YOC Mother-son learning 2016
Following a delicious dinner, Rabbi Reuven Taragin of Yeshivat HaKotel delivered a fascinating shiur on “How Jewish Mothers Are Meant to Raise Jewish Children.” Mothers and sons enjoyed learning in chavrutot together, as well as gaining Torah insights on family dynamics. The program concluded with dinner, followed by a dessert reception. The program was enerously […]
UO Pink Day
Although it was a bit late because it originally landed on colour war, Ulpana still participated in Sharsheret Pink Day 2016. The whole school came to school in pink to support the organization this past Monday. The Chessed committee organized a pink bake sale, which raised funds for Sharsheret. The school participated in initiatives organized […]
YOC Post-secondary alumni panel
The program began with opening remarks from Rabbi Aaron Greenberg, Director of JLIC Canada. Grade 11 and 12 students then heard from 2 (of 3) panels, focused on different programs of study within university. They were impressed with the diverse programs our alumni have chosen. Students heard from alumni studying at: Bar Ilan, OCAD, Ryerson, […]
Sharsheret Pink Day
YOC’s student council sold pink snacks and a number of students dressed in pink. Funds raised will be donated to Sharsheret, an organization dedicated to supporting women with breast cancer.
UO Colourwar 2016
Finally, after much anticipation, Ulpana’s student council broke out colour war! The school was strategically divided into two teams: the blue team that mirrored the ideals of Israel and Torah and the red team that represented Canada and Avodah. The stakes were high as we engaged in intense yet friendly competition, battling to win over […]
YOC Winter Activity Day 2016
Tu Bishvat 5776
On Tu B’shvat, this past Monday, the students and staff of Ulpana participated in a Seudat Amen, an opportunity to make many blessings. We enjoyed food from all the different brachot groups, and we also said tfilot that coincide with the intent of each bracha. The food was delicious, the decor beautiful and the tfilot […]
Rav Don Community Shloshim Program
YOC 6&7 Netivot program
Several YOC students went to Netivot to facilitate programming with Netivot grade 6 and 7 students. Rabbi Spitz led a learning program focused on heroism, specifically what makes a hero. Netivot and YOC students learned together in chaburot, before Rabbi Spitz’s shiur. The other activity was a chanukah building challenge in teams, led by Mrs. […]
YOC Tisch
Last Friday, YOC students gathered in the lunchroom for a Chanukah tisch. They enjoyed singing with the Rabbis and eating cholent made by the grade 12s.
