The halls of the Abraham and Sara Silber Middle School at Yeshiva of South Shore were filled with creativity, research, and scientific discovery during this year’s Annual Mineral Cube Fair. Students proudly showcased their beautifully designed mineral cubes, each highlighting the unique properties, uses, and importance of a specific mineral.
The projects featured a wide variety of minerals, including gold, titanium, cobalt, and many others. Students demonstrated not only their creativity in designing the cubes, but also their deep understanding of the minerals they researched. Several students enhanced their presentations by bringing in actual mineral samples, giving judges an up-close look at the materials they had studied.
Throughout the fair, students had the opportunity to present their findings and explain what they learned during the project. Many shared how surprised they were to discover how commonly their minerals are used in everyday products and modern technology. From electronics and medical equipment to construction and transportation, students gained a new appreciation for the important role minerals play in our daily lives.
The judges were highly impressed with the professionalism and knowledge displayed by the students. They challenged participants with thoughtful and difficult questions, which were answered confidently and with ease. The fair was a tremendous display of hard work, preparation, and enthusiasm for science learning.

Congratulations to all of the students who participated in this year’s Mineral Cube Fair for their outstanding effort, creativity, and passion for science.

First Place: Eliahu Alishaev, Pinchas Elgaoi, Yosef Glatt, Yoey Gornish, Benny Halpert, Shai Well
Second Place:  Shmuel Kadry, Ben Krohn, Shmuel Lader, Yosef Melohn, Abe Morgulis, Naftali Safier, Natanel Teller, Gabriel Zilberman
Third Place: Noam Basch, Menachem Burger, Levi Hersh, Samson Milberg, Raph Picker, Diggy Trachtenberg
Honorable Mention: Yosef Akilov, Ilan Berg, Akiva Bollag, Alkyakim Blumberg, Yehuda Engelson,  Aharon Katz,  Liam Mashiach, Dovi Saunders, Izzy Traub