Rosh Hashana UpROOTED

On Thursday, September 18th, Valley Torah Girls Division students dazzled us with their student-inspired Rosh Hashana exposition. The girls produced a wonderful event infused with meaning, creativity, inspiration, and fun! From the smallest detail of decorated shiny apples, the creative event favors, and all the meaningful commentaries about Rosh Hashana, the girls propelled us intoContinue reading “Rosh Hashana UpROOTED”

VTHS Girls at Friendship Circle

The Valley Torah Girls Division chesed program is off to a great start! This past Sunday, September 14, the Valley Torah girls had their first opportunity to volunteer at a Los Angeles community-wide chesed event. Bracing for the heat, the girls ran booths, and walked, to raise money for The Friendship Circle. Thank you toContinue reading “VTHS Girls at Friendship Circle”

Girls (Almost) Sweep Contest

Once again, VTHS girls won almost all the top spots in the Graceful Envelope Contest, sponsored by the National Association of Letter Carriers and the Washington Calligraphers Guild. Eleven out of twelve winners, in the high school level, are VTHS Girls Division Students. The winning envelopes are below. The student artists are: Sophia Blumenstrauch, Esther Chulpaev, Shiri Feldman, Chaya Kamionski, Yehudis Levine, Abby Mazlin, RenaContinue reading “Girls (Almost) Sweep Contest”

Girls Spring Retreat

This year’s Spring Trip was a tremendous success. The relaxing atmosphere, inspirational moments and adventurous activities created the perfect retreat experience. We began our trip in the beautiful Santa Monica mountains with Tefillah and yummy baked goods graciously provided by Mrs. Striks.  The journey continued via ferry to Channel Islands as we watched whales andContinue reading “Girls Spring Retreat”

Girls Division Mock Trial

Mock trial is a nationwide high school competition that teaches students how the United States judicial system works by involving kids in simulated court room experiences.  Students take on the roles of lawyers, witnesses, bailiffs and clerks and compete in court rooms in the Stanley Mosk Court House before real judges and groups of attorneysContinue reading “Girls Division Mock Trial”

Girls Division Chanukah Festivities

Valley Torah Girls School had a week of festivities to celebrate Chanuka. It all began with a spirited Dreidel competition. Semi-finalists from eight teams competed in a championship round in which senior Deena Denbo was the clear winner, rolling 6 gimmels in a row! The week culminated in the long awaited Chanuka Chagiga in whichContinue reading “Girls Division Chanukah Festivities”

VTHS Alumna Wins Prestigious Award

Mrs. Deborah Raskin (’83) has been honored as a 2013 Milken Family Foundation Jewish Educator Awardee. Mrs. Raskin is the Principal of Ohr HaChaim Academy in North Hollywood. Mrs. Raskin – a graduate of the VTHS class of ’83 – is the wife of our very own Rabbi Sholom Raskin (’79) and mother of threeContinue reading “VTHS Alumna Wins Prestigious Award”