Zoom Mishmar and Kumzits
We are doing our best to keep our educational program running even though our building is closed. We had mishmar and a kumzits over Zoom.
Classes Moved Online
After two days of training, classes went live online today. The Girls Division has a complete schedule of classes. The Boys Division has shiurim from 9:30 – 11:00 and secular classes from 1:00 – 4:00. We even joined together with the rest of Klal Yisroel for Tehillim at 10:30.
We Are State Playoffs
For the second time in school history, Valley Torah will be hosting a CIF State playoffs game. This is the third time in 41 years that the school has been invited to the tournament — the combined total of all other Orthodox Yeshivas in the Greater Los Angeles area.
Game is set to tip off On Tuesday, March 3, at 7pm, at Bell Jeff High school. The address for the school is 465 E Olive Blvd, Burbank, CA 91501; however, the entrance to the gym is off Orange Grove Ave. Parking (free) will be at the parking structure south of Glenoaks off Orange Grove (266 E Orange Grove Ave Garage).
Bracket for the CIF Star Division V below
Rosh Chodesh Adar 5780
In addition to a gala lox and bagels breakfast (hamantaschen too), the Boys Division Rosh Chodesh Breakfast was full of surprises: a mariachi band and a visit by President Trump.
Playoff Game Live
Valley Torah Varsity Basketball is playing Arrowhead Christian in the final four round of CIF 5AA Championship. Come back to this post for live updates to the score.
End of 1st quarter: Valley Torah down 13-11.
At the half: Arrowhead leading 31-19
5:50 left in 3rd quarter 35-22 Arrowhead.
2:20 left in 3rd quarter 41-29 Arrowhead.
End of 3rd quarter: Valley Torah is behind 42-33.
4:28 left in the game: Valley Torah trails 50-37
3:58 left: 50-39
1:26 left: Valley Torah is down 56:43
Final score: Valley Torah lost to Arrowhead Christian 60-45
Pilpul Shiur Today
Rabbi Stulberger gave a pilpul shiur (an in-depth Gemara class) to all the honors Gemara classes.
On to Final Four Round
Valley Torah Varsity Basketball won Bassett by 2 points in the 3rd round of the CIF Playoffs. They are forging ahead to the final four on Thursday. One more win and we are in the championship round.
Night Seder Tonight
A large continent of boys joined the rebbeim for a voluntary night seder tonight..
CIF Basketball Brackets
Valley Torah’s first playoff game is scheduled for Wednesday vs. Coast Union. See the entire bracket below.
Boys Chanukah Chagiga
This year’s Chagiga was a whirlwind of excitement: Dancing (laser-light and smoke enhanced), Chidon Game show (Rabbi Biron as host), raffle prizes, lunch from Shanghai and the awards ceremony.
