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The Mane Idea

The Student News Site of Northwest Yeshiva High School

The Mane Idea

Jenna Kaufthal

Jenna Kaufthal, Editor in Chief

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Schneur Swedlow in the Palchan Nahal unit. (Courtesy of Dan Swedlow)

Seattle Jewish community answering the call to defend Israel

Jenna Kaufthal, Editor in Chief December 21, 2023

On October 7th, Hamas attacked Israel, killing the most Jews in one day since the Holocaust. Following the attack, the Israeli Defense Forces faced an urgent need for additional soldiers and called upon...

NYHS girls feel less sadness than the national average

NYHS girls feel less sadness than the national average

Jenna Kaufthal, Editor in Chief June 28, 2023

According to a report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention from February, 57 percent of American teenage girls feel persistently sad or hopeless. Many news outlets have published articles...

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Sophomores take initiative to fix lack of spirit at NYHS

Jenna Kaufthal, Editor in Chief February 15, 2023

After four sophomores noticed the NYHS student body not showing up to school events and not showing enough school spirit, they took matters into their own hands. “It started in advisory when the teachers...

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NYHS cross-country is in full swing

Jenna Kaufthal, Editor in Chief October 20, 2022

The NYHS cross-country team runners made idle chatter while they stretched in the brisk air on a recent Thursday. The team consists of four students, Merav Frank (12th grade), Isaiah Gabbay (12th grade),...

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Women’s history month met with resistance

Jenna Kaufthal, Staff Writer May 1, 2022

March was Women's History Month, a time to celebrate the achievements of women and shed light on the oppression women have faced. This year, the NYHS administration decided to plan advisory lessons, workshops,...

Israeli Avocado Toast topped with feta cheese and a sunny side up egg (via @eatatmuriels/Instagram)

Seward Park’s kosher bagel spot is a success so far

Jenna Kaufthal, Staff Writer January 26, 2022

When Chuck’s Hop Shop owner Chuck Shin asked Zylberschtein's Delicatessen and Bakery owner Josh Grunig to be his restaurant partner at Third Place Books Seward Park, Grunig saw it as an opportunity to...

November Town Hall tackles respect and improving school culture

November Town Hall tackles respect and improving school culture

Jenna Kaufthal, Staff Writer December 13, 2021

On Thursday, November 18th, the NYHS community held a town hall on the subject of improving school culture through respecting others. NYHS held this town hall because of “a lack of respect for everyone...

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Tips for time management

Jenna Kaufthal, Staff Writer October 13, 2021

Relaxing long weekends, enjoyable holidays, and days off are sadly over. Our extracurriculars have begun, the homework is piling up and the weather is turning. Our lives are getting busier, more stressful,...

Easy switches to be more sustainable

Easy switches to be more sustainable

Jenna Kaufthal, Staff Writer October 8, 2021

Last month, as NYHS prepped for Reverse Tashlich, I noticed that many of my peers were expressing that they weren't sure how to start being more environmentally friendly. Here is a list of tips for anyone...

Testing viral TikTok recipes

Testing viral TikTok recipes

Jenna Kaufthal, Staff Writer June 7, 2021

If you are on TikTok at all–or any social media platform–you have probably seen some of these viral recipes. Even though they are popular you might have wondered, are they tasty? Are they easy to make?...

Produce and flowers from Local Yokels, a Seattle based, Black owned small business

Support Black-owned businesses

Jenna Kaufthal, Staff Writer March 21, 2021

Looking for a way to support local, black-owned businesses? Here is a list of small businesses, ranging from fashion to home goods.  Beauty Products  Queencare This brand has a selection of skin...

How to be involved in politics when you’re not old enough to vote

How to be involved in politics when you’re not old enough to vote

Jenna Kaufthal, Staff Writer February 28, 2021

Many NYHS students feel their political opinions aren't valued because they don't have the opportunity to vote yet. In the 2024 presidential election, though, every current NYHS student will be able to...

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