Community Magazine July 2016

Salute To the High School Graduates of 2016 Eli Chalouh Torah Studies Co-Valedictorian Throughout his four years at Or Hatorah, Eli has been an outstanding student in all areas of Torah and secular studies. His hatmadah (diligent learning) lifted him to great heights of Torah knowledge and earned him the honor of Torah Studies Co-Valedictorian. The Yeshiva wishes Eli much success in his Torah studies in Mikdash Melech Jerusalem next year. Eli says, “Or Hatorah is family. I can really attest to how great Or Hatorah is, as I am the FOURTH boy in my family to attend Yeshivat Or Hatorah High School. I will truly miss the Yeshiva.” Yosef Ajami Valedictorian in Secular Studies Yosef has been anoutstanding student of Torah and secular studies. His effort paid off and earned him the honor of Valedictorian in Secular Studies. The yeshiva wishes Yosef much success in his studies next year, wherever they may be. Yosef says, “I can truly say that my years at Yeshivat Or Hatorah have been the best of my life. Not only did I meet new people and acquire friends for life, but I also grew in my Torah studies. Or Hatorah has taught me so much and has had such a positive influence on me. For that, I am very grateful. Thank you Rabbi Marcus for everything!” Chaim Halabani Torah Studies Co-Valedictorian Throughout high school, Chaim has exhibited remarkable diligence in all subjects. His hard work and dedication in and out of school has led him to earn the honor of Torah Studies Co-Valedictorian. The Yeshiva wishes him much success as he continues his Torah studies in Mikdash Melech Jerusalem. Chaim says, “My experience at Yeshivat Or Hatorah was amazing. I built friendships that will last forever. The education at Or Hatorah was superb, with great rabbis and great teachers. Not only did we learn a lot, but we had amazing Shabbatons and trips. Thank you, Rabbi Marcus!” N ow that the school year has come to a close, Community Magazine extends the sincerest of congratulations to our yeshivot’s top students. All of the young men and women featured here have displayed not just academic excellence, but sterling character traits – intelligence and middot befitting a true Ben or Bat Yisrael . We salute their accomplishments below! Yeshivat Or Hatorah 42 COMMUNITY MAGAZINE