Assemblyman Dov Hikind (D-Brooklyn) visited with hundreds of students and educators from the Mevakshai Hashem yeshiva in Brooklyn Tuesday afternoon to view the students� completed geography projects. Educators and principals in attendance last night included Rabbi Yitzchok Gluck, Fishel Schechter and Yehuda Gartenhaus.

With each class collaborating on a project of their own, the students made colorful 3-D projects of individual states, along with key historical information pertaining to that state. Assemblyman Hikind toured the school and observed the projects, commending the students� efforts and hard work.

�First and foremost, I want to thank the Rabbeim, educators and principals for having the patience, dedication and devotion, because [the students] are the future,� said Assemblyman Hikind, who spent extra time with each student on their presentations. �I have the utmost respect for the educators because they have one of the most difficult jobs, and also the most loving and rewarding job.�

Classes took turns showing off their projects while explaining to Assemblyman Hikind the processes and intricacies behind their displays.

�The work that you put in with your friends and classmates, the love that you put in, was something special,� said Hikind, who addressed every student�s project. You don�t have to thank me for coming � I�m thanking you for the work you put into this.�

Hikind�s visit follows a meeting last week with many yeshiva administrators at the Kosover Rabbi�s home, who announced future competitions between schools within the community including spelling bee contests and science fairs. Hikind was invited by Spinka yeshiva principal Avi Greenstein to attend a science fair back in May, in which the assemblyman attended to stress the importance of science and education.

(YWN Desk – NYC)