Volume 30 Issue 13 14 May 2021 3 Sivan 5781

Rashi Times

Jasmine Barea – Editor

As we predicted, House Music this Monday night was so much fun! It was fantastic to see all of the Houses come together so full of energy and spirit to support each other. Being a part of the process was also amazing; seeing Emily Rubin rehearse her X-Factor performance (Writing on the Wall), having fun with small House at lunch (Viva la Vida – Coldplay) and of course the Big House dance.

Our amazing Big House performance had the theme international and showcased an amazing song selection from all over the world; ABBA for Switzerland, Gotye for Australia and many other destinations in between. The Rashi Big House truly was an amazing effort by our House Captains but that doesn’t mean we can ignore the incredible performances from the other Houses. Rabin’s Blame it on the Boogie Small House which feature some incredible solos, Ruby Brodie’s and Lucy Labi’s  X-Factor item and their awesome boy band themed Big House was astonishing to watch, if it wasn’t for COVID they definitely would’ve had the whole crowd singing along. Szenes’s crowd pleasers continued the whole night starting with a Small House performance that featured many amazing soloist voices for Breaking Free, the X-Factor act of Wake me up (featuring an amazing drum solo from Ben Cohen) and their TV show theme song styled big House was a phenomenal performance. Finally, Meir really stole the show and first place with their astounding contributions of an amazing dancer-centred This is Me for Small House, a touching trilogy of Halo, Hey Soul Sister and No one and an amazing monster-themed Big House.

Sierra Afutu – Editor

In light of all of this, we thought it would be a great idea to ask our House Captains, Aaron Lemberg and Aden Hoenig, what they thought about the night:

What was your favourite part of the night?
Our Big House dance and how everyone got so into the “RASHI” chanting at the end. The House spirit and genuine excitement everyone displayed was so awesome to see.

Out of all the House musics you’ve ever been to, what is your most memorable moment (as this one was your last).
I had never played in a band (House music or otherwise) up until this House music, in which I played in two which was always something I’ve wanted to do. That experience was definitely the highlight of all of my House music experiences. Along with this was definitely seeing the performances our Year 12 group had planned come to fruition and how well it ran. 

Did you have fun on the night and during the process? How do you feel knowing this was your last House music, and one of your last school events ever?
Yes, yes, yes. The night was so much fun. I also had so much fun during the process leading up to the night and as it became more and more apparent that this was my last ever House music and one of my last ever events. It was quite upsetting because I know I’m going to miss the infectious ruach that Emanuel School brings to all of the amazing events that it puts on, especially House music.

So, now that you’ve gotten to know all about the craziness and excitement of House music, we hope you understand why so many of us look forward to this yearly event. Make sure to look out for our Year’s House dance next year!