Bnei Akiva Schools
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| ישיבת אור חיים Yeshivat Or Chaim & אולפנת אורות Ulpanat Orot High School | |
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| Or Chaim - 159 Almore Ave., M3H 2H9 Ulpanat Orot - 45 Canyon Ave., M3H 3S4 Downsview, Ontario, Canada |
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| Religious affiliation | Religious Zionism, Orthodox Judaism |
| School type | Jewish Private |
| Grades | 9 - 12 |
| Language | English, Hebrew |
| Team name | YOC Knights |
| Enrollment | 150 Yeshivat Or Chaim/ 150 Ulpanat Orot |
| Homepage | http://www.orchaim-ulpana.com |
Yeshivat Or Chaim boys school ישיבת אור חיים and Ulpanat Orot girls school אולפנת אורות are two Canadian high schools sharing the same philosophy. They are both Jewish day schools, based on the principles of Religious Zionism. Yeshivat Or Chaim is the only בני עקיבא Bnei Akiva yeshiva located outside of Israel. It is located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It provides an integrated 9th through 12th grade program. It facilitates a balance of both Judaic and secular studies and is affiliated with the Toronto Board of Jewish Education and the UJA of the Greater Toronto Area.
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[edit] The Philosophy
The philosophy of Yeshivat Or Chaim & Ulpanat Orot is rooted in the traditions of authentic Religious Zionism. The schools seek to instill in their students a deep and abiding love for Medinat Yisrael 
מְדִינַת יִשְׂרָאֵל (help·info). Whether planning aliyah or making their lives in North America, students regard Medinat Yisrael as the centre of their spiritual life. Students are encouraged to spend the year after graduation in Israel at an approved yeshiva or michlalot.
Yeshivat Or Chaim & Ulpanat Orot capture the totality of the Jewish experience by reflecting its three dimensions: between man and God, between man and man, and between man and his people. Yeshivat Or Chaim & Ulpanat Orot are committed to the personal education of every student and are proud that their student bodies include graduates of many local elementary schools.
Though secular classes are held in English, Judaic studies classes are taught entirely in Hebrew. Aside from the Hebrew language requirement, students also have the option of continuing their study of French beyond the ninth grade level (which is mandated by the Toronto School Board).
A small student population at each school ensures a low student:teacher ratio.
[edit] Feeder patterns
Elementary schools that feed into Yeshivat Or Chaim/Ulpanat Orot include Netivot HaTorah Day School, Associated Hebrew Schools, Eitz Chaim Day Schools, and Or HaEmet.
[edit] Staff
Rosh HaYeshiva - HaRav Shlomo Gemara
Principal General Studies - Mr. Frank Samuels
Director of Operations - Mr. Jay Shiel
Menahel (Ulpanat Orot) - Rabbi Yoni Berlin
Mashgiach (Yeshivat Or Chaim) - Rabbi Nissan Applebaum
Development Director - Mr. Jerry Solomon
[edit] External links
- Yeshivat Or Chaim & Ulpanat Orot Website
- Toronto Board Of Jewish Education
- UJA of Greater Toronto Area
- Bnei Akiva USA & Canada
