While Jake Schochet volunteers with a variety of organizations, he said ETTA was his “gateway drug” that led to his involvement with other groups. Four years ago, the 17-year-old Valley Torah High School senior began volunteering with the nonprofit that provides a spectrum of services to people with autism, Down syndrome and other intellectual andContinue reading “2019 Jewish Journal Mensch”
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Boys Year in Review 5778
Here’s a quick look back at last year.
Satellite Sunday Debut
Sunday School took place in four satellite locations to day for the first time. Satellite locations were, Shaarey Zedek Congregation, Yavneh, Link Kollel and Mishkan HaTorah. Davening, breakfast and learning was available at each location.
Three Chulent Mishmar
There was a very special mishmar tonight. Rabbi Shaya Cohen, Rosh HaYehiva of Yeshiva Zichron Aryeh and founder of Valley Torah High School, addressed the boys. In honor of the occasion, we had chulent for the boys – three pots of Rabbi Samuels’ award winning chulent. The chulent was sponsored by Mrs. Leah Henkin inContinue reading “Three Chulent Mishmar”
Rabbi Shaya Cohen Speaking on Thursday
Rabbi Shaya Cohen, founder of Valley Torah High School, will be speaking at the Boys Division on Thursday at 5:30.
Winter Shabbaton 2018 Part 2
We survived the frigid weather on Friday night. The Motzaei Shabbos activities ran the gamut from a Gaga tournament to a moving kumzits. The weather on Sunday took a turn for the awesome. We put away the scarfs and gloves, and broke out the light sweatshirts. Skiing, snowboarding and sledding were a perfect way toContinue reading “Winter Shabbaton 2018 Part 2”
Winter Shabbaton 2018 Photos Part 1
We have arrived in Running Springs. It is quite chilly, but beautiful. Gut Shabbos!
Winter Shabbaton Tomorrow
The Boys Division will be leaving tomorrow for the Winter Shabbaton in Running Springs. There is an amazing weekend planned (see the schedule below). Stay tuned here for the latest news and pictures.
Attorney BCC to Address the Boys
Los Angeles civil litigation attorney, Baruch Cohen will address the Boys Division on December 25 on: Killer Litigation Strategies for Lawsuits, Business and Life.
Ben Shapiro Speaks at VTHS
Political pundit, Ben Shapiro, spoke at both the Boys and Girls divisions today.
Night Seder III
The third voluntary Night Seder of the year was held tonight. The boys started with a cookies and chocolate milk snack followed by chavrusa learning with the rebbeim. Rabbi Grama gave a quick wrap-up shiur. The shiur was followed by a grand BBQ Dinner, Maariv and raffles.
First Girls Mini-Experience of the Year
A select group of prospective students from across LA attended our Mini-Experience yesterday.
Mock Trial Awardee
David Kerendian, a freshman in the Boys Division won an award as the Outstanding Defense Witness in the Senior Division of the 41st Annual Los Angeles County Mock Trial Program. Congratulations David!