously on planning the first Hesed Day of the 2013-2014 school year. “I’m super excited for Hesed Day,” said David Rie...

11/17/2013

Helios: The Official Newspaper of the Abraham Joshua Heschel High School |

Extra! Extra! Read all about it! Check out new articles about the Heschel dress code, the varsity basketball team, Fight Club, and more at http://helios.heschel.org/

Each year’s Shabbaton is designed to encourage bonding. From grade-unifying Capture the Flag to school-wide theme sessions and discussion groups, the Shabbaton gives students the opportunity to socialize with different people and make new friends. The most effective bonding activity on this year’s…

10/01/2013

Hey Heschel! Makes sure to check us out at the Club Fair this Wednesday. Writers and artists are wanted!

06/02/2013

Editorial: Attendance at School Community Events | Helios: The Official Newspaper of the Abraham...

The Touchy Subjects (Opinion!):
Check out the Editorial Staff's opinions on attendance at Heschel events (http://helios.heschel.org/?p=995) and Adam Chanes' Op-Ed about Peter Beinart's controversial platform at Heschel (http://helios.heschel.org/?p=984)

At Heschel, it has become almost standard practice not to attend Hesed days and other key events such as Yom Ha’atzmaut celebrations. This past Yom Ha’...

05/31/2013

Hey Heschel! Check out Judith Tumin's legacy, the debate on extra time, a review of the new food service, and more, at helios.heschel.org.

11/14/2012

Helios: The Official Newspaper of the Abraham Joshua Heschel High School

We've got all of our freshly printed articles up online- now you can read them anytime, anywhere, at your convenience.
Enjoy!
http://helios.heschel.org/

Helios: The Official Newspaper of the Abraham Joshua Heschel High School

11/11/2012

Aaron Liberman: From Yeshiva League to Division I

Check out Jesse Kramer's new piece on Aaron Lieberman, an Orthodox Jew playing on Northwestern's Division I basketball team. Exclusive Helios interview!

Aaron Liberman’s transition over the past two years has been improbable and remarkable. Last year, Liberman, a Jewish native of Los Angeles and graduate ...

11/03/2012

Helios: The Official Newspaper of the Abraham Joshua Heschel High School

Hey Hesch! We've got profiles of new students and summer experiences! We've got coverage of Gilad Shalit's visit! Check it all out now at http://helios.heschel.org/ !

Helios: The Official Newspaper of the Abraham Joshua Heschel High School

09/25/2012

Gilad Shalit to Visit Heschel | Helios: The Official Newspaper of the Abraham Joshua Heschel High Sc

Gilad Shalit to visit Heschel on October 11. Get the full preview here: http://helios.heschel.org/?p=482

Gilad Shalit is going to be visiting Heschel. The announcement came during the school year's first town meeting, and students were completely shocked. My f...

09/13/2012

Interested in writing, designing, or illustrating for Helios this year? Email [email protected] for more info!

05/31/2012

Cornel West Addresses Heschel |

Read Shoshi Lauter's report of Cornel West's talk at Heschel here: http://helios.heschel.org/?p=423

Any time I hear the name Abraham Joshua Heschel, I bow.” So said Dr. Cornel West, a world-renowned philosopher, author, and activist who currently tea...

05/25/2012

Arts Night Proves To Be Meaningful Celebration |

Report and photos from Tuesday's Celebration of the Arts:
http://helios.heschel.org/?p=413

Wows filled the room as Arts Night concluded on Tuesday evening. Parents, teachers and students raved about the huge success Arts Night was. The Heschel students performed their amazing talents with enthusiasm whether dance, fashion, film, poetry or visual art. As the night ended Ahuva Halberstam em...

05/22/2012

Helios Online

Check out the new website!
http://helios.heschel.org/

The official student newspaper of the Abraham Joshua Heschel High School