Yeshiva Ohr Yisrael

Yeshiva Ohr Yisrael of Atlanta
Location
1458 Holly Ln NE
Atlanta, Georgia 30329-4008
United States
Information
Type Jewish Private
Religious affiliation(s) Orthodox Judaism
Founded 2002
Status Open
CEEB code 110265
Principal Rabbi Shimon Wiggins
Head teacher Rabbi Mayer Neuberger
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.ohryisrael.org

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]

History

The school was established in 2002 with 9 students.

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.

Student body

Student population is both local (Atlanta, GA) and from other cities and countries.

References

  1. 1 2 "30329 Zip Code Private Schools - Yeshiva Ohr Yisrael Of Atlanta". Retrieved 3 November 2011.
  2. ↑ http://www.greatschools.net/cgi-bin/ga/private/3977
  3. ↑ "About Us". Yeshiva Ohr Yisrael information page. Yeshiva Ohr Yisrael. Retrieved 13 September 2012.

Coordinates: 33°49′25″N 84°19′32″W / 33.82371°N 84.32561°W / 33.82371; -84.32561

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