UO Grad Dinner
The accomplishments of UO’s grade 12 class were celebrated and acknowledged at this week’s grad dinner at DANI. There were speeches from many teachers and Mrs. Ripsman presented the people’s choice awards. Students thanked teachers as well and presented them with fun awards.. Thank you to Mrs. Yael Jakubovic for planning the evening.
YOC Grad Dinner
The accomplishments of YOC’s grade 12 class were celebrated and acknowledged at this week’s grad dinner at DANI. There were speeches from many teachers, awards from Mrs. Ripsman, student council awards from Ilan Shields and (SHIMMY???). Thank you to Mrs. Yael Jakubovic for planning the evening.
Grade 9 – 11 Awards
Rabbi Kleinberg organized the second annual grade 9 – 11 awards, which were presented at YOC this past week. Students and staff wrote rationales behind their choices, which were read as part of the presentations. Mazel tov to recipients of the Middot & Character Awards: Gabriel Aaron, Eitan Markus and Yoad Elmaleh Awards for Academic […]
Yom Yerushalayim
Both schools davened at Ulpana on Wednesday morning to begin celebrations of the 50th Yom Yerushalayim. Yoni Bean (grade 10) led Shacharit and Hallel beautifully. On both sides of the mechitza, there was spirited dancing and singing. Rabbi Rafi Lipner addressed the students, focusing on the magnitude and importance of the day. YOC students then […]
Reading
by Mrs. Nicky Kagan “Why should I read? What for?” – Ray Bradbury, Fahrenheit 451 My Grade 9 class recently came across this line from Fahrenheit 451, and it really made me think about books and reading. Why do we, especially teachers, continue to stress the importance of reading, only to so often be told […]
Final Mishmar of the Year
The final mishmar was used an opportunity to formally wish Tzeitchem L’Shalom to shlichim who are returning to Israel at the end of this school year. Jonny Braun and Danny Buckler spoke about Rabbi Spitz, Daniel Cohen and Koby Welman spoke about the single shlichim and Jacob Herman spoke about Rabbi Mazer. Students noted the […]
UO Celebrates Canada’s 150th
“Oh Canada, our home and native land.” Last Friday the ladies of Ulpana displayed their pride for this great country we live in with their own tribute to Canada’s upcoming Sesquicentennial, marking 150 years of the nation! Everywhere you looked there was red, white, maple leafs, plaid, denim, and all else that makes us quintessentially […]
Matmidim Year-End BBQ
The year-end matmidim BBQ featured a dvar torah delivered from each group, based on something they learned over the course of the year. Students thanked the Rabbeim for their leadership. Topics learned during the year ranged from Gemara to Torah to Halacha and Tefillah.
Do we have to learn today?
by Mr. Michael Teversham It’s a question that is becoming increasingly commonplace in the classroom. Like learning is some sort of punishment. That one can only take so much – if I gain another iota of newfound knowledge, I’m going to explode! The reflex response might be to chastise. “Do you know how lucky…blah, blah, […]
Rebbe Mishmar
Students enjoyed an evening of learning and dining with their Rebbes. The settings were perfect for interesting discussions and sharing Torah. Thank you to the Rabbeim for opening their homes!
