Here is a look back at some of the amazing fun activities at the Girls Division during Chanukah:
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Boys Chanukah Chagigah 5786
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”
Girls Shabbaton 5786
The Girls just came back from an amazing Shabbaton.
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”
Challah Bake
The mother-daughter (and sister/aunt) challah bake felt like an evening wrapped in warmth. Galit Horowitz of Lev LA guided us through the dough-making with such heart, and while the dough rose she shared her moving story of courage and bitachon that drew everyone in. After, each person made a bracha on her dough, we allContinue reading “Challah Bake”
Visit With Alumni in Israel
Rabbi Semmel and Rabbi Segal are in Israel and they have been visiting with our alumni.
SHIFT Luncheon
At Valley Torah Girls, our SHIFT Initiative empowers students to develop a healthy, life-affirming relationship with technology. We provide incentives throughout the year, including a special SHIFT Luncheon.
Ever Seen a Brain Cake?
The Girls 12th grade Psychology class made brain cakes this week. They were educational … and tasty.
Freshmen Retreat
The girls had a great time in Oxnard for their Freshmen Retreat.
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”
Big Mock Trial Win
The Girls Division Mock Trial Team beat Harvard Westlake’s team yesterday!
Tefillin Awareness Check Up
Four sofrim took over the beis medrash after shacharis yesterday to check everyone’s tefilin and their placement.
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”
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.