On Sunday, Mitzvah Day, six sixth graders joined Yavneh Academy sixth grade dean Jordana Baruchov and packed 500 books in an hour and half! The sixth graders, led by Sienna Dube, organized a children’s book drive to benefit St. Maarten following the disastrous damage caused by Hurricane Irma. Rabbi and Mrs. Moishe Chanowitz of the Chabad of St. Maarten are eagerly awaiting the shipment of new and used children’s books. The students can’t wait until they receive them.

Residents of the Jewish Home at Rockleigh and Yavneh Academy middle school students had a wonderful Mitzvah Day morning as well. Children either partnered with residents to make beautiful fall wreaths or engaged in some exciting games of Bingo. Thank you to the Jewish Home for always welcoming the Yavneh children.