9 students from Year 7 enjoyed an exciting and educational day out to Chester Zoo, combining their learning in Geography and Biology. The day was filled with curiosity, teamwork, and wide-eyed wonder — and plenty of walking! Well done to all our students for representing the school so positively and making the most of this brilliant opportunity together. 

The final Leil Shishi of the academic year was nothing short of remarkable. With a full house, an incredible sense of energy, and a packed programme, the evening captured everything we hope to achieve through this initiative: meaningful Torah learning, practical halachic engagement, and genuine ruach.
We were privileged to once again welcome Dayan Yossi Moore, whose previous visit had made a strong impact. This time was no different. With warmth, clarity, and humour, Dayan Moore opened the evening with a brief introductory thought, designed to set the stage and spark curiosity. What followed was an immersive and interactive session exploring 20 practical halachic questions for the summer - relevant, real-world sheilos that our boys might well encounter during the holidays.
Could one make a minyan on an aeroplane? Should Tefillas Haderech be recited when jet-skiing in open water? Does a disposable BBQ require tevilla if it’s only being used once? These weren’t abstract or theoretical discussions - they were live questions, rooted in Halacha, and intended to sharpen the boys’ thinking and deepen their awareness of Torah in every aspect of life.
Each table received a set of printed cards with the questions, and were guided by a member of the school’s Rabbanim. With boys acting as Dayanim, discussions flowed, sources were debated, and opinions shared. The room buzzed with enthusiasm, as the boys took the opportunity to apply their learning to practical scenarios, in a collaborative and respectful setting.
After time for discussion, the groups reassembled and Dayan Moore addressed many of the sheilos, offering guidance, halachic insight, and, at times, psak, all while encouraging continued questioning and exploration.
What truly elevated the evening, though, was the atmosphere. The sense of achdus, the involvement of every student, the singing that closed the evening - it all reflected the growth and spirit that have come to define Leil Shishi at Yavneh.
It was a fitting conclusion to a year of outstanding Thursday night programmes. A huge yasher koach is due to all the staff and Rabbanim who helped make these events possible week after week - setting up, preparing, guiding and supporting. The impact is immeasurable.
We look forward IY”H to building on this momentum in the year ahead, and to many more evenings of Torah, discussion, and inspiration.

Last night’s Leil Shishi was a powerful blend of inspiration and immersive learning, as Yavneh Boys gathered for an unforgettable evening focused on Eretz Yisrael and the Beis Hamikdash.
Rav Sholom Schwalbe opened the programme by setting the tone with a stirring message. He explained that before we can truly mourn the loss of the Beis Hamikdash, we must first appreciate what it meant to us. The Beis Hamikdash wasn’t merely a building - it was the heart of the Jewish people, the ultimate place of simcha, of closeness to Hashem, of national unity and holiness. Without a sense of what was lost, our mourning cannot be real.
With that perspective in mind, the boys then broke into groups and entered a high-energy, hands-on learning experience, described by many as a Torah-themed “Mission Room.” Through a range of interactive stations, the boys explored different aspects of Eretz Yisrael and the Beis Hamikdash in creative and challenging ways.
Each group carried out these challenges:

• The Israel Timeline Puzzle - A historical challenge where boys pieced together key events in the history of Eretz Yisrael. When completed correctly, the timeline revealed a hidden pasuk from Chumash.
• Codebreaker Challenge – Teams had to crack a series a cipher, linked to Jewish life in Eretz Yisrael.
• Mitzvos Hateluyos Ba’Aretz Match-Up – An engaging game matching mitzvos specific to Eretz Yisrael with their sources and explanations.
• Tanach Map Quest – Using clues and pesukim, boys located various significant cities and places in Tanach, plotting them on a map of Eretz Yisrael.

The atmosphere was electric. Boys collaborated, debated, and celebrated each breakthrough with genuine enthusiasm. The evening was not only about learning - it was about feeling connected to the Land of Israel and to the era of the Beis Hamikdash.
A huge well done to Year 8, who won the overall challenge with outstanding teamwork and sharp thinking!
A very special thank you goes to Rav Elad, whose creative input and tireless preparation helped make the event such a success. We will certainly miss you next year!
As we approach the Three Weeks, the night reminded us that true mourning for the Churban begins with understanding what we’ve lost - and kindles a deeper yearning to see it rebuilt, bimheira veyameinu.

​10YB had a fantastic time at Blackpool Pleasure Beach on Friday, enjoying thrilling rides, great weather, and unforgettable memories with friends. The trip was a perfect end-of-year treat and a well-earned reward for their hard work.