Through the Lens: Reflections on Media, Memory, and Student Voice
Introductory note from The Waldorf Times team: This reflection is by Ms. Rama Abdallah, our Communications Director, who stepped into this newly created role during the 2025-2026 school year. Her work has gone beyond improving platforms or outputs, helping instead
Why Our School Feels Like “Grandpa’s Backyard”
By Razan Mbaideen – Activities Coordinator Walking into Waldorf, it doesn’t seem like a school. It’s like “بيت العيلة” (Beit al-Aila) where the doors are kept open, sunlight beams through the windows delicately, laughter wafts through the trees like birdsong. It’s
WHAT KIND OF THINKER ARE YOU?
By Razan Mbaideen – Activities Coordinator As Waldorf’s Activities Coordinator, I’m often in spaces where students are full of ideas, emotions, and energy. It might be during a student council meeting, a school event, or a casual discussion in the hallway
Gen Z Leadership: Young Minds with Great Inspiration
Editor’s Note: We are delighted to congratulate the newly elected 2025–2026 Waldorf Student Council, including President Hussein Farawati (G12), Vice President Mahmoud Alhaqash (G10), and all of our Class Representatives from Grades 6 through 10. This reflection on Gen Z (and Gen Alpha!) leadership feels
What if Music Never Existed?
For many people in the world, listening to music is essential and a passion, whether it's while studying, showering, or eating. Music has a huge effect on our lives, and this effect is undeniable. Some people can't go a day
Contemporary Influences: Plastic Surgery’s Impact on Women and Teens
Because, nowadays, trends and celebrities have a great impact on women’s lives and perceptions of beauty, the demand for plastic surgeries is widely increasing in the 21st century. This generation, where social media plays a big role in our daily
Iran vs Israel: Fireworks or Real Threat
https://youtu.be/msBhKKG-4FQ In this Ehkeeha episode, Edward and Sama engage in a detailed discussion on the geopolitical tensions between Iran and Israel, examining Iran's historical missile launches, its support for Palestine and Hezbollah, and the broader regional implications. They debate Iran's military
The Dangers and Consequences of a Third World War
The prospect of World War III sent shivers down the spines of many people and presented images of unprecedented destruction and suffering. With the advancement of technology and weapons, the results of another world war may not only be disastrous
Why ‘Monk’ Should Be on Your Watchlist
Eight seasons, one hundred twenty-eight episodes, five thousand five hundred and four minutes—that is every minute of Adrian Monk’s series. Since 2009, the attentive detective has been solving cases left and right, in addition to earning the reputation of San
Heal the Soul to Heal the Body
In situations of despair, healing is a process that feels almost impossible. Although it is frequently thought to be unachievable, it’s not as hard as you may initially think. It’s important to remember that good things take time, and if