Participants in our women’s vocational program prepared personal chocolate packages for the mothers who travelled on the trip to the Ukraine. The girls were very excited, and the mothers were particularly moved.

On Erev Shavuot, students in Seeach Sod’s vocational programs came together to learn Torah with their parents and family members. Following Seeach Sod tradition, Rav Yaakov Hillel and the Bostoner Rebbe participated in the program. After the learning, the participants enjoyed dancing in honor of the Torah. Musical accompaniment was provided by singer Avrumi Moskowitz and musician Yanky Engel.

Twelfth grade girls in our Ashira school went on a trip to the chocolate factory in Natzeret Illit. The girls enjoyed their trip to the far-off north, including the fun activities on the bus ride. They returned tired but happy.

Residents in the Ohr St. apartment participated in the HaModia Fair, including a play, and enjoyed many enriching experiences.

In honor of Shavuot, students at Otzar Yerushalayim participated in a “hachnasat sefer Torah” procession, including styrofoam “torches,” a chupa, and lively dancing in honor of the Torah.

Under the guidance of art teacher Dassi Adler, students in Maoz Yerushalayim prepared napkin rings “embracing” fancy folded napkins, which they packaged in lovely boxes and presented to their mothers.

A principals’ conference was recently held in Seeach Sod’s new building, which will house our Otzar Yerushalayim and Otzar HaTorah programs. At the conference, there was an exhibit of newspaper articles portraying milestones in the history of Seeach Sod. Social worker Avraham Bengo and educational advisor Neta Kenig participated in a panel led by CEO Rav Shimon Levi on the topic, “Pay Attention to the Soul,” in which they discussed various educational issues that arise in special education.

Students at Yeshivat Otzar HaTorah volunteered this week at Shaarei Zedek Medical Center, where they helped peel and cut vegetables in the kitchen. Students were left with a feeling of satisfaction after giving of themselves for others.

Seventh grade students at Otzar Yerushalayim studied perek Eilu Metziot this year with their rebbi, Rav Menachem Mendel Doshinsky, and this week they participated in an oral exam and a moving siyum to celebrate their achievement. At the same time, fifth grade students are about to begin studying Mishnayot Sukka with Rav Yitzchak Cohen, who prepared miniature sukka models in order to convey the topic clearly.

Participants in Seeach Sod’s programs in Beit Shemesh travelled to Jerusalem, where they enjoyed an uplifting and event-filled Shabbat together. On Friday, students enjoyed activities run by David Hachkin, and on Shabbat itself they participated in singing, divrei Torah, and the spirit of comradery. A good time was had by all.