YOC Mishmar
For this week’s mishmar, Rabbeim partnered to lead debates and discussions with students. The results were some of the most exciting, engaging sessions of the year thus far! Topics included women Rabbis and Orthodox Judaism, Sephardic and Ashkenaz differences in davening and different views on Purim minhagim. Thank you to the Rabbeim for giving our […]
UO Chesed Day
UO students spent half a day participating in valuable chesed initiatives. The girls really appreciated the opportunity to help in meaningful ways. The program was the perfect way to return from exams and prepare for the second semester. Chesed initiatives included: sorting donated clothing at New Circles; packaging food for Second Harvest; a Habitat for […]
Bell Let’s Talk Mental Health Presentation
Grade 11 and 12 students gathered in the MPR for an assembly focused on the importance of mental health. Mrs. Temima Cohen introduced the program, incorporating some video clips into her introduction. Mr. Ed Schild, Executive Director of Regesh Family and Child Services, then spoke to the students. He addressed what mental health means, how […]
Mr. Rapp Baby Naming
On Thursday morning, Mr. Rapp joined the grade 11 and 12 davening to name his daughter, Yakira Malka, who was born Tuesday evening. Students enjoyed celebrating with the Rapp family. Davening was followed by a celebratory breakfast with donuts. Mazal Tov!
We will miss you Hodaya and Shilat!
On Tuesday during lunch, Ulpana students and staff gathered to say “shalom” to the shlichot Hodaya and Shilat and to thank them for their contributions at Ulpana for the past five months. Hodaya and Shilat returned to Israel on Wednesday night to continue their studies in education at Herzog College in Jerusalem. The celebration included […]
Mother Son Mishmar
This year’s mother-son mishmar was again a truly special event. Mothers and sons learned on the topic of Birchot Yaakov: Setting the Record Straight. The shiur was led by the incredible husband-wife duo, Rabbi Jonathan Ziring, Sgan Rosh Beit Midrash of the YU Beit Midrash, and Mrs. Ora Ziring, Limudei Kodesh teacher and coordinator of […]
YOC Business Club
Mr. David Koschitzky spoke to the business club about the history of his company, IKO. It was really interesting to learn about how the family business was started in Europe and has been sustained over so many decades. He spoke about the role of integrity and ethics in business. We were also inspired to hear […]
YOC Pre-Chanuka Program
YOC students learned about what makes a kiddush Hashem in the context of Chanukah, under the direction of the Yeshiva University Beit Midrash. The shiur was entitled “Menorah: A Light Unto Us or a Light Unto The Nations?” Students then enjoyed some Chanukah food and dancing. Chag Sameach!
UO Pre-Chanuka Program
UO Grade 8 Program
Grade 8s from multiple elementary schools came to Ulpana on Monday for a pre-Chanukah program. They decorated special, delicious chanukah cookies first. They then learned about the history behind the Chag from Mrs. Munk. The program continued with a fun panoply game with UO students. Finally, everyone enjoyed a make your own salad and pasta […]
