YOC Pre-Pesach Program at Netivot
A group of grade 9 and 11 students went to Netivot to lead a program with grade 6s and 7s. Rabbi Spitz ran a learning program, looking at the portrayal of the four sons. Grade 9 students led Netivot students in chavrutas. Then, the grade 11s led the 6s an 7s in a team trivia […]
UO Shabbaton
After waiting for months for Shabbaton to arrive, we were not disappointed with the fantastic result! Though different from our standard Camp George routine, this year’s Shabbaton in Niagara Falls was incredibly memorable and meaningful. Friday was spent enjoying the Clifton Hill attractions, including an arcade, haunted house, and Ripley’s Believe It Or Not museum. […]
YOC Safe Competition (in Israel)
Bnei Akiva Schools were represented in Israel in two competitions last week: grade 12 students Binyamin Fingerote, Kobi Nauenberg, Jeremy Piwko, Yoav Shumacher and Eli Werner, as a team, were finalists in the Weizmann Institute Safe Competition, while Evie Bernstein competed in the Ulpaniada competition. Here’s a reflection from one of the students: “During our […]
UO Colour War
From Monday afternoon through Wednesday, the girls of Ulpana joined together to participate in Color War 2014. The diverse programming included sports matches, a fashion show, dance competitions, art contests, and an apache race. It was an experience that meshed the intensity of spirited competition with the beauty of teamwork. Congratulations to both Team Aish […]
YOC Charity Chulent Contest
Last Friday, The YOC Chessed Committee ran a Charity Cholent Contest. Teams from each grade competed and the competition raised $350 through, benefiting Od Yosef Chai. Our esteemed panel of judges – Rabbi Spitz, 4th time judge Mrs. Ripsman and Noam Slodovnick – awarded the top prize to grade 10’s Spice Boys team: Brandon Baum, […]
YOC / UO Public Speaking Contest
16 students (2 per grade from each school) presented an outstanding group of speeches. Topics varied from self-image to magic to the cost of Jewish education to North Korean labour camps. It was an informative, thought-provoking and, at times, humourous evening. The judges had a difficult time during deliberations, with so many high-quality speeches. Their […]
UO Grade 9 Oneg
Last week, the grade nine class threw an amazing oneg for the school. During lunch, the school gathered in the lunchroom for a food party, which included candy sushi making, smoothies, drinks, smores, ice cream decorating, and more. We all had a lot of fun! – Tamar Moyal, grade 9 student
Shushan Purim at OC!
On Shushan Purim, we enjoyed some fun and games. To open component in the lunchroom, Rabbi Spitz spoke about what would happen if we celebrated Purim during the time of Esther. We had a costume contest, hosted by Eitan Cohen (grade 12 student). Congratulations to Zev Stochinsky (grade 9 student) for winning the contest! We […]
Shushan Purim at UO!
For Shushan Purim this Monday, Ulpana was treated to a program run by Student Council at lunch. Everyone came to school dressed int heir Purim costumes, extending the joy of Purim for one more day. The celebratory environment was enhanced by balloon makers and freshly made donuts. Mishloach manot, distributed by the fundraising committee, were […]
Grade 9 Nursing Home Visit
The grade 9 boys visited Kensington Place Retirement Residence. We had a fun afternoon filled with Purim and Shabbat songs. Afterward we spoke with some of the residents. It was a great afternoon filled with lots of ruach. Thank you to Akiva Buckman for preparing us for the trip and chaperoning; Rabbi Spitz and Mrs. […]
