Within the Walls

In this episode, we explore the snacks teenagers bring from home to eat at school and how these choices affect them. From packaged treats to homemade options, we look at how snacks impact energy, focus, and classroom performance, revealing the link between what students eat and how well they learn.

This episode of Within the Walls takes a look at what summer means for both students and teachers at Berkeley High School. Through student interviews and a roundtable discussion, we explore how summer serves as both a break and a different kind of busy. You’ll hear reflections on how students maintain friendships, spend their time, and recharge for the school year ahead.

Since the dawn of humanity, connection has meant survival, and for Jewish teens, it means something just as vital: identity, belonging, and strength. In this episode, three Jewish freshmen from Berkeley High School, Lily Applebaum, Brody Maddin, and Jonah Sterling, explore what connection means to their generation. Through interviews, they share stories of tradition, resilience, and community, from Shabbat dinners to summer camps, and moments of solidarity.

In this episode of Within the Walls, Jonah and Brody explore, what makes Berkeley High School different from other high schools. they will discover the academic and social differences that make schools seem so different.

This episode explores the experiences of Berkeley High School students during their first semester, reflecting on their challenges and successes. Additionally, it talks about their hopes, goals, and expectations for the upcoming second semester and the next school year, offering insight into how they envision their academic and personal growth.