The Boys Division Open House will take place on Wednesday, November 12 at 7:00 PM in the Chandler Campus. The Admissions test will be held on Sunday, November 16 at 11:30 AM. For more information, contact Rabbi Daniel Grama at dgrama@vths.org. Here are some highlights of last year:
Category Archives: Boys
Definition of a Leader? Our Students!
This past Shabbos I went to shul on Friday night at Shaarey Zedek in the Valley as I usually do. Yet, this was not a usual Shabbos. As mincha ended and Kabbalas Shabbos began, I became acutely aware that this Shabbos was not like the last. While davening at Shaarey Zedek is always beautiful, theContinue reading “Definition of a Leader? Our Students!”
Improv League Workshop
VTHS Boys Division is part of the ComedySportz Improv League. Our first workshop took place today.
VTHS Staff Synergy
Who loves coming back to school after vacation? If you are imaging a blond principal with glasses and yarmulke with his two thumbs pointed to himself loudly proclaiming “this guy,” you would be correct! I was so excited to return to VTHS after a wonderful holiday and break. I was excited for the return ofContinue reading “VTHS Staff Synergy”
Sukkah Party 5775
This year’s Simchas Beis HaShoaiva started off with a pre-party pool-party. The party then moved to VTHS for dancing and pizza in the sukkah.
What are you passionate about?
What are you passionate about? This is a question not asked often enough in our schools. This is unfortunate given the fact that we know that when a student connects the learning to something they are passionate about they are more successful. Plus, if we are truly preparing them for their future, supporting the discoveryContinue reading “What are you passionate about?”
The Life You Save May Be Your Own
This Yom Kippur, ValleyTorah will be having an appeal to raise funds to buy AEDs – Automated External Defibrillators – for both campuses. On any day, hundreds of individuals – students, teachers, parents and visitors – pass through our campuses. If, G-d forbid, one of them were to have a heart attack, we want to beContinue reading “The Life You Save May Be Your Own”
Looking Forward During Rosh HaShana (a podcast)
I made a special edition of my EJ’s Cafe Podcast, which is part of my personal blog EJsCafe.com, for this week’s “From The Desk Of” post. This is a Rosh HaShana message for all my students and their families. Shana Tova and I am looking forward to a continued amazing year with all of you!Continue reading “Looking Forward During Rosh HaShana (a podcast)”
Roshei Yeshiva Visit
The Roshei Yeshiva of RSA/Yeshiva Chofetz Chaim – Rabbi Dovid Harris and Rabbi Akiva Grunblatt – joined us for selichos and shacharis today. Valley Torah is an affiliate of Yeshiva Chofetz Chaim and we were very honored to have the Roshei Yeshiva visit our community for this special weekend.
Communications – A Message from Rabbi Dovid Felt
The first step in any relationship is communication. There is no one that will tell you that you can create, maintain or advance a relationship without communication. This is true for spouses, parents with their children and teachers and Rebbeim with their students. I would like to spend the next few weeks elaborating on theseContinue reading “Communications – A Message from Rabbi Dovid Felt”
Introducing:
Valley Torah Boys Division student council for 2014-2015.
The Key Ingredient – A Message from Rabbi Dovid Felt
Last week I wrote about the trilogy consisting of school, parents and students and what each contribute towards the development of our children. We also spoke about the need for synergy between these three components. There is, another aspect that overarches above all three and that is Tefillah – Prayer. Chazal have taught us thatContinue reading “The Key Ingredient – A Message from Rabbi Dovid Felt”
Strong Character Strong Students
“If you are not a better person tomorrow than you are today, what need have you for a tomorrow?” – Rebbe Nachman of Breslov I have been thinking a lot about character this week, specifically the character of our students and what we expect of them. Much of my thoughts stem from the fact thatContinue reading “Strong Character Strong Students”
9/11 Assembly
This past Thursday, Valley Torah hosted a school-wide 9/11 assembly. A chilling video was shown, recounting the horror that America endured thirteen years ago. After an inspiring talk from Rabbi Biron, the boys took several moments to write expressions of gratitude to the local firemen, who lost so many comrades in their selfless effort toContinue reading “9/11 Assembly”
Imagination is more important than knowledge
Albert Einstein has been quoted as saying “Imagination is more important than knowledge.” As a General Studies Principal this may be an odd statement to get behind, but I could not agree with it more. In fact, it was the theme of the first day General Studies assemblies as I introduced some exciting new programs,Continue reading “Imagination is more important than knowledge”