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”
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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.
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).
SHIFT Your Mindset
Valley Torah Girls Division recently unveiled the SHIFT program. The goal is to: Foster a life-affirming relationship with the tech in the lives of our students – using the power of education, positive peer support and the magic of Valley Torah Girls School. The SHIFT Exhibit was an informational and experiential event that highlighted theContinue reading “SHIFT Your Mindset”
Back to School Bash 2025
It was a swelteringly hot day outside. But, that didn’t cool down the excitement for our Annual Boys Division Back to School Bash! Most of the activity moved to the Dodge Ball tournament and the shady umbrellas.