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JUNE 2, 2016 | The Jewish Home
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Valley Torah Students Visit Yosemite for their Biennial "Weekaton" Moshe Samuels
On May 15th, the Valley Torah High School boys’ division embarked on its biennial Weekaton. The destination this year was Yosemite National Park. As one would suspect, taking almost 100 teenage boys on a four-day trip to a national park is a daunting task. However, under the leadership of Rabbi Stulberger, and the hard work and dedication of Rabbi Semmel and the rest of the rebbeim of Valley Torah, the trip achieved overwhelming success. From hiking the famous Mist Trail to the top of Vernal Falls, to the water slides at the private outdoor water park, to whitewater rafting eleven miles down the Merced River, the destinations and activities were amazing. Students shared once-in-a-lifetime experiences that they are sure to carry with them for years. For the first time ever, the school arranged to stay in Camp Wowona, a private campsite with beautiful cabins situated alongside a rushing river. The accommodations fostered a feeling of achdus and bonding that was unique and uplifting. Most importantly, the students accomplished something on a spiritual level that deserves tremendous recognition. Prior to the trip, there were school wide discussions about the importance of kiddush Hashem and positively representing the Jewish people. The students learned about the exceptional position we’re in, at this particular point in history, to make a positive impression on those around us. By the conclusion of the trip, it was clear that the students took those lessons to heart. At every stage of the trip, observers commented about the impressive conduct of such a large group of boys. Even in the peaceful setting of Yosemite, where visitors are expecting a sense of quiet and serenity, the boys were complimented on their respectful behavior. As a rebbe at Valley Torah, I’m proud to have been a part of such a wonderful experience and such an inspiring kiddush Hashem!
Valley Torah High School is proud to congratulate our
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irt-nint raduatin las Yeshiva Tzvi Dov v'Ephraim Menlo Family Boys' Division
Back Row (L-R): Max Engel, Yonah Darrison, Daniel Mashiach, Alex Zinati, Avi Goldman, Aaron Loffman, Ryan Marshak Center Row (L-R): Benjamin Halpern, Adam R'bibo, Elimelech Allison, David Berg, Samuel-Norman Flicker, Yishai Anatian, Joseph Cohn, Avraham Eskenazi Front Row (L-R): Avraham Stoll, Moshe Eshaghian, Dovid Levy, Jonathan Kiaei, Calil Goodman, Nevo Shnider, Jonathan Bitton, Yehuda Atzmon, Aaron Abrishami, Liron Ben-Haroch Not Pictured: Ely Cohen, Mendel Greenberg
The Administration, Staff and Board of Valley Torah High School extend a hearty Mazel Tov to the Graduating Class of 2016 and wish the Graduates only success for all their future endeavors in Yeshiva, College and beyond. This year's Graduates have been accepted to the following Yeshivos in Eretz Yisroel: Aish HaTorah - Gesher Midrash Shmuel Reishit Yerushalayim Derech Etz Chaim Mikdash Melech Shaarei Mevaseret Lev HaTorah Ohr Somayach - Derech Toras Shraga Merkaz HaTorah Ohr Yerushalayim (OJ) Yeshiva Tiferet (TJ)
Class of 2016 Graduates have been accepted to the following Colleges: University of California, Santa Barbara University of California, Los Angeles University of California, San Diego University of California, Riverside University of California, Irvine
Hunter College Yeshiva University New York University Loyola Marymount University
California State University, Channel Islands California State University, Los Angeles California State University, Northridge St. Johns University, New York