Sparks of Light: Chanukah Ner #3

This Chanuka, we will be sharing brief divrei Torah and thoughts about Chanuka just prior to the times for lighting candles each night. We hope these messages help stimulate conversation and encourage discussion throughout the Chag. by Mrs. Yael Gelernter When a person takes possession of a home, there are 3 mitzvot which must be fulfilled: maakeh, […]

Sparks of Light: Chanukah Ner #2

This Chanuka, we will be sharing brief divrei Torah and thoughts about Chanuka just prior to the times for lighting candles each night. We hope these messages help stimulate conversation and encourage discussion throughout the Chag. By Rabbi Elan Mazer The holiday of Chanuka was established by the rabbis during the period of the second […]

Sparks of Light: Chanukah Ner #1

This Chanuka, we will be sharing brief divrei Torah and thoughts about Chanuka just prior to the times for lighting candles each night. We hope these messages help stimulate conversation and encourage discussion throughout the Chag. by Rabbi Ephraim Kleinberg Chanuka is the great symbol of defiance in the Jewish experience. Both the miracle of […]

Introduction to Sparks of Light

  By Rabbi Seth Grauer Rosh Yeshiva/Head of School This coming Sunday evening we will begin the holiday of Chanukah. For your children, Chanukah will represent not only an exciting holiday that they have no doubt been looking forward towards, but a conclusion of a long stretch of learning and growth at our school. Your […]

YOC Junior Knights

YOC Juniors have been playing really well, relying on teamwork and skill to remain competitive against some challenging opponents. The Senior team plays two games next week: December 8 @ home and 10 away, both at 3:15pm. The Juniors play Thursday, December 8th on the road, after the seniors.

UO Mother Daughter Learning

This past Wednesday was Ulpana’s mother daughter learning night. There was some great food and fantastic learning. The learning came in two parts: first in chavrutot with mothers and daughters and then Rav Yair gave an inspiring shiur on Chanukah. It was all about how you have to have a strong Jewish home to prepare […]

​UO Shabbaton

​Pulling into the resort for Ulpana’s Shabbaton 2015, there was a rush of excitement. The seniors were awaiting us, and from the buses we went straight to get our sweatshirts and had a massive dance party. The feeling of one mishpacha and tremendous ruach began. Throughout the whole Shabbaton everyone felt closer with each other, […]

​YOC ACC Program

​Following a morning of classes, YOC students went downtown to the Air Canada Centre. The Senior team faced off against a team of alumni, organized by Zak Maresky (’08). Following the Senior’s victory, all students had a chance to shoot some hoops on the same court as the Raptors, playing a school-wide game of bump! […]

Mishmar

Thursday’s mishmar took on special meaning given the day’s events in Israel. The school joined together for Maariv and Tehillim. Following dinner, grade 9 students participated in discussion groups with Rabbi Spitz and Rabbi Kleinberg. Grade 10 students participated in Chaburot with Dan Katz, Director of Mach Hach Ba’Aretz, and Rabbi Mazer. Grade 11 and […]

Pituchey Chotam Brit

The entire Yeshiva shared in the Pituchey Chotams’ simcha on Thursday morning. The Brit of their son, Kerem Amichai, was a joyous occasion. Students and guests enjoyed a festive breakfast, singing and dancing. Mazal Tov!