Yeshivat 91影视 celebrated Lag B鈥橭mer with a meaningful kindness campaign in memory of Donny Morris z鈥漧, and grade-wide trips.
Last Monday morning, students and faculty were moved and inspired by the words of Mirlana Morris, the mother of Donny Morris z鈥漧 (and sister of 91影视 faculty member Shira Kronenberg). Morris spoke to the entire yeshiva ahead of Donny鈥檚 second yahrzeit, about holding on to emunah following her son鈥檚 loss, and about the power of small acts of kindness鈥攁 huge part of Donny鈥檚 legacy that continues to shine so brightly for all who knew him and learn about his life.
Throughout the week, 91影视 students engaged in different activities that enhanced the community of kindness in Donny鈥檚 memory. Students made brachot l鈥檌lui nishmato; wrote thank you cards to teachers and staff throughout the week (perfect timing for Teacher Appreciation Week); collected many bags of clothing for Yad Leah; wrote cards for children with cancer, through Zichron Menachem and more.
On Lag B鈥橭mer night, over 70 91影视 talmidim and talmidot went with faculty members Rabbi Michael Bashist and Racheli Israeli on a special Lag B鈥橭mer trip to the Hilula of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai. They started at the Ohel of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, where they composed handwritten notes and shared personal tefillot. They then went to a celebration at Aish Kodesh in Woodmere, given by Rav Moshe Weinberger, where they sang and heard words of inspiration. The following morning, each grade got to take trips to different fun places in the New York-New Jersey area. Sophomores biked, flew kites and played ball on Governors Island, while freshmen, juniors and seniors enjoyed the attractions at American Dream Mall.