YOC Alumni Yeshiva Panel
Grade 11 and 12 students heard from various alumni about their Yeshiva experiences and the year in Israel overall. They heard from students who spent one year in Yeshiva: Shimmy Jesin (’12), Jacob Posluns (’12), Erez Dishy (’14) and Binyamin Fingerote (’14); Ezra Schwartz (’11), who spent two years; and Jeremy Piwko (’14) who is […]
Grade 9 Sensitivity Program
YOC Open House 2015
Boys from multiple elementary schools joined us for YOC’s open house for prospective students and parents. Rabbi Grauer opened the program, we viewed the Or Chaim video and heard from Rabbi Kleinberg (’05) and Coby Lyons (grade 12). Parents and students participated in mock classes, with hands-on learning and technology incorporated in these engaging sessions. […]
YOC Mishmar
Last night’s mishmar was the first in a series of sessions that will run through the rest of this semester. Topics included: Torah Laws and Laws of the Land; Torah through film clips; Kumsitz and conversation; Torah’s view of the digital age; and current Halachik issues in modern Israel. Thank you to the Rabbeim for […]
Literary Night
Earlier this week, both schools held book talk discussions for grade 9 and 11 students. The evening was filled with fascinating conversations and interesting insights from our students! Thank you to the many parents who attended and participated. Thank you as well to our faculty and alumni facilitators: Rabbi Spitz, Mrs. Thompson, Mrs. Fixler, Mrs. […]
Mock Elections 2015
Both schools held mock election programs. Students learned essentials about Canada’s electoral system. At Ulpana, students read about the various platforms of the different parties on flyers adorning the hallways. At YOC, the Civics class presented various party platforms (ranging from the major parties to the satirical Rhinoceros Party!). UO and YOC students elected a […]
YOC Father-Son Learning
Father-Son learning began with an enthusiastic optional shiur with Rabbi Goldberg. Following davening and a delicious breakfast, we learned about what measures are allowed to be taken against terrorists according to Halacha. Rabbi Spitz and Rabbi Mazer led chevruta learning and a shiur. The program was generously sponsored by Alina and Steve Mayer, in commemoration […]
UO Open House 2015
Girls from multiple elementary schools joined us for Ulpana’s open house for prospective students and parents. Rabbi Grauer opened the program, we viewed the Ulpana video and heard from Mrs. Gelernter, Mrs. Pertman (’04) and Amanda Bergman (grade 12). Parents and students participated in mock classes, with hands-on learning and technology incorporated in these engaging […]
UO Stratford Trip
On Thursday, Ulpana students went on an exciting trip to Stratford, Ontario. After an interactive dance workshop lead by performers from the actual musical, we had some time to explore the shops and structures of downtown Stratford. Then we sat to watch the riveting production of “The Sound of Music.” The artistic skills of the […]
YOC Rebbe Mishmar
Students dined in their Gemara Rebbes’ homes and participated in learning. Learning topics ranged from Parshat Noach to enhancing daily life with meaning. Some groups played interactive games, while others sang. Thank you Rabbi Sonenberg, Rabbi Kleinberg, Rabbi Spitz, Rabbi Pituchey Chotam, Rabbi Goldberg, Rabbi HaLevi and Rabbi Mazer for hosting these valuable sessions.
