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mission statement


The mission of Yeshivat Or Chaim and Ulpanat Orot is to inculcate within our students an appreciation for and a commitment to Torah observances and values. Yeshivat Or Chaim (founded 1973) and Ulpanat Orot (founded 1975) were established in Toronto with several specific goals in mind.

goals• To create a Yeshiva environment where religiously committed Jewish boys and girls will be able to growintellectually, socially, emotionally and religiously in a vibrant Jewish setting.

• To offer a dual curriculum of Jewish and General Studies that will arm our students with the methodological toolsneeded to become self-reliant in classical Jewish texts and give them a broad-based secular grounding in the classical worlddisciplines.

• To deepen and strengthen the centrality of Eretz Yisrael and Medinat Yisrael as a fundamental element of our Torahbeliefs and, to this end, to stress the importance of Lashon Hakodesh as a manner of achieving thesegoals.

• To encourage and fervently support the notion of our students continuing their Judaic studies at Yeshivot in Eretz Yisraeland in other institutions of higher Jewish learning.



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mission statement

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Dear Students,

Our schools’ mission statement outlines four significant and fundamental goals upon which our Yeshivot were founded. These goals focus on (1) the importance of creating a Yeshiva environment of religiously committed families, (2) our desire for academic excellence in both Judaic and General studies, (3) our commitment and connection to Eretz Yisrael and Medinat Yisrael and (4) our hope that your time at Yeshivat Or Chaim or Ulpanat Orot is not simply a four year high school experience, but rather, the beginning of a life enriched by your continued learning and living in Eretz Yisrael.

Our mission statement is not meant to simply identify lofty ideals and principles that only sound good on paper, but are removed from reality. Our mission statement is rather meant to be lived and embraced within the walls of our buildings.

Over the last 41 years, since the Bnei Akiva Schools of Toronto first opened, roughly 25% of all our graduates have made aliyah and decided to settle with their families in our eternal homeland, Eretz Yisrael. That is a staggering number, which I believe is likely unmatched in other Modern Orthodox and Religious Zionistic North American high schools and this importance cannot be overstated.

Beneath the surface of these goals in our mission statement is the realization and recognition that derech eretz kadma leTorah and that focusing on mitzvoth bein adam lechaveiro, between our fellow men and women, is necessary for us to build a school based on respect and admiration for one another. We strive to create a school focused on chessed, Jewish kindness, ethics, morals and a deep sense of doing what is right lies at the bedrock and the heart of everything we do. We recognize that in order to have a true Torah environment within our schools, positive citizenship must be valued and demonstrated through behaving with dignity, honesty, and integrity in all our relationships both within and outside our community. This student handbook serves as an expression of these character values and its enforcement is essential to ensure a respectful and collaborative community of learners.

As I enter my second year in Toronto, we will continue to work towards strengthening all four of our goals through renewed energy, commitment and an unwavering desire to ensure that the Bnei Akiva Schools are the #1 choice for Modern Orthodox Religious Zionist Jews in the greater Toronto Jewish community.

Please know that I am personally invested and committed to the individual growth and success of each of you. I am here to support, guide and advise you on anything I can and I encourage you to seek me out.

It is my fervent hope and prayer that you will join and partner with me in our mission to inspire positive religious and spiritual growth, develop an intellectual curiosity that promotes personal excellence, instill an unwavering support and devotion to Eretz Yisrael and Medinat Yisrael and live lives sanctifying God’s name as actively engaged citizens in our greater general communities.

We return after a summer of difficult news from Israel. As this letter and handbook go to print the situation remain precarious and dangerous for our families and soldiers in Israel. Many of our students and families spent time in Israel this past summer and were personally affected by the unstable security environment there. We will remain focused throughout this year through prayer and Torah learning on the safety and security of all those living and visiting in Israel, as well as the alarming rise in anti-Semitism that has been rampant this summer throughout the world. Let us all hope and pray that Hashem continues to watch over the Jewish people world-wide and gives us increased strength and success to withstand and grow from these current challenges and threats.

Ketiva VeChatima Tova, Rabbi Seth Grauer



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assistant principal ulpanat orot

Mrs. Yael Gelernter

officers

presidentSteve Mayer

chairman

Michael Lax

vice chairEsther Berglas

treasurerHoward Wasserman

secretary

Ashira Gobrin

executive officer

Aaron Ames

immediate past presidentJeff Shumacher

past presidentsNachman Sokol ז”לSaul KoschitzkyEli RubinsteinI. Berl NadlerNaftali Winter

board of directorsSteve BalsamDov BegunAvi DalfenLinda FingeroteSybil HershtalElisheva LightstoneJeremy MagenceIsaac MareskyY. Dov MeyerCharly PiwkoSendy ShorserAryella Weisz

life membersAron Frankel ז”לHenry KoschitzkySaul KoschitzkyBessie Orfus ז”לKurt RothschildPhil SchwartzJack Weinbaum


rosh yeshivahead of school

Rabbi Dr. Seth N. Grauer

director of education,

general studiesMr. Mordechai Sabeti

menahel yeshivat or chaim

Rabbi Yair Spitz

assistant principal yeshivat or chaim

Mrs. Nicky Kagan


Mrs. Shari Weinberg


Mrs. Sara Munk



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administrative office contact information

talmud / tsbp

Rabbi Noah SonenbergHead of Department for Gemara and Halacha/TSBPRabbi Moshe GoldbergRabbi Seth GrauerRabbi Joshua KoperwasRabbi Elan MazerRabbi Hartley PerlmutterRabbi Aviad Pituchei-Chotam Rabbi Yair Spitz

tanach Mrs. Sara MunkHead of Tanach DepartmentMs. Miriam BessinMrs. Sarah ChesesMrs. Yael GelernterMrs. Ofra GemaraMrs. Lori GrysmanMrs. Rachel JavaskyRabbi Joshua KoperwasRabbi Elan MazerRabbi Hartley PerlmutterRabbi Aviad Pituchei-ChotamMrs. Hodaya Pituchei-ChotamMrs. Rifka SonenbergMr. Tom Stopnicki

hebrewMrs. Sara Erlich,Head of DepartmentMrs. Daniella MichaeliRabbi Aviad Pituchei-ChotamMrs. Hodaya Pituchei-Chotam

jewish historyRabbi Josh Koperwas Mrs. Sara Munk

yeshiva university torah mitzion zichron dov beit midrashRabbi Mordechai

TorczynerRosh Beit MidrashRabbi David Ely Grundland Rabbi Josh Gutenberg Rabbi Yisroel Meir Rosenzweig Avreichim

artMrs. Rochelle LipsonMr. Paul Pascal

computersMr. Peter LangMrs. Arlene Ripsman

frenchMr. Francis Roberts

language artsMrs. Nicky Kagan, Head of DepartmentMrs. Sharon FixlerMr. Gerald LazarDr. Janna Nadler

mathMrs. Monica Chocron,Head of DepartmentMr. Joel GrahamMr. Peter LangMrs. Arlene RipsmanMr. Mordechai SabetiMrs. Kendra Thompson

physical educationMrs. Shari Weinberg, Head of DepartmentMs. Adina Ander Ms. Miriam BessinMr. Gord Skarott

scienceMrs. Monica ChocronHead of DepartmentMs. Adina Ander Mrs. Rachel BelzbergDr. Shlomit Levy

social studiesMrs. Nicky Kagan,Head of DepartmentMr. Gerald LazarMrs. Hadassa Pertman Mr. Adam SolomonMr. Michael TevershamMrs. Kendra Thompson

special servicesDr. Marilyn IzattSpecial Education CoordinatorMrs. Temima CohenDirector of Guidance

student lifeulpanat orotMrs. Yael GelernterMrs. Estie Zeifman

yeshivat or chaimMr. Gerald Lazar Rabbi Josh Koperwas

staff

controllerMrs. Geula Osipov

special events coordinatorMr. Joshua Katchen

administrative assistant Mrs. Tali Rabinowitz

manager, business administrationMs. Esther Mendlowitz

ulpanat orotMrs. Yael NirMrs. Estie Zeifman

yeshivat or chaimMrs. Basia CharneyMrs. Sandy Cohen

coordinator of admissions, marketing and community eventsMrs. Jenn Diamond


yeshivat or chaim 416-630-6772416 398 5711 (fax)

Rabbi Seth GrauerMr. Mordechai SabetiRabbi Yair SpitzMrs. Nicky KaganMrs. Basia CharneyMrs. Jenn DiamondMrs. Sandy Cohen

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[email protected]@[email protected]@bneiakivaschools.orgbcharney @[email protected]@bneiakivaschools.org

ulpanat orot 416-638-5434416-638-7905 (fax)

Rabbi Seth Grauer Mr. Mordechai SabetiMrs. Yael GelernterMrs. Sara Munk Mrs. Shari Weinberg Mrs. Yael Nir Mrs. Estie Zeifman

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business office

416-630-6772416 398 5711 (fax)

Ms. Esther MendlowitzMrs. Geoula OsipovMr. Joshua KatchenMrs. Tali Rabinowitz

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tefilla and schedule

One of the most fundamental elements of Judaism is prayer. Tefilla is a reflection of the innermost thoughts and emotions of a Jew trying to achieve dialogue with his/her Creator. It, therefore, is an art that must be methodologically cultivated, developed and nurtured. The depth of commitment of a Jew to Torah and to his/her religion is evident in the way he/she behaves and in his/her demeanor during Tefilla.

Being on time for Tefilla is critically important in setting the stage for a meaningful experience. It is most difficult to infuse kavana into one’s prayers when one is rushing to catch up to be in sync with the tzibur or deleting passages in order to do so.It is therefore one of the goals of our schools to imbue our students with this lofty sense of Tefilla. Students are encouraged to arrive at least five minutes before the zman Tefilla, at 7:35 am at Or Chaim (OC) and at 7:55 am at Ulpana (UO), to give each person ample time to prepare physically and psychologically for Tefilla. Students who are late for Tefilla shouldreport to the shul immediately upon their arrival and not go to their locker until after Tefilla has ended.

It is our firm conviction that one cannot become a true Ben or Bat Torah unless one learns how to pray properly with total concentration and devotion and unless one learns the critical importance of communal prayer.

times for ulpanat orot times for yeshivat or chaimRegular

Tefilla/breakfast 7:40

Period 1 8:50

Period 2 9:33

Break 10:13

Period 3 10:31

Period 4 11:14

Lunch 12:07

Period 5 12:55

Period 6 1:51

Period 7 2:34

Mincha/Break 3:14

Period 8 3:41

Period 9 4:37

Dismissal 5:30

Short Day

Tefilla/breakfast 7:40

Period 1 8:50

Period 2 9:28

Break 10:03

Period 3 10:16

Period 4 10:54

Lunch 11:39

Period 5 12:17

Period 6 1:05

Mincha/Break 1:40

Period 7 2:04

Period 8 2:42

Period 9 3:30

Dismissal 4:15

Friday Short Friday

Tefilla/breakfast 7:40 7:40

Period 1 8:50 8:50

Period 2 9:33 9:27

Break 10:13 10:01

Period 3 10:26 10:14

Period 4 11:09 10:51

Lunch 11:59 11:31

Period 5 12:37 12:02

Period 6 1:30 12:45

Dismissal 2:20 1:25

Regular Short Day


Period 1 9:05 9:05

Period 2 9:59 9:51

Break 10:51 10:35

Period 3 10:58 10:42

Period 4 11:52 11:28

Lunch 12:44 12:12

Period 5 1:28 12:50

Period 6 2:22 1:36

Mincha/Break 3:14 2:20

Period 7 3:29 2:35

Period 8 4:23 3:21

Dismissal 5:15 4:05

Friday Short Friday


Period 1 9:05 9:05

Period 2 9:56 9:47

Period 3 10:47 10:29

Lunch 11:36 11:09

Period 4 12:20 11:38

Period 5 1:11 12:20

Dismissal 2:00 1:00



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tefilla and schedule

** IMPORTANT: Please note that the schedules have changed this year** Please consult the calendar to see which days are short days

sunday times for yoc: Tefilla/breakfast: 8:30

Shiur: 9:30 Dismissal: 11:30

Rosh Chodesh

Fast Day

Tefilla/breakfast

7:40 7:40

Period 1 9:10 8:40

Period 2 9:48 9:18

Break 10:23 9:53

Period 3 10:36 10:06

Period 4 11:19 10:44

Lunch 12:12 11:26 (Break)

Period 5 12:55 11:39

Period 6 1:51 12:24

Period 7 2:34 1:02

Mincha/Break

3:14 1:37

Period 8 3:41

Period 9 4:37

Dismissal 5:30 2:00

times for yeshivat or chaim

Rosh Chodesh

Fast Day

Tefilla/breakfast

8:00 8:00

Period 1 9:15 8:50

Period 2 10:04 9:34

Break 10:51 10:16

Period 3 10:58 10:23

Period 4 11:52 11:07

Lunch 12:44 11:49 (Break)

Period 5 1:28 12:09

Period 6 2:22 12:53

Mincha/Break

3:14 1:35

Period 7 3:29

Period 8 4:23

Dismissal 5:15 2:00

times for ulpanat orot

Friday Rosh

Chodesh

Short Friday Rosh

Chodesh

Tefilla/breakfast

8:00 8:00

Period 1 9:15 9:15

Period 2 10:02 9:54

Period 3 10:49 10:33

Lunch 11:38 11:10

Period 4 12:20 11:42

Period 5 1:11 12:22

Dismissal 2:00 1:00

Friday Rosh Chodesh

Short Friday Rosh Chodesh

Tefilla/breakfast

7:40 7:40

Period 1 9:10 9:10

Period 2 9:48 9:43

Break 10:23 10:13

Period 3 10:36 10:25

Period 4 11:14 10:58

Lunch 12:04 11:35

Period 5 12:37 12:08

Period 6 1:30 12:48

Dismissal 2:20 1:25

AM Assembly

PM Assembly

Tefilla/breakfast

7:40 7:40

Period 1 8:50 8:50

Period 2 9:28 9:28

Break 10:03

Assembly 10:03

Period 3 11:09 10:16

Period 4 11:47 10:54

Lunch 12:35 11:40

Period 5 1:23 12:23

Period 6 2:14 1:12

Mincha 2:49 1:47

Assembly 2:06

Break 3:09

Period 7 3:13 3:17

Period 8 3:51 3:55

Period 9 4:42 4:44

Dismissal 5:30 5:30

AM Assembly

Tefilla/breakfast

8:00

Period 1 9:05

Period 2 9:52

Assembly 10:37

Period 3 11:42

Period 4 12:29

Lunch 1:14

Period 5 1:56

Mincha/Break

2:41

Period 6 2:56

Period 7 3:43

Period 8 4:30

Dismissal 5:15

PM Assembly

Tefilla/breakfast

8:00

Period 1 9:05

Period 2 9:51

Break 10:35

Period 3 10:42

Period 4 11:28

Lunch 12:12

Period 5 12:50

Period 6 1:36

Mincha 2:22

Assembly 2:35

Break 3:38

Period 7 3:45

Period 8 4:31


The Bnei Akiva Schools considers interpersonal behaviour the highest priority in our students’ education. We strive to be a community of teachers, parents and students who are invested in promoting values and behaviours that demonstrate what is best for the individual and school community as a whole. Students are expected to treat everyone with respect. The use of inappropriate language and behaviours which demonstrates a lack of respect of others, of the property of others, or of the learning process is deemed wholly unacceptable.

Tzniut applies to behaviour and speech as well as to dress. Students are expected to speak and conduct themselves in a manner befitting Bnei and Bnot Torah. The students of the Bnei Akiva Schools are our ambassadors and role models throughout the community. They exemplify by word and deed the values of the Bnei Akiva Schools. A young man or woman who chooses to attend YOC or UO undertakes a commitment to halachic observance and behaviour which reflects positively on themselves and their school. Consequently, students of Bnei Akiva Schools are expected to adhere to the lifestyle and behaviour of a Ben or Bat Torah both within the school and beyond the school day.

student expectations

derech eretzWhile in class, YOC and UO students are expected to be engaged in the serious endeavour of learning and education. As well, students must demonstrate derech eretz in their social interactions. Should a student be so unruly or inappropriate that the teacher asks him/her to leave class, the student must report to the school office for further instruction. Students are expected to respect the property of the school. The building, furnishing or equipment must not be harmed in any way. Posters or notices may only be posted on the appropriate bulletin boards after being cleared by a school administrator.

substance abuseCigarettes, alcohol, and controlled or illegal substances are not permitted anywhere on the school premises or on school grounds, or at any school-sponsored activity wherever it is held. Our policy is one of zero tolerance.

The possession or use of these prohibited items is grounds for disciplinary action, including, but not limited to, suspension, expulsion, and legal action by the authorities who have jurisdiction.

school propertyAll students are assigned a school locker. School lockers are the property of Bnei Akiva Schools and may be opened for inspection by a member of the administrative team or a designee. A locker and lock rental fee of $10 per year must be paid before a locker will be assigned. Should the lock be damaged or lost, a new one will be issued for a $10 replacement fee. Lockers should be kept clean and locked at all times. No decals, writing, or other material are to be placed on the outside of the lockers. Only material or pictures appropriate to a Torah environment should be in the lockers.

Food should not be eaten during class time, in the Beit Midrash or in the gymnasiums. Students are expected to clean up after themselves.


student expectationsAnyone holding a school key without proper authorization of Bnei Akiva Schools will be subject to serious disciplinary action and will be held financially accountable for the cost of replacing all the locks which can be opened by the unauthorized key.

During lunch or spares students may be in the library, unused classrooms, or the Beit Midrash. Gymnasiums may only be used when supervised. The teachers’ lounge or copy room at Bnei Akiva Schools are off limits to students.

dismissal proceduresIf a student becomes ill and must go home, he/she must sign out with parental permission through the office.

YOC and UO enjoy a partial open campus policy. To take advantage of the open campus policy, a blanket permission form, signed by a parent/guardian, must be submitted to the office. Assuming a parent/guardian signs the blanket permission form students may leave the buildings during lunch and spares only. Prior to leaving the buildings, students must still sign out and must sign back in upon returning to school. To sign out at any other time, students will need specific parental permission to be emailed or phoned.

YOC and UO do not take responsibility for loss or injury while students leave campus for a non-school activity. A student who leaves school without permission will face consequences. Students who drive to school are expected to drive responsibly and to park in the rear parking lot (both at YOC or UO).

cell phonesCell phones or any electronic communication devices may not be used during class for any purpose other than educational, determined solely by the teacher. This includes, but is not limited to texting, photographing, video recording or any form of communication. Cell phones should be used only during school breaks.

Students are not to use electronic devices (i.e. cell phones, iPods, etc.) without permission during class. Earpieces or headphones may not be worn during the school day with the exception of lunch or school breaks. A first offence will result in confiscation of the electronic device for the remainder of the day. A second offence will result in confiscation of the electronic device until the end of the

next school day. Additional offences will result in further disciplinary action.No electronic device, with the exception of approved calculators may be taken into the class during any test or examination.

computer usageIt is the responsibility of each individual to use the computer facilities legally, ethically and in accordance with the halachic principles espoused by the Bnei Akiva Schools. Students may access the Internet through school computers or, when appropriate, through wireless access on their own devices. Internet access is a privilege, and not a right. If a user violates any of the acceptable use provisions outlined in this document, his/her account will be terminated and future access will be denied. Some violations may also constitute a criminal offense and may result in legal action. Any user violating these provisions, applicable provincial and federal laws, or posted classroom, library, lab or school policies is subject to loss of access privileges and any other school disciplinary options.

We are all familiar with the plethora of social media platforms that are used for positive means of keeping in touch, for sharing photos, connecting with people near and far. Communications via the Internet must always reflect the same degree of dignity and sensitivity for all members of our school community as is expected in face-to-face interactions. Please be aware that cyber-bullying, harassment, biased and discriminatory language, and/or insensitivity to any member of our school community will be regarded as a serious offense and may result in suspension or expulsion.

While social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc., can be useful networking mechanisms and a valuable communication tool, faculty and students are not permitted to “friend” one another or to otherwise connect on these forums without prior approval from the school administration. Exceptions for educational technology tools, such as Edmodo, Office 365, Google Docs, and Moodle, will be determined by the administration.

Parents are strongly encouraged to regularly monitor and be aware of their child’s online accounts and activities.


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consequences of misbehaviourMost misbehaviour that takes place is easily addressed within the context of school through progressive discipline including conversations, warnings, and detentions for infractions addressed throughout these pages. Some misconduct, however, necessitates greater consequences. In certain cases, suspension may be appropriate while for others, expulsion from school may be necessary.

What follows is a list of some infractions that may result in a suspension or expulsion from school. The lists are not exhaustive, they are merely illustrative. The school reserves the right to apply disciplinary measures as it sees fit to the occasion and to do so at its discretion.

detention:Detention is served during the lunch period. At times a detention may be served before or after school. If a student receives a detention he/she must go immediately to the detention room at the beginning of the lunch period. During detention students are allowed to do homework, study, or read. Students in detention may not use their cell phones or use their laptops or other electronic devices for games. Students are also not permitted to carry on conversation during detention.

suspendable offences:• Refusal to follow instruction from a teacher or person of authority• A pattern of classroom misbehaviour• Directing profanities at a teacher or authority figure• A pattern of unexcused absences and/or tardiness to classes• Vandalism or causing damage to school property• Threats to inflict bodily harm• Inappropriate social networking or Internet postings• Dress Code Violations• Behaviour outside of school that contradicts the schools’ basic core values

offences that may result in expulsion:• Drugs and/or alcohol abuse including - using, possessing, selling or sharing• Theft• Assault – physical or sexual• Bullying or harassment in person or electronically, directly or indirectly• Endangering the welfare of other students• A pattern of misbehaviour contrary to the standards of the school In the event that a student is suspended or subject to dismissal from school, the family will be contacted. In many cases, an in-person meeting with parents will be required

important documentsMinistry regulations, responsible behaviour, and efficient management require that certain forms or documents be completed by students and parents and returned promptly to school. Failure to return such a document in a timely manner may result in a student being withheld from class or sent home to bring back the required information. Please help us operate as smoothly as possible by reading our correspondence and replying promptly.


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boys:• Boys are required to wear tzitzit and a kippa at all times. Hats or other head coverings are not acceptable.• Boys must wear a button-down shirt with a visible collar. Shirts are to be worn tucked in and buttoned. Polo shirts are permitted provided they have a distinct collar and buttons, and if designed as such, may be worn (untucked) resting neatly on the waist. • Clothing with inappropriate graphics are prohibited.• Deck shoes, dress shoes, top siders, desert boots and conservative styled athletic shoes may be worn. • Pants must be neat and worn at the waist. Jeans, overalls, sweatpants, pants with very wide legs and cargo pants may not be worn.• Appropriate gym clothing must be worn during physical education, intramurals or special programs.

girls

• Girls are required to wear skirts that cover the knee while standing or sitting. Slits in skirts cannot open above the knee. Sheer material or pajamas may not be worn.• Lightweight T-shirts and see through or low cut tops may not be worn. Tops that are lower and wider than the perimeter of the collarbone are not permitted. Tops must have sleeves at least to the elbow. Blouses and shirts must be long enough to cover the top of the skirt at all times. Midriffs, front and back, may not be exposed at any time.• Clothing with inappropriate graphics are prohibited.• Open-toed sandals or flip-flops may not be worn.• Appropriate gym clothing may be worn during physical education, intramurals or sport activities only.

dress codeOur dress code is based both upon halachic norms and upon the desire to create an environment which is conducive to learning. One’s outer garb – proper dress and good grooming – is a reflection and mirror of one’s inner state of mind. Boys and girls should dress in comfortable, modest clothing. The following dress regulations are in effect for the entire student body whenever students are in the building or when on school trips or programs. Violation of either the spirit or particulars of our dress code will be determined by our professional staff.Be advised that students who are not in compliance with the dress code will be asked to change into a garment provided by the school office. Recurring offenders will face further disciplinary action that may include detention, a conversation with parents and an administrator, and possibly suspension.Please note a student who is given a school garment to change into is in possession of school property. Refusal to return the item of clothing within a 24 hour period will incur a $20 fine to replace the skirt or shirt.




attendance curricular requirements

class attendanceAttendance plays an integral role in successful learning and is therefore compulsory in all classes. The Ministry of Education requires 110 hours of instructional time to receive a credit. The Ministry stipulates that “Where, in the Principal’s judgment, a student’s frequent absences from school are jeopardizing his or her success, school staff should meet with the student and the parents to explain the potential consequences of the absences and discuss steps to be taken to improve attendance” (Ontario Schools, Kindergarten to Grade 12: Policy and Program Requirements, 2011, pg. 43). It is important to understand that frequent absences from classes that jeopardize a student’s learning may result in the loss of a credit. Students are required to attend every class, and make arrangements for missed material when they are absent. An unauthorized absence in any class will result in detention. An administrator will contact a parent when a student skips class a second time, and detention will be given. Additional unexcused class absences will result in more serious consequences.

lateness to schoolStudents arriving late to school must have a parental note explaining the circumstances. Sleeping in or studying is not deemed a valid excuse for tardiness to school. If a test is given and a student arrives after the test has been given, the student is generally expected to make up the test immediately upon his/her arrival. If absence from a class is deemed as circumventing taking a scheduled test, the student will be subject to disciplinary action. Additionally, a student must still arrive to davening on time despite having a spare during the first class period.

lateness to classStudents are expected to be prompt for all classes and school programs. The bell schedule will signal when class begins. Lateness to class disrupts the flow of learning. After the third lateness, the student will serve detention. Continued late arrivals to class will result in further

detentions and a parent and student meeting with a school administrator. Lateness is defined as arriving after the start of class by 10 minutes or less.

absence from schoolIf a student is ill or has an appointment, a parent should send an email to [email protected] for Or Chaim or [email protected] for Ulpanat Orot. The email should include the dates of the absences and the signature of the parent or guardian. An administrator will determine whether an absence is excused or unexcused. A student may not participate in an extra-curricular activity if he/she has been absent from school the day of the activity, unless there are extenuating circumstances as determined by an administrator.

absence from classStudents should arrange appointments around public holidays, early dismissal days, lunch hours and spares. Every effort should be made to sign out from class as seldom as possible. Signing out from school will be closely monitored by the administration. Generally, students should only be absent from a test for necessary medical reasons.

daily absence listA daily absence list will be generated at Tefilla. After 20 minutes a student will be considered absent from Tefilla. Students not on the daily absence list who are absent from a given class will be considered skipping class.

shabbatonimStudents who wish to participate in a shabbaton (Bnei Akiva, N.C.S.Y, or other) should notify teachers and administrators well in advance of the shabbaton. The administration may suggest that a student not attend if it is felt that the student is abusing the privilege or is not succeeding academically. The student is expected to catch himself / herself up for classes missed. It is important to reiterate that students are expected to be in school unless they are ill or excused by the school.




attendance curricular requirements

ossd requirementsThe high school program is based on the Ontario Ministry of Education’s Credit system. Students must earn a total of 31 credits (one for every 110-hour course successfully completed) to obtain a high school diploma. Eighteen of the credits are compulsory, earned in a specific number of courses from a list of subjects that every student is required to take by the ministry. Students are required to take 5 General Studies courses per semester at BAS. If a student wishes to take a course in summer school he/she must receive approval from the administration. The remaining 13 credits are optional, earned in courses that the student may select from among the full range of courses offered by the school. Applied to the 13 optional credits are 2 credits yearly derived from the Jewish Studies program.Residency RequirementAll students are expected to be enrolled in at least 6 credit courses per year (i.e. a full Judaic schedule and at least 4 General Studies courses).

Students must also complete 40 hours of community involvement activities and must pass the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test, which is taken in Grade 10.

jewish studiesThe study of Torah is the loftiest goal that Judaism espouses. Significant goals of the Yeshiva and the Ulpana are to teach our students the skills necessary to become proficient at learning Torah on their own and instill in and imbue our students with a true love of Torah. To this end, we offer a variety of obligatory Limudei Kodesh courses designed to broaden and deepen one’s commitment to Torah learning and observance of mitzvot. Students are required to take all 5 Judaic courses every year for their 4 years of high school.

The following course offerings are included:• Talmud• Torah Sheb’al Peh (Oral Law)• Torah (Pentateuch)• Navi (Prophets)

• Halacha (Jewish Law)• Emuna (Jewish Philosophy and Thought)• Historia (Jewish History)• Ivrit (Hebrew Language and Literature)




mishmarMost Thursdays from 5:30-7:00 PM, Yeshivat Or Chaim students participate in a school wide mishmar program. Mishmar is an opportunity for students to spend extra time learning about a wide array of topics including upcoming Jewish holidays, current events and ethics. Students who are unable to attend mishmar must sign out by 5:30 with parental permission. Other than exceptional circumstances approved by an administrator, students may not leave until the Mishmar program is finished.

general studies credit systemCompulsory Credits (total of 18)4 credits in English (1 credit per grade)3 credits in Mathematics (at least 1 credit in Grade 11 or 12)2 credits in Science1 credit in the Arts (Drama, Music, or Visual Arts)1 credit in Canadian Geography1 credit in Canadian History1 credit in French as a Second Language1 credit in Health and Physical Education½ credit in Career Studies½ credit in Civics

PLUS: Three (3) additional credits, consisting of one (1) credit from each of the following groups:

Group 1: English (including the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Course), French as a second language, classical languages, international languages, Native languages, Canadian and world studies, Native studies, social sciences and humanities, guidance and career education, cooperative education

Group 2: French as a second language, the arts, business studies, health and physical education, or cooperative education

Group 3: French as a second language, science (Grade 11 or 12), computer studies, technological education, or cooperative education

Note: If a student wishes to take a course in summer school he/she must receive approval from the administration.

Achievement Levels:level 4: A+ 90 - 100 A 80 – 89 level 3: B 70 - 79 level 2: C 60 - 69 level 1: D 50 – 59 no credit: F Less than 50

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report cardsReport cards are a means of telling students how they are progressing in each subject. The mark or grade for each subject is a compilation of different evaluation methods utilized by one’s teachers. Each teacher distributes a precise description of his/her marking scheme at the beginning of each course. Report cards are emailed to parents twice yearly: in January and June. Interim academic reports are mailed home midway during each marking period.

Students must complete a Drop/Add form and receive written permission from an administrator before dropping any General Studies course. Students may drop a course within five instructional days following the issue of the first report card. Students may enter a new course until the tenth meeting of that course. Withdrawals from Grade 9 and 10 courses are not recorded on the OST. Only successfully completed courses are recorded on the OST.

If a student (including a student with a completed Individual Education Plan) withdraws from a Grade 11 course within

five instructional days following the issue of the first provincial report card in a semestered or a non-semestered school, the withdrawal is not recorded on the OST.

If a student withdraws from a course after five instructional days following the issue of the first provincial report card in a semestered or a non-semestered school, the withdrawal is recorded on the Ontario Student Transcript by entering “W” in the “credit” column. The student’s mark at the time of the withdrawal is recorded in the “Mark” column.

full disclosure policy: ontario student transcriptSince the 1999-2000 school year, schools have been required to provide a complete record of a student’s performance in Grades 11 and 12 courses. Under this requirement, both successful and unsuccessful attempts at completing Grades 11 and 12 courses will be recorded on the OST. The OST will include:• All Grade 9 and 10 courses successfully completed by the student, with percentage grades obtained and credits earned• All Grade 11 and 12 courses successfully completed or attempted by the student, with percentage grades earned and credits earned• An indication that a course has been substituted for one that is a compulsory diploma requirement• Confirmation that the student has completed the forty hours of community involvement• Confirmation that the student has completed the provincial secondary school literacy test




quizzes, tests, mid-terms and examsStudents will be continuously assessed so that the teacher, parent, and student are aware of the student’s progress. 70% of the course work will consist of quizzes, mid-terms, tests, and other assessment instruments. 30% of the course work will consist of a final examination or culminating project. Exams, tests, and quizzes are a critical part of the learning process for they compel the student to review and consolidate the material that has been taught. Assessments are an integral part of the evaluation process in education. All teachers will utilize tests and/or quizzes. All tests, major projects and major submissions for ISPs or FSTs are to be entered in the online calendar (to be found on the school’s website) by the teacher. Every effort will be made to limit tests to one per day. No students should have more than two tests per day.

Definitions of quizzes and tests: • Quizzes cover a small amount of work and usually take less than a half-hour to administer. Quizzes that count toward a student’s mark will be announced with at least one class’s notice.• Tests cover complete topics or units, usually take from 30 to 60 minutes to complete, and have a significant impact on one’s grade. • Mid-term tests may occur in semestered courses and cover approximately half of the course content. No test, major project, or assignment is permitted on a day on which a mid-term test will be administered.• Every effort will be made to limit major assessments (tests, reports, projects, ISPs, or papers) to no more than six major assessments per week.• Exams are administered at the end of a semester and are cumulative in nature. They count for 30% of a final grade in a course. Teachers will inform students at the beginning of the school year how their grades will be determined. There are two sets of examinations for both Limudei Kodesh and General Studies in January and June. There will be no tests or announced quizzes a week before a set of exams unless authorized by an administrator. Only illness as verified by a doctor’s note or an extreme emergency will be accepted as an excused absence during exams. An administrator will determine if the emergency in question is considered excused or unexcused.

Test Absences:• Students are expected to ensure their personal schedules (e.g. out of school appointments) do not conflict with scheduled tests and other announced in-class assessments. We encourage checking our online test calendar before scheduling an appointment.• Students who miss a test and will be writing a make-up test, are to do so in the detention room at lunch.• A test may be split into two lunch periods if necessary.• Once two tests or other announced assessments are missed by a student in the same course, the student will be required to present a doctor’s note explaining any subsequent absences from tests or other announced assessments.

Notes on scheduled evaluations:• Attendance at Tefilla on the day of exams is required. A time penalty will be assigned to the exam as a result of being late to or absent from Tefilla. • The dress code policy applies on all tutorial, test and examination days.

independent study project or assessment (isp/a) and final summative task (fst)The experience of doing an extended piece of academic research in a paper of some length, commonly called an Independent Study Project/Assessment (ISP/A), is a worthwhile endeavour for its own sake and invaluable preparation for study at institutions of higher learning. Reading skills, conceptual skills, and writing skills are focused upon a subject of




importance and of interest to the student who has the exciting but challenging opportunity to arrive at a conclusion based upon his or her own efforts. This exercise, however, leads to enhanced skills, knowledge, and intellectual maturation only if conducted in an honest and ethical manner. Some ISPs are so important for the student’s academic development that failure to complete the assignment may result in not receiving credit for the course.All credit courses we offer that do not meet the Ministry’s 110 hours requirements must include an ISA/ISP. Some courses will use an ISP/A toward the summative 30% of the course’s evaluation. Those courses must have a due date within the final weeks of classes. It is possible for an ISP/A to be combined with an FST and serve both purposes, as long as the assessment is cumulative in nature and due during the final weeks of school.An FST may replace an exam and must be due toward the end of the school year.

academic honestyAcademic integrity and honesty is expected from every student in the Bnei Akiva Schools. We take all instances of suspected dishonesty, plagiarism or any form of “cheating” very seriously. Depending on the particular circumstances, actions will be taken by the administration.

A student who submits work that is, in whole or in part, plagiarized, will be subject to academic penalties. Repeated infractions may result in the loss of a credit and further disciplinary action. Students are encouraged to submit their written work through Turnitin.com, which will flag any examples of possible plagiarism.

reading daysReading days may be assigned during the year to give students a large block of uninterrupted time to work on long-term projects.

honour rollIn order to be named to the Honour Roll of Bnei Akiva Schools, a student’s unweighted average, including each Judaic and secular studies course, must be 85% or higher. Students are named to the Honour Roll each semester.

textbooksAll students are responsible for purchasing and maintaining books and sefarim. A book and sefarim list are provided for each class level.

scholarships and awardsDuring graduation, the school honours outstanding students for academic excellence in the different disciplines as well as for character and exemplary service. Awards take into consideration all years of the student’s high school experience.




criteria for valedictorianThe valedictorian represents not only his or her classmates but also the school. Since one of the goals of the Bnei Akiva Schools is to produce a well-rounded, integrated personality, the following criteria will be used in determining the valedictorian: • One valedictorian from each school will be chosen.• The person must be an outstanding student in both Hebrew and General Studies.• The person must reflect the philosophy and ideals of the school and participate in school activities.• The valedictorian will be selected by members of the administration in consultation with the staff and students.• The valedictorian must have spent at least three years of his/her high school career in Bnei Akiva Schools.

The administration and faculty of the schools are involved in and concerned with each student’s total development. We work closely with our students in order to achieve their goals.

Our hopes and aspirations are to develop and nurture personal relationships with our students, to support and encourage them, to make them feel good about themselves and about the experience of Torah study and their unique roles. We strive to be role models for our students so they can internalize the eternal Torah values of Judaism. Our doors are always open for advice and discussion. Students should feel free to talk to the Administrators, Judaic Studies and General Studies faculty. We encourage such dialogue for it is mutually beneficial to both students and faculty alike.

The Bnei Akiva Schools have a relationship with the Jewish Vocational Service and the Jewish Family and Child Service and are in contact with professional consultants in the areas of emotional and educational growth.

Aside from the regular parent teacher conferences, parents should, of course, feel free to confer and arrange conferences whenever the need arises.

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visitorsStudents who would like to bring a visitor must get permission from the office at least one day prior to the visit. Visitors are expected to dress in conformance with the school dress code and to observe school rules.

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Although each student has a heavy academic schedule, the school provides and encourages students to participate in a wide range of activities. The different activities are offered during the lunch hour, after school hours, and on weekends. For the student who wants to participate in recreational athletics, there are intramural sports and competitive teams at the Yeshiva and at Ulpana. There are also a host of chesed opportunities available to our student body.

Our Student Councils are often responsible for arranging activities, planning school trips, assemblies, and other events. In order for students to par ticipate on a school team, Student Council, yearbook, or similar activity, they must maintain a passing grade in every subject, must maintain a record of good behaviour and punctual attendance, and conduct themselves as appropriate role models of the ideals for which Bnei Akiva Schools stand. Other specific criteria may be established for individual activities. Participation in Extra Curricular Activities requires maintaining a passing grade in every subject.

athletics Our athletic teams are a wonderful opportunity forour students to take on leadership roles outside of theclassroom. In cases where students miss class to participatein athletics, they are expected to catch themselves up. The administration may decide to suspend a player from an athletic team for academic or behavioural concerns.

at yoc: The school has two basketball teams: Junior Varsity for grade 9 and 10 students and Varsity for grade 11 and 12 students. Tryouts for the basketball teams are held at the beginning of the school year and the season typicallylasts from September to March.The Cross Country Running team is open to all students. Tryouts and practices start at the beginning of the year and the season typically lasts until the winter.The Soccer team is open to all students who qualify. Whilethe soccer season is typically in the spring and summer,tryouts and practices usually begin in January. All of our teams compete in the TDCAA.Our Student Council also runs a year-long IntramuralBasketball Program during lunch hour which is open to allstudents to participate.

at uo: The Cross Country team is open to all interested students. Practices are held in the fall and spring. The team competes in the Hanukkah Hustle in Hamilton, a fundraiser for a seniors fitness centre in the Hamilton community, as well as the Sporting Life 10K in May, raising money for children with cancer to attend summer camps.The basketball team is open to all qualifying Ulpana students. The Ulpana Knights basketball team recently joined the SSAF (Small Schools Athletic Federation) where they play games against other private schools with similar enrollment sizes. The season typically lasts from October-December. Every February, the team travels to Miami to play in the


Captain Galbut Memorial basketball tournament against other Jewish high schools from across North America.Ulpana was excited to welcome back the volleyball team last year, after a several-year absence. The team played a few exhibition games against Tanenbaum CHAT and other SSAF teams last year and hope to carry their momentum into a strong season this year. Tryouts are held in the fall and games are played during the winter months.

student council and yearbookStudent leaders at Bnei Akiva Schools hold positions of responsibility and authority. In addition to organizing and conducting student activities, our student leaders are called upon to speak on behalf of their classmates and their school to the faculty, administration, lay leadership, as well the Jewish and the general community.

The following eligibility requirements have been prepared so that a student who intends to become a candidate for a position of leadership will be able to handle the additional work and be an appropriate, effective spokesman and leader.

general requirements:academic record: The student must have a minimum cumulative average of 70 in both Judaic and General Studies with no grade of F (below 50) in any course for any marking period.

statement of goals: The student must present a written statement defining his/her goals should he/she be elected.résumé: The student shall present a résumé which includes relevant experiences for the position sought.letters of recommendation: The student will present 2 letters of recommendation written by one member of the Judaic Studies faculty and by one member of the General Studies faculty which attest to the student’s academic and personal fitness.administrative / faculty review: The student’s record will be reviewed by a committee of administration and faculty members to determine his/her qualifications. Attendance, behaviour, inside and outside the classroom, and commitment to Tefilla and Torah values will be taken into consideration.yearbook: The editors(s) of the yearbook must have demonstrated superior performance in language arts.process: Administration and current Student Council announce filing deadlines and election dates.Potential candidates submit:• Statement of Goals• Letters of Recommendation• Résumé

Administrative/Faculty Committee reviews materials and announces slate of candidates. Candidates conduct

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appropriate campaigns which include a speech to student body. Elections are held - Secret ballot elections are conducted by Student Council and administration. Ballots are counted by a representative of the Administrative/ Faculty Committee. Results are announced and new officials take office.

chidon hatanachChidon HaTanach is offered on separate days to our boys and girls during a lunch period set at the beginning of every school year. We encourage participation in the Chidon HaTanach during the day and additional learning programs run by the YU Beit Midrash. They are wonderful ways to be kovea itim laTorah. Students compete in a regional Chidon HaTanach; students who qualify then compete in the national competition. The top three students (Canada-wide) then go on to compete in an international competition in Israel.

matmidimAfter a successful inaugural year, the Matmidim program will be expanding. Grade 10s at YOC will continue in the program and it will be offered to grade 9s at YOC as well.Our Matmidim program meets several times a week for additional learning, including after school and during lunches. Learning focuses both on guided chavruta learning and chabura sessions. There is a focus on further training our students to learn Gemara independently, as well as eintroduces them to a larger amount of Gemara than they would normally see during regular shiur. Students participating will have a lighter workload in Gemara.

model unEach year, our students participate in two different Model UN programs. Under the guidance of faculty members, students research the politics of the country they have been selected to represent, in order to play the roles of real United Nations delegates at the conference. Participating in the Model UN programs adds to participants knowledge of world affairs and their public speaking skills.Qualifying Grade 11 and 12 students participate in Yeshiva University’s Model UN Conference with hundreds of other yeshiva high school students across North America. All students are invited to participate in the Jewish Canadian Youth Model UN held in Montreal.Try-outs are held in September and October after school. Students who participate in Model UN are expected to participate in approximately one meeting per week in the months prior to their conference.

clubs & committeesAt both Yeshivat Or Chaim and Ulpanat Orot, students have the opportunity to participate in clubs and / or committees. Clubs vary year-to-year based on interest and student leadership. Recent clubs have included student newspaper, chess club, investment club, book club and debate club, among other initiatives. Committees include lunch committee, chessed committee, mishmar committee, among many others. Students are encouraged to speak to members of Student Council or student activity coordinators if they are interested in initiating a new club or committee at the Bnei Akiva Schools. Clubs must have a staff liason supervising the activities in order to be an official school club.


overnight tripsOver the course of a school year, there are occasions where overnight trips are held, including school Shabbatonim, the grade 12 graduation trip and basketball tournaments. School trips can offer students different, engaging, and exciting experiences in informal settings.

During any trip, students are expected to behave in a manner that represents themselves and their families, the school and our community appropriately. This includes, but is not limited to, following the directions of the chaperones and staff; attending all Tefillot promptly; for boys, bringing and donning tefilin; attending all sessions, meals, and activities promptly; co-operating positively with others; and dressing and speaking appropriately. Failure to comply with the above guidelines, both in the particular and in their spirit, will provoke consequences to be determined by the school’s representatives present at the trip and/or the administration at a later time.

Consumption, use, or possession of alcohol or illegal drugs or other controlled substances, entrance to bars (even if one is of legal age); engagement in dangerous, risky and / or promiscuous behavior will result in the immediate dismissal of the student from the overnight trip at the family’s expense (or immediately following Shabbat). The student will also be subject to further serious disciplinary measures by the school.

Students are expected to clean up after themselves and to respect the facilities being used on these trips. There may be situations where students are allowed to dress according to the weather or activity they are participating in. In other situations, students are expected to dress according to the school’s dress code.

Graduation Trips are to be planned by the student activity coordinators, in consultation with the Student Council (and, for larger decisions, the grade), as well as under the guidance of the administration. On the graduation trip, students are expected to daven 3 times a day, participate in some Torah learning, as well as an educational component. The overall purpose of the graudation trip remains to allow our Grade 12 students to experience a fun and memorable trip as a grade before graduating.

emergency instructions: fire drillulpanat orot:All students should evacuate the building following the guidelines in the Emergency Management Plan. This might mean the gym doors that exit onto Bathurst Street. Once the students and teachers have left the building, everyone is to congregate, by class - on the South Side of Canyon Avenue, furthest away from Bathurst Street.

or chaim:All students should evacuate the building following the guidelines in the Emergency Management Plan. This might mean the gym doors that lead onto Almore Avenue. Once the students and the teachers have left the building, everyone should congregate on the grassy area south of the building, in the parking lot of Or Chaim. If it is safe to walk around the school - students and teachers who exited from the front should do this and join the remainder of the school at the southern side of the parking lot.

emergency numbers: 911

hatzolah: 416-256-1000


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Any Issues, Thoughts or Concerns

Rabbi Seth Grauer 50 [email protected]

Admissions Mrs. Jenn Diamond 35 [email protected] Notifications: UO Mrs. Yael Nir 31 [email protected] Notifications: YOC Mrs. Sandy Cohen 31 [email protected], Ministry Matters Mr. Mordechai Sabeti 33 [email protected] Placements, G.S.: UO Mrs. Shari Weinberg 38 [email protected] Placements, G.S.: YOC Mrs. Nicky Kagan 43 [email protected] Placements, J.S.: UO Mrs. Sara Munk 33 [email protected] Placements, J.S.: YOC Rabbi Yair Spitz 20 [email protected] Receipts Mrs. Geoula Osipov 34 [email protected] Mr. Josh Katchen 67 [email protected] Special Needs Dr. Marilyn Izatt 30 [email protected] Technology Mr. Mordechai Sabeti 33 [email protected]: UO Mrs. Shari Weinberg 38 [email protected]: YOC Mrs. Nicky Kagan 43 [email protected] Mrs. Temima Cohen 36 [email protected] & Safety: UO Mrs. Shari Weinberg 38 [email protected] & Safety: YOC Mrs. Nicky Kagan 43 [email protected] Advisement: UO Mrs. Sara Munk 33 [email protected] Advisement: YOC Rabbi Yair Spitz 20 [email protected]. Books for Students: UO Mrs. Sara Munk 33 [email protected]. Books for Students: YOC Rabbi Yair Spitz 20 [email protected]. Curriculum, grades: UO Mrs. Sara Munk 33 [email protected]. Curriculum, grades: YOC Rabbi Yair Spitz 20 [email protected] Discipline Matters: UO Mrs. Shari Weinberg 38 [email protected] Discipline Matters: YOC Mrs. Nicky Kagan 43 [email protected] Events: UO Mrs. Yael Gelernter 34 [email protected] Events: YOC Rabbi Yair Spitz 20 [email protected] Guidance: UO Mrs. Sara Munk 33 [email protected]

Religious Guidance: YOC Rabbi Yair Spitz 20 [email protected]

Student Activities: UO Mrs. Estie Zeifman 32 [email protected] Activities: YOC Mr. Gerald Lazar 37 [email protected]: copies: UO Mrs. Yael Nir 31 [email protected]: copies: YOC Mrs. Basia Charney 39 [email protected]: questions, concerns Mr. Mordechai Sabeti 33 [email protected], Scholarship Ms. Esther Mendlowitz 41 [email protected] counselling: UO Mrs. Shari Weinberg 38 [email protected] counselling: YOC Mrs. Nicky Kagan 43 [email protected]

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