Parents and children – what we can and cannot control
by Rabbi Yair Spitz Several years ago, a couple contacted me about their son who was becoming disenchanted with Torah U’Mitzvot and was gradually “shedding” observance. They described in detail how they had provided a loving and nurturing atmosphere for their children, how they tried to be good role models of love of Torah and […]
BAS Art Show
Many students, parents, staff and community members attended the 10th Annual BAS art show at Ulpanat Orot earlier this week. Impressive, beautiful artwork from Visual and Media Arts classes were displayed. Many different techniques were utilized in creating the various pieces of art. Thank you to Mr. Pascal, Mrs. Lipson and Mrs. Kestenbaum for organizing […]
3 on 3 BasketBall Tournament
The 2nd annual BAS 3-on-3 Alumni Basketball Tournament was held in the YOC gym this past Sunday. The event was a resounding success, with great competition and camaraderie. The finals featured a close clash between Team Jeremy Silver and Team Isaac Maresky, with Team Maresky capturing the championship trophy for the second straight year. A […]
Choices! Choices! Choices!
by Mrs. Shari Weinberg Four sons, four different majors, four different careers! Helping my boys make decisions about their post-secondary options was definitely challenging at times. I remember that jumble of emotions they went through from excitement, terror and happiness of waiting and receiving offers, visiting universities, and contemplating decisions for their future. Depending on […]
Yom Hazikaron 2017
At YOC, grade 10 students led the assembly. They focused on individual soldiers who lost their lives defending Eretz Yisrael. Candles were lit in memorial and a perek of tehilim and the kel male were recited. The students heard from Dr. Ifat, a former paratrooper for the Israeli army. Thank you to Mizrachi Canada for […]
UO Grade 9 Science Lab
This week in Ms New and Mrs. Sonenberg’s Science class, the grade 9 girls created micro-ecosystems in a beaker. Each group changed one variable to model the effects of various environmental stresses, such as acid rain or road salt, on the health of their ecosystem. They will observe the growth of their ecosystems over the […]
Yom HaShoah and the 21st Century Student
by Mr. Gerald Lazar Holocaust memory has gone through much transformation and transition over the decades since the events transpired. Through much of that time, there has been a fear that the events would be forgotten or that denial would overtake the truth. For the first few years, most of the survivors did not openly […]
UO Mock Trial
Ulpana’s Mock Trial team spent Thursday afternoon and evening at the Superior Court of Justice, participating in the Ontario Bar Association (OBA) and the Ontario Justice Education Network (OJEN)’s Competitive Mock Trial. Competing against 11 other Toronto high school groups, they argued an assault case from both the Crown’s and the Defence’s perspectives. The judges […]
Uniting behind Jewish education within our city
Dear Friends, There is no greater holiday that focuses on Jewish education than Pesach. There are only two Torah commandments that we perform at the seder and one of them is to educate our children in how Hashem took us out of Egypt. We spend our seder doing everything possible to get our children involved; […]
Grade 11 Basketball Clinic
Grade 11 Phys Ed class led a Basketball Clinic for the grade 9s Wednesday afternoon. Grade 9s enjoyed learning from students and appreciated the drills and skills, while the 11s appreciated the valuable leadership opportunity. Thank you Mr. Skarott for organizing this worthwhile and fun program!
