Where new ideas sprout, great things grow.
This past June, Chabad of the Bowery in Lower Manhattan graciously hosted the first Chabad Girls Academy dinner, marking two years since the inception of the school. Elegantly set tables and candles filled the Shul, as family and friends gathered to observe the accomplishments of the students and enjoy the delicious meal they prepared.
All around the Shul, the students’ work was beautifully displayed. Included was a 3D model of the Aron crossing the Yarden which they created based on the Pesukim and Mefarshim they had learned in Novi class. The evening began with a warm and pleasant welcome.
Founder and Dean of the school, Mrs. Devorah Leah Angyalfi, addressed the crowd, describing the amazing Hashgacha Protis that led her to receive clear Brachos from the Rebbe to open a new girl’s school. Her vision for this school is to make Yiddishkeit and Chassidishkeit come alive in a real and tangible way. She spoke about the students’ sincere desire to have meaning in what they are doing. “The girls must walk away feeling that they are connected to Yiddishkeit and they live with it,” she said
Her hands-on approach to Chinuch has transformed her students, and they love coming to school. Seeing a growing need for a girls’ school that would cater to students who need more one on one learning, Angyalfi, has taken the reins as she plans to grow the school and move it to Crown Heights this fall.
Joining her efforts to achieve this goal is Mrs. Yael Rosenberger, Assistant Director, who spoke passionately about the Frierdiker Rebbe’s devotion to Chinuch. She shared a vital lesson in Ahavas yisroel.
“When the Frierdiker Rebbe was still a child, his father saw him hesitate to share a small candy with a friend. Later, his father spoke to him saying ‘I saw you sharing your candy today but you didn’t do it with your whole heart’. This incident left a deep and lasting impact on the Frierdiker Rebbe throughout his life. We need to plant such powerful seeds in our children, by bringing lessons from day to day life that will blossom as they grow and mature.”
The warmth and care received by the students from their teachers really manifested itself in their talks. The proud students spoke next about their personal experience during the school year and how it impacted them. “I used to feel like Torah and Mitzvos were forced!” said excited student Salome. “Now I’ve learned that there are real meanings behind them and we are empowered to do them right.”
Her classmate Mushky commented, “I’ve learned so much this year because we’ve done it hands-on and it made it so much more exciting!”
The seeds were planted and their spirits were strengthened. It was obvious that they felt much more connected to Yiddishkeit and were filled with a sense of purpose. The audience enjoyed a slideshow which the students shared of their year in pictures and video. Parents commented on the amazing progress and impressive work their daughters produced.
Awards and Appreciation were handed out to the students, teachers, and supporters. Rabbi and Mrs. Korn received a special thank you for their incredible support and the use of their beautiful Chabad House.
The evening ended with a positive message which the students shared. “Never give up!” It is a phrase their teachers have been repeating all year long, encouraging them to persevere and grow.
The school is looking to expand this coming fall, catering to seventh and eighth grade girls. The goals for the coming year include skilled-based learning in Chumash to develop each student’s language and comprehension skills so they become independent learners. In addition the curriculum will be filled with creative hands on projects, emphasis on living as a true Chossid and understanding Tanya inside as well as practical application.
Preparation for NY State Regents and high school will be taking place in the secular subjects in a way that allows the girls to gain skills and retain them. . The learning style includes many games, songs, skits and mobile activities around the classroom that will engage the students so they internalize concepts and skills better and their success rate is high and productive. P3 students are welcome.
Here you will plant the seeds, and we will give your daughter the tools to blossom.
For more information or to register please email Devorah Leah Angyalfi at [email protected] or call (973) 216-1188 Space is limited.
Devorah Leah, you and your husband rock! May Hashem grant you continued success…
good job Devorah Leah.
This new school sounds very refreshing. We deffinitely need individual, catered attention to the specific needs of the young girls of this generation. A program that builds confidence and true meaning to Yiddishkeit will help encourage a healthy and a happy future generation. I hope enough people will recognize and support this program so that it can flourish and continue it’s positive effect.
hey Devorah,
your brother here in Israel… this is really amazing and I’m so happy for you. Hope you mamash have incredible success bringing joy and more Jewish light into the world. a huge necessity our nation constantly needs.
A face book page is being set up with all your questions answered and a peak at whats to come with some pictures of what we accomplished the past year IYh
You do everything with passion and sincerity and im so excited to see how far you’ll take this, molding these future shluchos!
All the Londoners are tremendously proud of your outstanding achievement in chinouch
Inspirational!!
Well done Devorah Leah!!
May you go mechayil el choyil!!
This is something that I think my daughter would really enjoy! Yasher Koiach Devorah Leah!
Devorah Leah, I’m so proud of your perseverance and accomplishments. You’ve always been a sincere and genuine person and your love for yiddishkeit is contagious. May Hashem give you koach to grow and affect more people and to use your talents to continue helping others.
Missing you!
Way to go. There is a large need for this in Crown Heights. Hatzlacha Rabbah!
Devorah Leah has an incredible vision of educating students in a fun, interactive and exciting way! Her students can testify that her vision became reality as they were lucky enough to have Devorah Leah as their teacher for 2 wonderful years. They feel that these 2 years were incredibly inspiring years of learning and growing in Yiddishkeit and Emunah in Hashem! It’s not too late to register your daughter!!
Yasher Koiach!! I hope you are very successful. It looks like you have hashkafa in place and a well-rounded curriculum. I love how the girls are so proud of their work displayed. Looks like real Hands-ON learning!!
DL it looks incredible! Kol hakavod!
what was the amazing hashgacha pratis story that led Devorah Leah to start this school?
We need more hands on creativity in our schools. My daughter would love this.
Devorah Leah you have done a phenomenal job of starting this much needed school in NY. You should continue to have much success and go מחיל אל חיל!!
Make a high school too!!
Devorah Leah this is truly a beautiful thing!! so proud!! Sarah C.
Amazing! Well done Devorah Leah. She is a teacher who really cares about her students! Keep up the great work and may you be blessed with much Hatzlacha!
And if you have girls that age who may benefit from a more individualized and caring school setting do not hesitate to call Devorah…
Thank you very much for making this school! This is exactly what crown height needs
Very very impressive!
It is good to see we have people who are able to do something out of the box.
Keep up the fantastic work
miss u tons!!
<3 c.a.
It’s for seventh and 8th grade. Call DL for more info , her number is at the bottom of the article
so special to see that this not so niche market has been taken care of!
there is def a great need for this and I wish the coordinators much success and hatzlacha for the future!
Would love more info on this school? What grades? Is there a website? or Facebook page?
What grades is this for? It seems like a really caring and nice program.
My daughter attended chabad girls academy for the past two years and will be going again next year G-d willing! Devorah leah is an amazing dedicated teacher/director. She works tirelessly and cares so much. From the moment I met her I saw how special she was and was very excited to have her as my daughters teacher. She far exceeded my expectations. My daughter has grown so much sinse she started learning with her and I am very grateful to Hashem. If you are looking for a school for your 12-14 year you should seriously consider this an option and… Read more »
This idea belongs in this day n age. I’m gonna be sure to send my kids there once they’re appropriate age.
Kol hakovod!
BH. Thats wonderful. More Torah scholars more peace.
Kol Hakavod!!! seriously….!!!! I am so proud of you!!!
we need this school. it`s about time.
Dear Devorah Leah,
This is the most exciting thing I have read on collive in a long long time! Kol Hakavod! All Lubavitch girls need this, deserve only the best – and knowing you, they will get it!
I have seen Mrs. Angyalfi’s work first hand, she is really amazing!