With the new school year off to a great start and in light of the nature of Tishrei, RYNJ orchestrated a meaningful initiative called Machsom l’Phone. RYNJ modeled Machsom l’Phone after the widely embraced concept of Machsom l’Fi translated as “seal for the mouth.” The objective of the campaign is to curtail the use of lashon hara while promoting the priceless opportunity that family-time affords us. In a Machsom l’Fi, participants elect to dedicate their own chosen hour in the day wherein they would be extra vigilant in refraining from lashon hara. Similarly, RYNJ’s Machsom l’Phone program asks participants to choose a single hour in the day when all family members’ devices are turned off. RYNJ believes that the benefits and rewards for undertaking this initiative are invaluable. The school is thrilled and proud of the hundreds of parents and students who elected to participate in this meaningful program.