Is It Time To Talk About The “Yeshiva Application Process”?

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Opinion

4 months ago

Is It Time To Talk About The “Yeshiva Application Process”?

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Op-ed by Rabbi Gershon Avtzon: We are quickly approaching the special day of Yud-Shevat and Chassidim are all preparing themselves for Kabbalas Hanesuis. In addition, it is a time when most parents of Talmidim in the 8th grade are beginning to register their sons in Mesivta for the upcoming year • Full Article

New York

11 months ago

NYC Mayor Adams Defends Against Attacks on Yeshivas

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“We need to ask, ‘What are we doing wrong in our schools and learn what you are doing in the yeshivas to improve education.” NYC Mayor Eric Adams said in a powerful rebuke of the attacks on Yeshivas at the annual Teach NYS dinner held May 10 in Woodmere • Full Story, Video

New York

12 months ago

NY State Budget Includes Many Priorities for Yeshivas and Families

Photo: Aidin Bharti/Office of Governor Kathy Hochul

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It took a full extra month and five extensions, but Governor Kathy Hochul and legislative leaders have finally come to an agreement on a 2023-24 budget. The $229 billion document includes many items that were the focus of Agudath Israel’s advocacy efforts and are beneficial to yeshivas and their families. These provisions include security funding, free meals for school children, an expansion of a child tax credit, and the saving of a program that currently provides close to $92 million to Jewish schools • Full Story

Crown Heights

1 year ago

Businessmen Partner with Yungeleit, A New Program For Crown Heights

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After leaving Yeshiva, many people crave the stimulation, camaraderie and accountability of a great chavrusa. A new service called YungeLights brings that experience to Crown Heights Anash • Full Story

News

2 years ago

Yeshiva CHBD: A Full Time Yeshiva With Part Time Learning

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Chinuch is a lot like cutting diamonds; Every child is a jem, but must be polished in the way that will make them shine best. In the world of Yeshivos, there has been in recent years, A blessed growth with more Yeshivos opening to cater for bochurim with varying needs and styles, but there was still one type of yeshiva missing • Full Article, Photos

News

2 years ago

Postville “Shabbos Father And Sons”

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This past Shabbos, 40 fathers from across North America came to Postville Yeshiva for their first “Shabbos father and sons” The fathers were greeted with a custom-designed welcome bag with information regarding the Shabbos schedule and program • Full Story, Photos