We have some amazing news about two amazing alumni. Barak Raviv (’93) was honored at the recent American Friends of Magen David Adom dinner, where he was presented with their Young Leadership Award. We are very proud of Barak, his philanthropic efforts and the clear example of leadership he represents. Yair Katz (’02) was recentlyContinue reading “Amazing Alumni News”
Category Archives: Boys
Kumzits Video
Rabbi Samuels and Rabbi Davidowitz – accompanied by Michael Stark – performed at the VTHS Boys Kumzits at Rabbi Semmel’s home. You can feel the emotion when you watch the video below.
Boys Kumzits
The boys enjoyed singing and pizza at Rabbi Semmel’s home tonight. Thank you to Rabbi Samuels, Rabbi Davidowits and Michael Stark for performing.
VTHS Leader
Michoel Bloom – VTHS class of ’97 – was just appointed Executive Director of Hatzaloh of LA. He is pictured here with LA Mayor Eric Garcetti, LA Fire Chief Ralf Terrazas, and LA Police Chief Charlie Beck. Great example of a Valley Torah Community Leader.
Shana Tova
The beis medrash is ready for yom tov. On behalf of the entire Valley Torah community, we wish you a happy new year filled with health and happiness.
Air Conditioning Emergency
Just at the beginning of school, one of the four compressors in our HVAC system went out. The boys were sweating…. But, today, Sunday, erev Rosh HaShana, four techs and a crane are installing a new compressor. Please HELP DEFRAY THE $11,000 COST by making a donation at our secure donation page.
Boys Bash Video
Boys Back to School Bash
Special back to school festivities at todays lunchtime.
Summer Program
Valley Torah hosted some amazing soon to be 8th graders for the first ever Creativity Week! The week started with a Dodger game on Sunday and then every subsequent day the students enjoyed davening, breakfast, learning and basketball as well as how to fly drones, improv comedy, cardboard arcade building and soldering.
Houston: Flood of Support
In a very short week lots has happened. Along with all the amazing teaching and learning that occurred, the drone club has almost completed their quadcopter builds, Sci-Tech students presented their projects in school, the debate team hosted the Spring Jewish Congress (congratulations to Mr. Benji Halprin for placing third in the competition!) and weContinue reading “Houston: Flood of Support”
The Maker Shabbaton
Last Thursday a group of VTHS students along with Mr. Joseph and myself headed up to the bay area for a Maker Shabbaton! A Maker Shabbaton you ask? Well, the main reason for our trip was to go to the Maker Faire which “is the Greatest Show (and Tell) on Earth—a family-friendly festival of invention,Continue reading “The Maker Shabbaton”
Awesome Pre-Shavuos Learning
After a hearty bagel breakfast, the boys and their fathers returned to the Beis Medrash to prepare for the shiur by Rabbi Grama. The kol Torah was awesome. Many thanks to all the fathers that participated.
Baseball Finale
I large crowd joined us for fan appreciation day at the final baseball game of the season. In addition to free hot dogs and snacks, everyone enjoyed watching a come from behind win for Valley Torah.
Please don’t vomit on your test booklet
For the last two weeks there was a certain atmosphere of intensity, anxiety and mild excitement as we administered the Advanced Placement (AP) tests to our students. AP’s are a set of standardized tests to assess college-level learning of a specific discipline in high school. If a students does well they can receive college creditContinue reading “Please don’t vomit on your test booklet”