The day started with regular shiurim, then verged into something totally different. After mincha, a hypnotist proceeded to hypnotize a large group of boys. Amazement and much laughter ensued. After the spell was broken, the boys made their way to the sports court for a lunch catered by Jeff’s. After Rabbi Majesky shared a d’varContinue reading “Boys Chanukah Chagigah 5786”
Category Archives: Boys
Power Infusion
Four bochrim just arrived here from Yeshiva Chofetz Chaim in Queens (with two more coming this week). They arrived on Friday and went straight to work. They joined the Pico Oneg at Rabbi Grama’s house and had Shabbos lunch with our seniors. They will be learning morning and afternoon seder in Valley Torah and nightContinue reading “Power Infusion”
Our Secret Sauce Revealed by Charlie Harary
In 2019, Charlie Harary visited both divisions. He shared his observations – and revealed our secret – at our Annual Dinner that evening. Take a look. (On some mobile devices the video starts from the beginning. The part you want to see starts at 25:05.)
VTHS Dinner 2025 Invitation
Our Dinner Website is now live! Visit http://www.ValleyTorahGala.com to make reservations and to donate.
Visit With Alumni in Israel
Rabbi Semmel and Rabbi Segal are in Israel and they have been visiting with our alumni.
Advanced Beis Medrash Chaburah
A select group of seniors have chosen to give up a big part of their lunch break to inaugurate our Advanced Beis Medrash Chaburah. Everyday, from 12:00 to 12:50 they learn in the Valley Village Community Kollel in guided chavrusa learning. Rabbi Asher Biron in the Rosh HaChaburah. We wish them continued hatzlacha in theirContinue reading “Advanced Beis Medrash Chaburah”
More Mock Trial Success
Congratulations to our Mock Trial team for winning both of their cases (based on points) and advancing to the playoffs! A big thank you to Mr. Jennings for his leadership and to our students for their hard work, determination, and dedication. They’ll compete again tomorrow (Wednesday, Nov. 12), with hopes to advance to the nextContinue reading “More Mock Trial Success”
Tefillin Awareness Check Up
Four sofrim took over the beis medrash after shacharis yesterday to check everyone’s tefilin and their placement.
Hachnasat Sefer Torah Video
We welcomed a new Sefer Torah for our Daily Sefardi Minyan just after Yom Kippur. The entire community came out to celebrate this unique event. The Sefer Torah was donated by the Assaraf family in memory of David Assaraf, z”l Please watch the video of festivities below. (Much thanks to our alumnus, Shimmie Lautman, forContinue reading “Hachnasat Sefer Torah Video”
Busy Week at the Boys
There was a lot happening this week. A select group of seniors and juniors met at the office of Dr. David Kay (VTHS class of ’04) as part of our Leadership Program. The freshman were treated to pizza and bowling: (True story: As we were leaving the bowling alley, Rabbi Segal stopped at the deskContinue reading “Busy Week at the Boys”
Magic at Valley Torah
Here is a video from a few years ago that captures the Magic at Valley Torah:
Emek Seniors Visit for Chaburah
Some of Emek’s senior boys visited Valley Torah this morning. They learned b’chavrusah with Rabbi Semmel’s tenth grade boys to prepare for the chaburah that Rabbi Semmel delivered.
Hachnasat Sefer Torah Photos
Sunday’s Hachnasat Sefer Torah was a milestone event in Valley Torah history. I marks the first time that our Daily Sephardic Minyan has their own Sefer Torah! Baruch HaShem, a large crowd came out to walk with the Torah and inaugurate it into its new home. Enjoy the photos (by our alumnus, Shimmie Lautman).
Hachnasat Sefer Torah – This Sunday
Valley Torah is very proud of our vibrant daily Sefardi minyan, where our boys approach tefillah with true seriousness and kavod. Until now, our minyan has relied on a borrowed Sefer Torah from Ohr Letzion. We are thrilled to announce that for the very first time, the Valley Torah Sefardi Minyan will have its veryContinue reading “Hachnasat Sefer Torah – This Sunday”
Signing Off from Social Media
After much thought, we have decided that it is best for our students and best for us, to sign off from social media. No more VTHS Instagram or Facebook. You can still keep up with all the latest exciting news at both the Boys and Girls Divisions by joining our WhatsApp groups (visit https://vths.org/fans/ toContinue reading “Signing Off from Social Media”