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Bnos Chomesh Academy’s First Year-end Banquet

CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — It was hard to tell who was most proud at Bnos Chomesh Academy’s first year end banquet: the parents, the students, or the staff. On Sunday, June 15th all were present to celebrate the success of the school’s very first year. Appreciation awards were given to each student in recognition of her contribution to the school. A slide show presentation of the year’s highlights had the entire audience “oohing,” “ahhhing” and laughing.

More pictures in the Extended Article!

The school’s principal, Mrs. Dena Gorkin, addressed the group and thanked them for being a part of this wonderful moisad and spoke about plans for the coming year. Shaindel Greenberg, a tenth grade student hailing from Morristown, NJ, spoke about the unique experience she has had at Bnos Chomesh, pointing out that she feels accepted and cared for as well as challenged, stimulated and encouraged to grow.

Following her speech, Shaindel presented Mrs. Gorkin with a beautiful picture of the Rebbe in appreciation for her work in establishing Bnos Chomesh. Everyone enjoyed delicious refreshments, topped off with a delectable chocolate layer cake from Henna’s Cakes.

Bnos Chomesh is a Lubavitcher Girls’ High School located in Valley Stream, Long Island, just 35 minutes from Crown Heights. It boasts a small, caring school atmosphere with lots of extras such as art, music and dance classes. The students at Bnos Chomesh are among the happiest you will meet anywhere. They actually love school!

Registration is now open for grades 9, 10 and 11 for the 5769/2008-09 school year. For more information, contact the Bnos Chomesh office at 516-830-3701 or visit their website at BnosChomesh.com.

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36 Comments

  • Chaim

    Can someone please explain: When did this school open and what is this school all about?

  • From FL

    I hared about this school during this year. They are doing such amazing work… Mrs. Dena Gorkin is amazing and they have the most amazing high school program!

  • Greatful Parent

    Mrs. Gorkin, thank you so much for the great year you gave my daughter! Hope you can get some well deserved time off during the summer months! A gezunte zumer to all Bnos Chomesh girls and the incredible staff!

  • parent

    the school opened this past september. what its about is making kids feel like they are worth something, not just another number. you can’t even imagine how happy a child can be till you see her in a school like this.

  • Administration

    Bnos Chomesh is a small girls high school established on the Rebbetzin’s name in the fall of 2007. It’s goal is to provide a warm, nurturing and academically challenging program for high school age girls.

    If you go to the following page you will see a full article about the school.

    http://www.crownheights.inf…

  • Chaya - Bnos Chomesh Rocks

    I’m in Bnos Chomesh and all I can say is, Mrs. Gorkin is like a mother, best friend and Mashphia all in one. We love her and we love coming to school. Can’t wait to get back to school next year!

  • Faige

    Every girl in Bnos Chomesh is fortunate to be there! Mrs. Dena Gorkin cares for each and every girl as if they were her own.

  • B.E.

    If only every highschool would cater to each girls needs the way Bnos Chomesh does!!!!!!!!!

  • ANINEEEE!!!

    I LOVE U ALL!!!
    U GIRLS R THE BEST!!! I PROMISE!!!
    luv, um ur dorm counselor…
    STAM! STAM!!

  • Mother

    My daughter is not in Bnos Chomesh, but when I see the girls of Benos Chomesh walking down the street they look so happy and energetic. Bnos Chomesh seems like an amazing high school and I wish it much success in the years to come.

  • interested in a cake

    I heard the cake at the program was really good, who is Hennas Cakes? Anyone know where I can contact them?

  • Teacher at Bnos Chomesh

    I have been lucky enough to work in Bnos Chomesh, and I have to say it is doing amazing work. The growth we’ve seen in the girls, the fun they have, the beautiful smiles on their faces all make it more than worth it to work there. This school has done what we, when in high school, always wished for. The academics are not compromised and the girls are cared for individually. Mrs. Gorkin has done an amazing job and more than that, you can ask the girls, they love it there! Everyone should support Bnos Chomesh in their amazing work. We NEED more schools like this one in Lubavitch.

  • these things are true!

    AMAZING SCHOOL!!! I know a few girls who go to Bnos Chomesh and they REALLY love school!! It’s amazing!! Go Mrs. Gorkin and her amazing team!

  • Curious

    This school sounds like a Gan Eden.
    What is your plans for the future?

  • A Cake Lovin Flatch. ;)

    Way to go Bnos Chomesh! I’m proud of each and every one of you! By the way, you are so lucky to have enjoyed one of Henna’s famous cakes! I’ve been privileged to have some of her master pieces myself, and let me tell you, they are INCREDIBLE! I am hereby officially in love with Henna’s Cakes.

  • random

    where can i send donations to? i would love to help out a school like this.

  • Rivkah

    B”H
    Kol hakavod to this school, we really need this school, it helps so many children by giving them individual attention, we must give them our full support in all the ways we can

  • supporter

    call dena gorkin for donations – her phone number is in the tzach list or go on bnoschomesh.com

  • a friend of Bnos Chomesh

    To all my fellow cake lovers and cake fans etc., in case you haven’t noticed, the intentions of this article weren’t to advertise “Henna’s Cakes”(although I’m sure it’s really good) but rather to show the world the progress and effort the students of Bnos Chomesh made over the past year and to acknowledge “Bnos Chomesh” for its great work. What would we do without such a wonderful school?!

    P.s. Don’t get me wrong, I like a good cake,now and then, too.

  • a supporter

    this school is important,we should try to support it in every possible way,mostly with money

    the gemmorah says,“all beginnings are difficult”

  • Dina

    Dina-Thank you!!!!!
    I’m really happy that Mrs. Gorking is working in this school!!!!
    The cake was yummy!!!!
    Miss you all!!!!!

  • bored of bored people

    To “ a friend of Bnos Chomesh” I dont think anyone hasn’t noticed what this article is about, why create an issue?

  • Teacher

    Dear Students,
    I hope you all have amazing summers and return to school with even more enthusiasm and spunk! It was so nice to see you again at the G’bye Party! I hope to bump into some of you throughout the summer!
    – Teacher with the CCCookies ;)

  • a friend of bnos chomesh

    Who’s creating an issue? It was all said in good humor. Relax. Go have some cake.

  • Dina Sacks

    I can’t believe that school is over!! i really want to go back!!!!and I miss everyone sooooo much!!!!
    10th graders Good luck on your history regent!!!
    I want to thank to Mrs. Gorkin for working sooooo hard for malking this school!!!
    The banquet was fun!! And the cake was delicious!!!

  • onceover

    woah etty!!!! keep on doing the GREAT work have dedicated your life to… you make quit the imprint on a person

  • Rochel Leah

    Wow! It is really apparent that Bnos Chomesh Academy has succeeded in realizing its dreams and way beyond in all respects!

    To all the students, may you be empowered to give to others from the astounding motivation to learn and grow which you received as the privileged students of Bnos Chomesh!

    To the staff, thank you for dedicating yourselves to our girls with real unconditional love and dedication!

    To Mrs. Gorkin, a real heartfelt yesher koach! I have no words – You are an inspiration to all!!