As the 2023 academic year draws to a close, I thought I would reflect on some of the changes we planned for and designed four years ago. While 2020 is remembered by many as the year of COVID-19, in the high school, it was also the year that, together with our team of Heads of … Continue reading Reflecting on an incredible year of learning and achievement

The mitzvah of candle lighting on Chanukkah is the only time of the year where we have options in fulfilling a mitzvah. According to the Talmud, the basic mitzvah is “Ner ish u’baito”, one candle per household per night, meaning that even on the eighth day of the festival, each household would only light one … Continue reading Burning brightly for all to see

Since 7 October, we have seen challenges that we simply could never have imagined. The Jewish people are facing tough times. We feel it in Israel and all over the world, including here in Sydney, Australia. But even in the darkest times, it is important that we look for the light. In just over two … Continue reading The light in the darkness

In recent weeks, Moriah has had the pleasure of welcoming several Israeli families into our community. During these challenging times, witnessing the genuine warmth, love, and care with which our children have embraced these new members of the Moriah Family has been truly heart-warming and provided us with great nachas. It reaffirms that Moriah is … Continue reading Am Yisrael Chai

At the end of last week our Moriah College students, teachers and guests entered Shabbat filled with optimism and an inner joy. This joy emanated from two key sources. One source was the welcoming of our very own Children’s Sefer Torah into the Moriah Family. As this priceless gift came to its final completion with … Continue reading The Power of Connection