Yeshiva Combines High Torah Standards With Personal Attention for Students
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
The Makasheh Daled Yeshiva in Hasmonean integrates high Torah standards with a full secular curriculum and personalized student support. The yeshiva demands high standards while providing students with necessary tools and individual attention. Its first graduating class has shown significant academic and spiritual progress, successfully completing matriculation exams. The educational approach emphasizes parental involvement and student responsibility, fostering a strong community atmosphere.
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- Makasheh Daled Yeshiva combines rigorous Torah study with full secular education and personal student support.
- The yeshiva demands high standards from students while providing them with the necessary tools to succeed.
- The first graduating class has demonstrated notable academic and spiritual growth, passing full matriculation exams.
- Students describe a family-like atmosphere combined with high expectations and significant staff investment.
- Parental involvement is considered crucial to the educational process and student development.
- The yeshiva will host a special educational Shabbat in Jerusalem on October 30-31.
The Makasheh Daled Yeshiva in Hasmonean emphasizes a unique educational approach that blends rigorous Torah studies with a full secular curriculum and individualized student support. "Makasheh Daled Yeshiva was built to foster students to ascend higher and higher," stated Rosh Hayeshiva Rabbi Yossi Briner. "On one hand, we demand high standards from them, in Torah, academics, and discipline. On the other hand, we provide them with the tools to cope with these demands."
Rabbi Elad Altman, a 12th-grade rebbe and co-founder, explained that the willingness to invest effort is key to joining the yeshiva, which is designed for those ready to work hard. "The entire system works to advance and foster all students. We do not give up on any student, nor do we give up on them," he said. This approach extends to accommodating individual differences, allowing each student to develop according to their abilities and needs, providing each with a unique personal path.
The yeshiva's first graduating class, who began in 9th grade and are now in their final year, have shown significant progress. Rabbi Altman noted spiritual growth in Gemara studies, as well as psychological development, deeper learning in faith, and improved social connections. Academically, despite coming from Torah backgrounds which can sometimes present gaps in secular studies, these students successfully completed a full matriculation exam without accommodations.
Students themselves describe a four-year journey of continuous growth, characterized by a "family and home atmosphere, but with very high demands." They highlight the staff's dedication to their advancement and the emphasis on effort. The social atmosphere is also noted, with students emphasizing mutual care and support.
Parental involvement is a cornerstone of the yeshiva's philosophy. "We strongly believe in integrating parents and working together," said Rabbi Altman. "We see immense blessing in parental involvement. It's not a 'set it and forget it' approach." The yeshiva encourages students to maintain close ties with their families throughout their studies.
Furthermore, students actively participate in the physical construction of the yeshiva, fostering a sense of responsibility and partnership. The yeshiva is also hosting a special Shabbat event, "To Illuminate and Educate - Education in the Generation of Redemption," on October 30-31 in Jerusalem, featuring lectures by Rabbi Briner and Rabbi Prof. Neria Guttel.