YOC Father-Son Learning
Following davening and an enhanced breakfast, fathers and sons filled the Beit Midrash for the learning program. Following the chavruta learning portion, we heard from Rabbi Moshe Taragin of Yeshivat Har Etzion. Rabbi Taragin spoke about leaning during the Pesach seder. Nowadays, it may not seem so comfortable, but we try to remember the times […]
Public Speaking
All students in both schools delivered speeches in their English classes; two representatives per grade were voting into Thursday evening’s Finals. Attendees were treated to an evening of thought-provoking, interesting, fun speeches. Topics included social media, life with ADHD, studying Shakespeare in today’s world, women’s human rights issues in the middle east and the problems […]
Israeli Elections
Both schools held election programs. At Ulpana, Jonny Lipczer led an interactive presentation on the various parties and issues in Israel. At YOC, Rabbi Pituchey Chotam’s class ran a mock election. In pairs, they presented the platforms for the different parties and then ensured that students attended the simulated vote. At both schools, our students […]
YOC Career Day
Grade 11 and 12 students attended two of three panels comprised of alumni in various jobs and careers. Discussions included career-specific topics, balancing family life and work, overcoming obstacles as an observant Jew, and changing career paths later in life. Particularly encouraging and exciting was how our alumni felt so well prepared for university following […]
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 […]
