Special Event with Dr. Howard Gelb - by Ellen Finegold

Thursday, May 28^th, 2015 was a very special day in the life of Rosenblatt High School Anatomy and Physiology students.

Dr. Howard Gelb arranged for our students to witness the dissection of a human cadaver shoulder and knee.  The invitation to attend the dissection was extended to who all who wished to participate.

Dr. Gelb demonstrated surgical techniques and procedures to reveal the anatomy of these body parts to a packed lab of students and faculty dressed in appropriate surgical garb including aprons, gloves, masks, and hair coverings.  The students were invited to assist in the dissection, ask questions, and probe the specimens with gloved fingers. 

It was an amazing demonstration that had the full attention of the observers. The students and faculty who attended were awe struck, enwrapped, and enthusiastic about the event.

We extend our sincere thanks to Dr. and Mrs. Gelb for arranging this incredible experience for our school. Their exceptional thoughtfulness and generosity are appreciated more than we can express.

National Youth Leadership Mission Delegation - by Amanda Brooke

Aaron Fils

Congratulations! The 2015 Anti-Defamation League National Youth Leadership Mission's selection committee has chosen the following students to be the ADL Florida delegation for the National Youth Leadership Mission traveling to Washington D.C. November 15-November 18th, 2015. There were many qualified candidates and you all stood out as students who will have the skills and talent needed to implement programs to help transform your schools upon your return. We look forward to working with you next school year.

Joseph Zeuner

1. Auguste, Ruthnie, Atlantic Community High School

2. Balogun, Esther, Atlantic Community High School

3. Fils, Aaron, Donna Klein Jewish Academy

4. Jeannot, Jesula, Atlantic Community High School

5. Lopez, Dayami, Atlantic Community High School

6. Riordan, Maggie, Space of Mind

7. Sosa, Mitzy, Boynton Beach High School

8. Smith, Jonathan, Boynton Beach High School

9. Smith, Justin, Boynton Beach High School

10. Zeuner, Joseph, Donna Klein Jewish Academy

On Friday May 22 some incredible students joined the Florida ADL Director (and DKJA parent) Hava Holzhauer, Congressman Ted Deutch and ADL No Place for Hate Club Adviser Amanda Brooke to discuss anti-semetism, human rights, stereotypes and prejudices. This round table discussion took place to recognize the Lantos Foundation's Solidarity Sabbath focusing on the "promotion of religious freedom and the condemnation of anti-Semitism in Europe and North America."  http://www.lantosfoundation.org/  

Students shared experiences, incites, thought and feelings about these topics and strategies for handling different types of situations if they arise.