A series of events dedicated to the Yoret, the anniversary of the tragic death of Leah (Likush) Altoyz, deputy director, head of the methodological association of teachers of Hebrew and Jewish traditions of the Jewish lyceum, who left this material world a year ago, were held at the Levi-Yitzhak Schneerson Jewish Lyceum No. 144.
In honor of Leah (Likush) Altoyz and to lift her soul, the director of the Jewish lyceum, Elena Krasnova, lit a candle in memory of “Ner Neshama,” which in Jewish tradition symbolizes the light of the soul that never goes out.
“Leia (Likush) Altoyz was a teacher from G-d, a mentor, a friend and a person who radiated light,” emphasized Elena Krasnova, “her life was filled with goodness, warmth and true joy. She always said: “be simcha” – with joy, and these words became her life principle. Likush taught us that any work, any action, any day should be done exactly like this – with joy in the heart. The light that Likush carried continues to live in her students. And today, thanks to the teachings about joy, we once again felt how her love and warmth remain with us.”
According to Jewish tradition, in honor of Leia (Likush) Altoyz, students of the Jewish Lyceum, both junior and senior classes, united to read Mishnayot dedicated to her memory.
“To make this process even more meaningful, we prepared letters for learning in the havrut, because discussion and a joint search for truth are what Likush has always valued,” said Jewish traditions teacher Leia Lazareva. “For the younger grades, the theme of the havrut was the idea: “Joy returns if we give it.” Together, the children sought answers to the questions: what makes us truly happy? How can we share joy with others? For the older grades, we chose a special topic: “The Secret of Joy: Advice from the Lubavitcher Rebbe.” The students delved deeper into their learning, discussing how joy is connected to faith, a person’s mission in this world, and how it can be preserved even in difficult moments. This day showed that learning is not only about gaining knowledge, but also about the opportunity to touch the legacy of those who left an important mark on our lives.”
On behalf of the lyceum administration, gratitude was expressed for the preparation and holding of these events to the Department of Judaica – Yehudis Futerfas, Chaya Segal, Leia Lazareva, Aliza Rabinovich, Iryna Krieger, Yudit Susorova, and Malka Feldman.
