High School Event Highlights Chassidishe Roots

Students of Bais Chana High School in Connecticut were treated to a meaningful chaf bais shevat at a beautiful mother/daughter evening held in honor of the Rebbetzin’s yahrtzeit.

The room was elegantly decorated by a committee of students and their dedicated mothers, and a delicious dinner as well as a fun mother/daughter activity were enjoyed by all.

The evening showcased the remarkable work of the Bais Chana students, all revolving around the theme “ROOTS”. Each class was responsible for a different aspect of our chassidishe roots.

The presentations highlighted the lives and nesius of the Rebbeim, Niggunim, and the horaos the Dor Hashvii received from the Rebbe as a hachana to Biyas Moshiach.

Senior students studied and retold stories of mesiras nefesh of their great, great grandparents who persevered during trying times. These Chassidim included Reb Shmuel Levitin, Reb Simon Yakobshvili (Jacobson), Reb Hillel Azimov, and Reb Michel Vishedsky.

Bais Chana students impressed their parents with their hard work, effort and knowledge in the different areas that they researched and studied.

According to one senior student, “I am very grateful that I had this chance to learn about my great-great grandfather and his dedication to chassidus and the Rebbeim.

In addition, students had the opportunity to showcase their Tanya projects which depicted ahava mesuteres as well as their chumash projects on various themes relating to what is being learned in Chumash.

Teachers who guided the students in their efforts were Mrs. Tonia Chazanov, Mrs. Chaya Hecht, Miss Rivkah Miriam Brackman and Mrs. Hindy Kalmenson.

Mrs. Bluma Hecht, Bais Chana principal, shared the excitement of when Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka came to Connecticut and made a surprise visit to the newly constructed Chabad institution and Bais Chana Academy.

A few of the comments received from parents after the event included, “Thank you for inspiring the girls and bringing out the best in each student.”

“It was such a special event; each girl spoke so beautifully. Thank you to the entire staff at BCA for giving our girls so much warmth and chassidishkeit.”

“I was blown away by the thought and creativity that went into the projects.”

For information about Bais Chana Academy, located in Orange, CT, just 1.5 hours from Crown Heights, please call 203-795-5261.