YOC Charity Cholent Contest
Last Friday, teams from each grade presented delicious cholents at the Annual Charity Cholent Contest, benefiting Od Yosef Chai. Veteran judges Rabbi Spitz and Mrs. Ripsman were joined by Roni Perez on the judging panel. They were impressed with the 8 delicious cholents presented them. Though it was a difficult choice, the win ultimately went […]
UO Mother-Daughter Night
This past Tuesday night, multiple mothers and daughters of Ulpana showed up at Bnei Torah for our annual Mother Daughter Night. We heard from two Ve’ahavta speakers about the amazing organization they are a part of, and how we can all get more involved. As well, everybody made sandwiches and wrote notes to the people […]
YOC Biology Program
On Wednesday, the grade 11 and 12 Biology classes participated in a SciHig-Youth Outreach Program, facilitated by the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute. We learned about genetics and how it relates to the real world. We looked at samples of dna and discussed how it can be used in a crime scene situation. We even saw samples […]
YOC Shushan Purim 2015!
YOC students gathered in the lunchroom for some snacks, words of torah, a costume contest and a drum-off. Uriel Weisz won the costume contest, while Rabbi Koperwas won the drum-off. The program closed with the band playing and some energetic dancing. Thank you to Mr. Lazar, student council and the grade representatives for organizing the […]
UO Shushan Purim 2015!
At Ulpana, the grade 10 girls organized a terrific carnival! All the students were able to show off their unique costumes during our fashion show. There was plenty of dancing, activities and food for everyone! A great time was had by all! Special thanks to Mrs. Soneberg, Atara Shtul and Mrs. Gelernter for helping to […]
UO Rabbanit Purim 2015
The grade 11 girls presented the annual Rabbanit Purim program this past Monday. Working together as a cohesive team, they wrote, directed and produced a purim-themed Cinderella play. Raffle and refreshment sales benefited Michael Levine Lone Soldier Centre in Israel. It was a beautiful evening, full of amazing performances. Thanks to all those who came […]
UO Adar
For Rosh Chodesh Adar last week, the grade twelve girls decorated the school, surprising the other grades and teachers! Each classroom, office, and hallway was decorated with a different theme, including a fashion show theme and a wedding theme. Thank you to all the seniors who made the school look fabulous for Adar, and thank […]
Safe Competition
YOC hosted this year’s semi-finals for the Wiezmann International Safe Competition. Teams from Or Chaim, Ulpana and both branches of CHAT attempted to crack each other’s safes, created using physics principles. While our schools’ teams did not place first this year, it was still a valuable learning experience for all involved. Thank you to Mrs. […]
YOC Tisch / farewell to Binny
Last Friday, as part of Rosh Chodesh Adar celebrations, the Yeshiva gathered together in the lunchroom for a tisch. The boys snacked, sang and shared words of Torah. Student Council President Roni Perez spoke about Binny Schapiro, the single shaliach who has been an important part of the school this year. Binny has now returned […]
YOC Business Club
On Tuesday, Mr. Elan Pratzer came to speak to the buisness club at lunchtime. He spoke to us about his career path, as well as his current job, which is executive searching. He gave us many pieces of advice to use after high school as we move on to higher levels of education, and choose […]
