UO Purim Programming
YOC Purim Programming
YOC’s Purim program began in the gym. Students competed in a soccer shoot-out, won by Armando Abitbol; and a dunk competition, won by Yaakob Bendayan. Thank you to Coby Lyons, Ezra Katzman and Mrs. Ripsman for judging! Next up, the main event: the staff v student game. It was a closely contested match, keeping fans […]
YOC Nursing Home Visits
YOC 11s and 12s visited L’Chaim and Kensington Retirement Homes; they sang, read a perek of megilla and shmoozed with the residents.
Shalva Trip: Day-by-Day
by Mrs. Temima Cohen Day One We arrived to sunny weather in Tel Aviv and then started our journey to Neve Michael where we were greeted with open arms and a hot meal. The group heard all about the special place Neve Michael is from Chava Levine, her daughter, Rachel, and other Neve Michael staff. […]
Shalva trip: The First Few Days
By Rivka Werner Shalva is an Israeli organization that supports Israel’s disabled children of different denominations and backgrounds. We have the incredible opportunity of being a member of Team BAS Toronto for the Marathon; we are one of 12 different international school groups running for Team Shalva in the annual Jerusalem Marathon. Our team arrived in Israel a few days early and […]
Rabbanit Purim
In honour of Purim, Grade 11s did an amazing Rabbanit performance on Tuesday night. They chose Alice in Wonderland as their show, and there was amazing singing, dancing and more. The decor and set were beautifully designed. Wonderful job done by everyone and all in all a great experience. Congratulations to Daniella Kartuz for being […]
Shalva Trip
Our Shalva team arrived in Tel Aviv Wednesday morning. They spent their first day in Neve Michael. On Thursday, they traveled to Yad Vashem and Har Hertzel. Today, they ran the marathon! It’s been an incredible few days and they group is looking forward to a meaningful Shabbat.
Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks Visit
Both schools joined together to hear from Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks, former Chief Rabbi of the Commonwealth. Rabbi Sacks connected Purim and the creation of the State of Israel. His message was that individuals had great impacts in both cases, whether it was facilitating a meeting between Chaim Weizmann and President Truman; or Esther foiling […]
Address from Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks
Adar Happiness Assemblies
Students at both schools participated in a Happiness Assembly. Rabbi Grauer addressed the students, giving context to the assembly and addressed Judaism’s view on happiness. Students viewed inspirational videos, focused on using a positive attitude in every life. Everyone received a bracelet with the message “appreciate what you have!” Thank you Rav Yair, Rabbi Kleinberg […]
