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| religion = [[Judaism]]
| religion = [[Judaism]]
| denomination = [[Modern Orthodox Judaism|Modern Orthodox]]
| denomination = [[Modern Orthodox Judaism|Modern Orthodox]]
| principal_label = Head of School (Brooklyn)
| principal_label = Principals (Brooklyn)
| principal = Rabbi Shmuel Klammer
| principal = Rabbi Moshe Monczyk and Mrs. Ana Mandelbaum
| principal1 =Esther Kirschenbaum (Early Childhood), Joyce Yarmak (Lower Division), Rookie Billet & Dr. Evelyn Gross (Middle Division), Sara Munk & Danyel Goldberg (High School)
| principal1 =Esther Kirschenbaum (Early Childhood), Joyce Yarmak (Lower Division), Rookie Billet & Dr. Evelyn Gross (Middle Division), Sara Munk & Danyel Goldberg (High School)
| principal_label1 = Principals (Long Island)
| principal_label1 = Principals (Long Island)
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| mascot = Mustangs
| mascot = Mustangs
| conference = MYHSAL
| conference = MYHSAL
| website = {{URL|https://www.shulamithofbrooklyn.org/}} (Brooklyn)
{{URL|http://www.shulamith.org/}} (Long Island)
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'''Shulamith School for Girls''' is a [[Centrist Orthodox]] Jewish school. It was the first [[Orthodox Judaism|Orthodox Jewish]] elementary school for girls in North America.<ref>[http://www.jwa.org/this_week/05/05/Nacha_Rivkin/ Jewish Women's Archive on Nacha Rivkin]</ref> The name ''[[Shulamith (disambiguation)|Shulamith]]'' ({{lang-he|שולמית}}) is a feminine form of the Hebrew name [[Solomon]], which loosely translates to "peace". As of July 2010, the organization was divided into two separate institutions which operate independent schools in Brooklyn and Long Island.

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'''Shulamith School for Girls''' is a centrist Orthodox Jewish school. It was the first [[Orthodox Judaism|Orthodox Jewish]] elementary school for girls in North America.<ref>[http://www.jwa.org/this_week/05/05/Nacha_Rivkin/ Jewish Women's Archive on Nacha Rivkin]</ref> The name ''[[Shulamith (disambiguation)|Shulamith]]'' ({{lang-he|שולמית}}) is a feminine form of the Hebrew name [[Solomon]], which loosely translates to "peace". As of July 2010, the organization was divided into two separate institutions which operate independent schools in Brooklyn and Long Island.


==History==
==History==
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In July 2010, Shulamith was divided into two schools: the Shulamith School for Girls of Long Island, and the Shulamith School for Girls of Brooklyn. Each has its own board, administration, and finances.
In July 2010, Shulamith was divided into two schools: the Shulamith School for Girls of Long Island, and the Shulamith School for Girls of Brooklyn. Each has its own board, administration, and finances.


The four divisions of Shulamith School for Girls of Long Island service 600 students: Early Childhood in Woodmere (Principal Esther Kirschbaum), Lower Division Grades 1-4 (Principal Joyce Yarmak), Middle Division (principal Rookie Billet, Associate Principal Dr. Evelyn Gross) and High School (principal Sara Munk and Danyel Goldberg).
The four divisions of Shulamith School for Girls of Long Island service 600 students: Early Childhood in Woodmere (Principal Esther Kirschbaum), Grades 1-8 ( Principal Dr. Evelyn Gross) and High School (principal Sara Munk and Danyel Goldberg).


Shulamith of Brooklyn serves students from preschool through twelfth grade. The high school was founded in 1980 with Dr. Susan Katz serving as principal. She retired in 2007. Over the years the high school has received numerous outstanding academic achievements. Shulamith High School was recognized with the Blue Ribbon School Award of Excellence by the United States Department of Education.<ref>[http://www2.ed.gov/programs/nclbbrs/list-1982.pdf Blue Ribbon Schools Program - Schools Recognized 1982-1983 Through 1999-2002]</ref> The high school is Middle States Accredited.
Shulamith of Brooklyn serves students from preschool through twelfth grade. The high school was founded in 1980 with Dr. Susan Katz serving as principal. She retired in 2007. Shulamith High School was recognized with the Blue Ribbon School Award of Excellence by the United States Department of Education.<ref>[http://www2.ed.gov/programs/nclbbrs/list-1982.pdf Blue Ribbon Schools Program - Schools Recognized 1982-1983 Through 1999-2002]</ref> The high school is Middle States Accredited.


Under the leadership of the new Board of Directors and Menahel (Chairman) Rabbi Shmuel Klammer, the Shulamith School of Brooklyn began to flourish, with near-record enrollment in the Pre-School program. {{Citation needed|date=August 2014}}
Under the leadership of the new board of directors and Menahel (Chairman) Rabbi Shmuel Klammer, the Shulamith School of Brooklyn began to flourish, with near-record enrollment in the Pre-School program. {{Citation needed|date=August 2014}}


Post graduation, students have pursued professional careers in law, medicine, nursing, pharmacy, business, and others. Graduates pursued their advanced education at some of the most recognized universities across the nation including [[Harvard]], [[Columbia University|Columbia]], [[Cornell]], [[Princeton University|Princeton]], [[Yale]], [[New York University]], [[Yeshiva University]], [[SUNY]] colleges, [[CUNY]] colleges, etc. Most graduates spend a year studying in Israel.
Post graduation, students have pursued professional careers in law, medicine, nursing, pharmacy, business, and others. Graduates pursued their advanced education at some of the most recognized universities across the nation including [[Harvard]], [[Columbia University|Columbia]], [[Cornell]], [[Princeton University|Princeton]], [[Yale]], [[New York University]], [[Yeshiva University]], [[SUNY]] colleges, [[CUNY]] colleges, etc. Most graduates spend a year studying in Israel.
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===Athletics===
===Athletics===
The Shulamith Cyclones and Dynamites compete in the [[Metropolitan Yeshiva High School Athletic League]] (MYHSAL) "B" Division. In 2016, the Brooklyn schools high school volleyball team won the MYHSDAL championship.{{cn|date=June 2018}}
The Shulamith Cyclones and Dynamites compete in the [[Metropolitan Yeshiva High School Athletic League]] (MYHSAL) "B" Division. In 2016, the Brooklyn schools high school volleyball team won the MYHSDAL championship.{{citation needed|date=June 2018}}


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.shulamithofbrooklyn.org Shulamith School for Girls in Brooklyn, New York]
*[http://www.shulamithofbrooklyn.com Shulamith of Brooklyn]
*[http://www.shulamith.org Shulamith School for Girls in Cedarhurst, New York]
*[http://shulamith.org/ Shulamith of Long Island]


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Shulamith School for Girls
Address
Map
60 West End Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11235 (Shulamith of Brooklyn)
305 Cedarhurst Avenue, Cedarhurst, NY 11516 (Shulamith of Long Island)
Information
TypPrivate, Jewish day school
Religious affiliation(s)Judaism
DenominationModern Orthodox
Established1930
Principals (Brooklyn)Rabbi Moshe Monczyk and Mrs. Ana Mandelbaum
Principals (Long Island)Esther Kirschenbaum (Early Childhood), Joyce Yarmak (Lower Division), Rookie Billet & Dr. Evelyn Gross (Middle Division), Sara Munk & Danyel Goldberg (High School)
GradesPK–12
GenderGirls
Athletics conferenceMYHSAL
MascotMustangs
AccreditationMSA[1]
Websitewww.shulamithofbrooklyn.org (Brooklyn) www.shulamith.org (Long Island)

Shulamith School for Girls is a Centrist Orthodox Jewish school. It was the first Orthodox Jewish elementary school for girls in North America.[2] The name Shulamith (Hebrew: שולמית) is a feminine form of the Hebrew name Solomon, which loosely translates to "peace". As of July 2010, the organization was divided into two separate institutions which operate independent schools in Brooklyn and Long Island.

History

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The school was founded in 1930 by Bertha Blazer Schraeter, together with Rabbi M.G. Volk at 4910 14th Avenue in Borough Park, Brooklyn.[3] From 1941, Dr. Judith Lieberman served as Hebrew principal and later as dean of Hebrew studies. Shulamith moved to 1277 East 14th Street in Midwood which originally housed Vitagraph Studios.[4]

In July 2010, Shulamith was divided into two schools: the Shulamith School for Girls of Long Island, and the Shulamith School for Girls of Brooklyn. Each has its own board, administration, and finances.

The four divisions of Shulamith School for Girls of Long Island service 600 students: Early Childhood in Woodmere (Principal Esther Kirschbaum), Grades 1-8 ( Principal Dr. Evelyn Gross) and High School (principal Sara Munk and Danyel Goldberg).

Shulamith of Brooklyn serves students from preschool through twelfth grade. The high school was founded in 1980 with Dr. Susan Katz serving as principal. She retired in 2007. Shulamith High School was recognized with the Blue Ribbon School Award of Excellence by the United States Department of Education.[5] The high school is Middle States Accredited.

Under the leadership of the new board of directors and Menahel (Chairman) Rabbi Shmuel Klammer, the Shulamith School of Brooklyn began to flourish, with near-record enrollment in the Pre-School program. [citation needed]

Post graduation, students have pursued professional careers in law, medicine, nursing, pharmacy, business, and others. Graduates pursued their advanced education at some of the most recognized universities across the nation including Harvard, Columbia, Cornell, Princeton, Yale, New York University, Yeshiva University, SUNY colleges, CUNY colleges, etc. Most graduates spend a year studying in Israel.

Facilities

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The Long Island school has taken over the #5 School from the Lawrence Cedarhurst School District. This school is centrally located in the 5 Towns and boasts a 400-seat fixed seating auditorium, gym, 30 oversized classrooms, and ample outdoor playgrounds.

Shulamith of Brooklyn, which was located at 1277 East 14th Street in Midwood for decades, is currently located on two full floors of The Manhattan Beach Jewish Center at 60 West End Avenue. The pre-school is housed in three ultra-modern fully equipped classroom modules adjacent to the main building. There is a full gym for physical education and team sports, and the synagogue sanctuary is used for plays and assemblies.

Educational philosophy

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Classes at Shulamith are conducted Ivrit b'Ivrit. Shulamith schools focus intensely on textual learning and skill development in Judaic studies such as Navi, Halacha, Mishnah, Ketuvim, and Chumash. It's important for the girls to be able to open a Tanach and learn independently. In addition, Shulamith is unabashedly Zionist in its orientation. Girls are provided with the educational, social, and emotional tools needed to succeed on any path.

The general studies program covers all the basics of the NY State curriculum plus advanced computer skills, STEM programs including robotics, and many other opportunities for the girls to excel in a competitive environment.

Graduates attend prestigious universities and at the same time walk out with the proper morals and ethics of Judaism.

Extracurricular activities

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Shulamith participates in the Salute to Israel Parade and the International Bible Contest (Chidon HaTanach). They also have a school bowl team called the "Torah Bowl" and compete with other (Yeshivot) schools in the NY area. Shulamith School for Girls also stages annual music, dance, and drama productions.

The student newspaper, the Kaleidoscope, won the Columbia Scholastic Press Association Silver Crown in 1995.[6] The student literary magazine Serendipity won the National Scholastic Press Association Gold Circle Award for Humor in 1997.[7] Students may attend the Bais Yaakov Convention. Shulamith also competes in an all-Yeshiva league in basketball, volleyball and softball. The Shulamith mock trial team, which has victoriously won countless competitions, was first instituted in 1999 by Michelle Hagler (now a NYS admitted attorney) and Yocheved Kleinbart. The high school division offer other extracurricular activities including the Math Team, the Math Magazine, the National Honor Society, the Student Body President Committee, Model Congress, yearbook, the Debate Team, and a weekly foreign language newspaper called Sidra. Students participating in the extracurricular activities have won countless awards, championships, medals, and trophies.

Athletics

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The Shulamith Cyclones and Dynamites compete in the Metropolitan Yeshiva High School Athletic League (MYHSAL) "B" Division. In 2016, the Brooklyn schools high school volleyball team won the MYHSDAL championship.[citation needed]

References

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  1. ^ Middle States Accreditation listing
  2. ^ Jewish Women's Archive on Nacha Rivkin
  3. ^ Shulamith Institute for Girls of Borough Park Graduation Number, 1936
  4. ^ The Vitaphone Project
  5. ^ Blue Ribbon Schools Program - Schools Recognized 1982-1983 Through 1999-2002
  6. ^ Columbia Scholastic Press Association 1995
  7. ^ Columbia Scholastic Press Association 1997
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