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By Sam Zaslow-Braverman ‘23
2020 was a year in which nearly every activity was altered to varying degrees, and in-school clubs at Golda Och Academy are no exception. With the rise of COVID-19, along with many other issues ranging in nature from social to political, many have risen to this era’s unique challenge to present fun activities with an eye toward the future. However, these transitions were not all easy. “There’s more of a technology barrier when it comes to clubs meeting,” sophomore Tali Goldman, creator of Artists Make Change, said. “For example, I’m fully remote, and my club advisor is also remote on Monday, so everyone who’s in-person comes into the classroom and Zooms in. That way we can all see and hear each other.”
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By Yoni Arzt ‘22
With Golda Och’s new safety protocols come new experiences, including new options for students to understand Tefillah and Judaism. Early in the school year, GOA conducted Tefillah via zoom in all classrooms. While this was a safe choice, students started to grow restless with the current state. A relatively new Tefillah elective, Bigger than the Game, encourages students to compare Judaism with sports. “I am grateful for the chance to learn back in school, but I miss the days of having an interactive tefillah elective to brighten my days,” senior Talia Lloyd said. By Michael Lurie ‘21
On a cool, late September evening, the senior class of 2021 gathered for the first time in six months. Even as each member of the grade took turns presenting their senior artifacts, something was missing even beyond those students who could not attend Havdalah in Pajamas for safety reasons. “There’s more stress in the air, more uncertainty,” explained Matt Saperstein. “We missed out on typical senior traditions like the senior Shabbaton in its typical fashion.” |
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