December 24, 2024

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Yair Daar

Yair Daar is the director of Student Life at Bicultural Hebrew Academy High School. He can be reached at [email protected]

Articles by Yair Daar

What Truly Matters

“Welcome to the BFFL Show!” began the host, “where we ask our contestants, ‘How well do you know your best friend for life?’ Friendships will

The Power of Memory

The night before the first day of seventh grade Hillel was FREAKING OUT. “What if I don’t do well this year? I really want to

Setting the Tone

Rabbi and Mrs. Margolis felt excited. They had just unpacked the last box (a strange mix of Tuvia’s Pokémon cards, random loose granola bars and

Interview With a Vampire

Gloria didn’t like the sight of blood—and that was an understatement. Just the thought of a paper cut could make Gloria dizzy, and the possibility

Owning It

Eighth grade is often a time for students to take leadership in their schools. Many schools have student governments, led by eighth graders. Other elementary

Somewhere New

It was Shabbat afternoon and the Cohns were just getting started on their dessert. Alex, the oldest of the four, had a question. “Mommy? Daddy?

Who Are You Calling Lazy?

“Hey Oren! You have a second?” Oren slowed down to let Yaniv catch up. He turned to his friend. “What’s going on Yanni? How’d you

Pure Motivation

Leading Shabbat groups can be challenging, especially if it’s your first time. Talia and Aliza found themselves in this exact situation, which is why they

Being Your Own Victim

When Moshe’s mother opened the email, the message she read was not one she expected. “Dear Mrs. Miller, I am writing to you to discuss

Cloudy With a Chance of Ice Cream

Class 5A was soooo close to earning an ice cream party. And not just any ice cream party, but an all-day, all-you-can-eat, record-breaking, super-sundae-with-all-the-toppings ice

Patience, My Bechor

In their family, Oscar and Oliver Oppenheimer were known as the “Blackout Boys.” These nicknames originated from the night they were born. Oscar and Oliver