Yom Haatzmaut 2015
Yom Hazikaron assemblies
Ulpana’s Grade 10s, under the guidance of Atara Shtul and Mrs. Sonenberg, led a beautiful program. As students entered the shul, names of fallen soldiers were read out. The assembly focused on different stories of people who have been affected by tragic loss in Israel. One of the stories was told through silent dramatic movement […]
YOC Matmidim
YOC Business / Investment Club
The Business and Investment clubs joined forces to hear from Mr. Edward Khlodenko, CEO and President of Questrade, Inc. Mr. Kholodenko spoke about his journey to where he got today, with a focus on how he incorporates Jewish values into his career and profession on a daily basis. His advise for aspiring entrepreneurs was that […]
Yom Hashoah at YOC
As YOC students walked the hallways, they noticed thought-provoking quotes and critical questions related to Yom HaShoah. The school gathered in the MPR during the morning for an assembly organized by the grade 11s. Aaron Rosenfeld opened the assembly, asking those who have descended from survivors to stand. The majority of the school stood as […]
Yom Hashoah at UO
Ulpana’s Yom HaShoah program, organized by the grade 12 girls, focused on dreams and aspirations lost because of the Shoah. They challenged students to consider everyday things we take for granted. For the assembly, students ascended the stairs to the shul slowly in small groups, having a chance to see the pictures in the hallway, […]
YOC Netivot Program
Netivot grade 6s and 7s traveled to YOC for some exciting programming. The students were greeted with a welcome message from Rabbi Grauer and a “top 5 favourite things about YOC” list from Student Council President Roni Perez. They then learned in chaburot with YOC students, led by Rabbi Mazer. Following that, Mr. Skarott led […]
YOC Mock Seder
Or Chaim’s Rebbes ran mock seders on Monday morning, teaching divrei torah and discussing different seder ideas that students can take to their own seder tables!
YOC Car Wash
YOC Student Council’s Annual Car Wash was a success! Students prepared in advance – organizing and publicizing the car wash and going over Halachot of Pesach cleaning with Rabbi Spitz. On Sunday, grade 12s Pesach cleaned cars, working together effectively. They also arranged for a shaimos collection. Yasher Koach to the entire grade for all […]
YOC Grade 10 Passover Packaging
On Wednesday morning, grade 10s traveled to the National Council of Jewish Women building to assist in packaging for the Passover Food Drive. It was very enlightening and inspiring to see the amazing work done by this organization and how much food they provide for those in need. We packaged over 100 boxes and I […]
