Yeshiva Ohr Yisrael
| Yeshiva Ohr Yisrael of Atlanta | |
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1458 Holly Ln NE Atlanta, Georgia 30329-4008 United States | |
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| Type | Jewish Private |
| Founded | 2002 |
| Status | Open |
| CEEB code | 110265 |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Age range | 14-18 |
| Number of students | 45[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 3.47[1] |
| Language | English and Hebrew |
| Campus type | Suburban |
| Website | www |
Yeshiva Ohr Yisrael Of Atlanta is a private, Orthodox Jewish high school located in Atlanta, Georgia.[2] The school is both a traditional Yeshiva and a fully accredited college preparatory high school for boys in grades 9-12.
Yeshiva Ohr Yisrael offers a classical yeshiva education together with the possibility of college preparatory general studies program. The Yeshiva consists of students from Atlanta and used to provide a dorm to a select number of students from outside of Atlanta, but no longer does. Yeshiva Ohr Yisrael is accredited by the Georgia Accrediting Commission.[3]
Click below to view a video about the school.
- Yeshiva Ohr Yisrael on YouTube [1]
History
The school was established in 2002 with 9 students.
Leadership
The school is headed by Rabbi Mayer Neuberger, the Rosh Yeshiva, and Rabbi Shimon Wiggins, the Principal. The head of school is Rabbi Yechezkel Freundlich.
Ideology and curriculum
The mission of Yeshiva Ohr Yisrael of Atlanta is to inspire and assist each student in his quest to:
• Nurture a personal relationship with Hashem
• Develop and refine his character
• Immerse himself in serious Torah scholarship
• Attain the knowledge and skills necessary to be an articulate and well read citizen, prepared for higher education and the professional careers that follow.
The school offers a dual curriculum; a classical yeshiva education together with a fully accredited college preparatory general studies program.
Location
The school is located in the Toco Hills neighborhood of Dekalb County, Georgia. Gatchelll
Student body
Student population is both local (Atlanta, GA) and from other cities and countries.[citation needed]
References
- ^ a b "30329 Zip Code Private Schools - Yeshiva Ohr Yisrael Of Atlanta". Retrieved 3 November 2011.
- ^ http://www.greatschools.net/cgi-bin/ga/private/3977
- ^ "About Us". Yeshiva Ohr Yisrael information page. Yeshiva Ohr Yisrael. Retrieved 13 September 2012.