Yachad Speaker
Mrs. Shelley Christensen spoke to students at both schools. She spoke about the differences between exclusion, inclusion, segregation and integration. Her message encouraged students to see beyond labels and look beyond disabilities and to understand the person beneath the exterior. Thank you to Yachad Toronto for arranging this important opportunity for our students.
YOC Career Day
Following an introduction from Rabbi Grauer, grade 11 and 12 students attended two panels featuring alumni in various careers and professions. Students heard about various career paths and how life plans can change. They learned about how to get started in various industries and what working full time is like. Panelists also spoke about being […]
Blessed are you Hashem who gathers the scattered Am Yisrael – And what about us?
by Rabbi Aviad Pituchey Chotam The young Shlichim program at Bnei Akiva Schools, Toronto Canada. One of my first memories of the Yeshivat Hesder I studied at, was a passing discussion with my Chevruta about the large number of “chutznikim” (Israeli term referring to overseas students) in the Yeshiva who all spoke a foreign […]
Sharsheret Pink Day
YOC’s chesed committee encouraged students to wear pink and donate to Sharsheret, an organization dedicated to supporting women with cancer. Many students dressed in pink and the committee raised about $200. Thank you to everyone who contributed and participated!
YOC Rebbe Mishmar
Students learned and dined in their Rebbes’ homes. Learning focused on various perspectives related to Tu Bishvat. Rabbi Goldberg’s shiur was honored to be joined by Rabbi Reuven Taragin of Yeshivat Hakotel.
YOC Winter Activity Day
YOC students enjoyed an exciting day of fun and camaraderie. Options included: snow tubing or snowshoeing at Snow Valley; skiing or snowboarding at Mt St Louis or visits to Playdium and Skyzone. Students appreciated a day away from school, having fun with their classmates and teachers. Thank you to student council, grade reps, Mr Lazar […]
First, Focus on the Highs
First, Focus on the Highs by Rabbi Ephraim Kleinberg There is a Hasidic adage coined by Rabbi Nahman of Bratzlav in which he said (Likkutei Moharan #282): Know! You need to judge every person favorably… you need to search and find any little bit of good. By finding in him a little good and judging […]
YOC Mishmar
For this week’s mishmar, Rabbeim partnered to lead debates and discussions with students. The results were some of the most exciting, engaging sessions of the year thus far! Topics included women Rabbis and Orthodox Judaism, Sephardic and Ashkenaz differences in davening and different views on Purim minhagim. Thank you to the Rabbeim for giving our […]
UO Chesed Day
UO students spent half a day participating in valuable chesed initiatives. The girls really appreciated the opportunity to help in meaningful ways. The program was the perfect way to return from exams and prepare for the second semester. Chesed initiatives included: sorting donated clothing at New Circles; packaging food for Second Harvest; a Habitat for […]
Let’s Talk…
Let’s Talk… by Mrs. Temima Cohen As we all know the Rambam, Maimonides, was a very clever man. He wrote many works that have shaped Halacha and the way a Jew behaves. As a social worker, I have added admiration for the Rambam because he was so ahead of his time with the modern day […]
