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1 YESHIVA OF GREATER WASHINGTON TIFERES GEDALIAH Boys Division Passion for Learning PREPARATION FOR LIFE

2 OUR MISSION AT THE YESHIVA OF GREATER WASHINGTON TIFERES GEDALIAH IS TO ROOT EACH STUDENT IN TORAH, PLANT A PASSION FOR LEARNING, AND PREPARE THEM FOR LIFE. Passion for Learning PREPARATION FOR LIFE

INDIVIDUALIZED & PERSONAL ATTENTION The Yeshiva of Greater Washington Tiferes Gedaliah prides itself on teaching the whole child as a crucial component of its mission to play an integral part in

Rebbeim and teachers build lifetime ties by connecting with students on a personal level, while small classes enable the staff to cater to the individual needs of our students.

CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES YGW offers a wide array of co-curricu- lar activities to enhance an already outstanding education.

The talmidim go on shabbatons, do chesed throughout our community, enjoy interscholastic and intramural sports, and much, much more.

Additionally, YGW hosts Father and Son Learning programs preceding the Yomim Tovim.

STRONG DUAL CURRICULUM YGW boasts graduates who are accepted to the best yeshivos and universities.

3 INDIVIDUALIZED & PERSONAL ATTENTION The Yeshiva of Greater Washington Tiferes Gedaliah prides itself on teaching the whole child as a crucial component of its mission to play an integral part in building the future of Klal Yisroel. Rebbeim and teachers build lifetime ties by connecting with students on a personal level, while small classes enable the staff to cater to the individual needs of our students. The result is a well-rounded, well-educated graduate who is equipped and ready to make his contribution to the greater whole in both the religious and secular world. CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES YGW offers a wide array of co-curricu- lar activities to enhance an already outstanding education. The students learn leadership skills, team building, communal and personal responsibility, and have fun in the process. The talmidim go on shabbatons, do chesed throughout our community, enjoy interscholastic and intramural sports, and much, much more. YGW has a monthly Rosh Chodesh breakfast featuring awards and prizes for academic achievement and middos. Co-curricular clubs such as a newspaper, robotics club, and Krav Maga are offered every year. Additionally, YGW hosts Father and Son Learning programs preceding the Yomim Tovim. These programs tap into the individual strengths of our students and allow them to excel in other areas outside the classroom. STRONG DUAL CURRICULUM YGW boasts graduates who are accepted to the best yeshivos and universities. A YGW graduate succeeds at mastering a curriculum that stresses excellence in both Judaic and General Studies disciplines. Our shiurim are equal to those in many yeshivos throughout the country, with emphasis on independent learning and thinking and understanding the texts with meforshim. Our students are sought after by yeshivos throughout Eretz Yisroel. Our General Studies program boasts an average SAT score that is more than 200 points higher than the national average. College-level courses are taught and about 90% of Yeshiva students taking AP exams pass them with a score of 3 or above. GROWTH AND CONSISTENCY The Yeshiva of Greater Washington, which started over 50 years ago as a fledging institution with fewer than a dozen students, today boasts a continually growing student body in all three of its divisions. We have talmidim all over the world with a strong allegiance to YGW who serve their communities as Rabbonim, Roshei HaYeshiva, Askonim, doctors, lawyers and in many other capacities. CHESED PROGRAM Our talmidim practice what they learn! Whether building sukkahs, helping handicapped children, leading Shabbos groups, or visiting the elderly, students are willing and encouraged to help. Yeshiva of Greater Washington is a community school that relates to our community with respect and active concern for its needs. We do not only teach, we reach; in this way our students are taught responsibility to each other, their families, and the community at large. The Yeshiva Gedolah makes our school into much more than a high school. Its presence makes a bold statement that a true center of Torah exists here. Two schools under one roof more than augment each other, they form a seamless whole simply put, the Yeshiva Gedolah demonstrates through example, that Torah is a way of life. Alumnus

YGW HISTORY & OUR ROSH HAYESHIVA The Yeshiva High School was founded in 1963 by HaRav Gedaliah Anemer zt l and community leaders so that families in the Greater Washington area would have a local

4 YGW HISTORY & OUR ROSH HAYESHIVA The Yeshiva High School was founded in 1963 by HaRav Gedaliah Anemer zt l and community leaders so that families in the Greater Washington area would have a local address for their children to receive a quality yeshiva education with separate divisions for boys and girls. The founding concept was to create an institution that would provide a high quality Judaic and general studies high school education. Beginning with a class of six students, the lay committee and rabbonim of the community appointed Rabbi Anemer as Rosh HaYeshiva, a position he held for more than forty years until his passing, to guide the institution with Daas Torah and a vision for the greater Washington Jewish community. Within a few years, YHS expanded to a full high school and in 1980 added the junior high school to become the Yeshiva of Greater Washington. In 1994 our Headmaster Rabbi Yitzchok Merkin together with Rabbi Anemer and the Board of Directors created the Yeshiva Gedolah, recruiting Rabbi Ahron Lopiansky to head the program. Housed on the Boys Campus, the Yeshiva Gedolah adds to the quality of the Boys Division by presenting role models, providing additional learning opportunities as well as tutorial assistance for our students. Many of the students have been attracted to the community creating a nucleus of young Torah-strong couples enriching the fabric of the community. This commitment to advanced Torah learning subsequently led to the founding of the Kollel Zichron Amram. In turn, these developments broadened YGW s scope to becoming a vehicle of disseminating Torah and its study throughout the Greater Washington area. YGW is proud to see hundreds of graduates for whom Torah is their life guide to reach both personal and professional success in all professions such as doctors, scientists, lawyers, social workers, electricians, rebbeim, rabbonim and kiruv professionals in communities around the world. On the occasion of our 50th anniversary, YGW was renamed Yeshiva of Greater Washington Tiferes Gedaliah (YGW), in memory of our founder, HaRav Gedaliah Anemer zt l. YGW is accredited by the Maryland State Department of Education, a member of Torah U Mesorah, and a partner agency of The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington. YGW defines itself by the absolute values and principles of the Torah as defined by the Rosh HaYeshiva. The Rosh HaYeshiva transmits these values to the leadership, staff and student body. Every member of the YGW organization espouses these values and principles, and they comprise the foundation upon which the institution operates. RABBI AHRON LOPIANSKY is the Rosh HaYeshiva of the Yeshiva of Greater Washington Tiferes Gedaliah. He studied and received rabbinic ordination from the Mir Yeshiva of Jerusalem and continues the mesorah of his rebbeim Rav Chaim Shmuelevitz ztz l, Rav Nachum Partzovitz ztz l and his late father-in-law HaRav Beinish Finkel, ztz l. In Israel, Rabbi Lopiansky taught at Aish HaTorah from , and then taught at the Mir for five years before assuming the post of Rosh Yeshiva of the Yeshiva Gedolah at YGW in Rabbi Lopiansky is a prolific author, having written more than 20 works on Torah thought, liturgy, and philosophy, and lectures widely both nationally and internationally. He has contributed to Encyclopedia Talmudis and assisted the Memorial Foundation for Jewish Culture. Rabbi Lopiansky is a founding editorial board member of Klal Perspectives, as well as a member of the editorial board of Dialogue. He was active in many broader outreach activities such as the Hishtalmut program of the Israeli Army, which seeks to broaden the perspective of the army s officer corps by exposing them to the entire gamut of Israeli society, and the dissemination of Torah to Soviet Jewry, having been one of the teachers to travel and teach in Soviet Russia. He was then active in helping resettlement organizations that assisted Soviet refuseniks in their physical and spiritual relocation to Israel. PHILOSOPHY & OBJECTIVES YGW s Vision Statements: We emphasize the primacy of Torah while providing a high quality general studies education. We develop each student s strengths through a close student/teacher relationship to provide the skills to succeed personally, professionally, and communally. We serve as a center of Torah learning for the Greater Washington Jewish Community. Expected Results of the YGW Experience: To live a life guided by Torah Committed to fulfilling the code of Jewish law Committed to Torah learning as a life-long pursuit To be a mentsch (a person of good character) Deal with the world with derech eretz respect, honesty and integrity Develop a strong sense of self-worth Show gratitude to HaShem and others To be a well-balanced and well-educated student in both Judaic and general studies Aspire to higher education in both Torah and secular studies at the best yeshivos and universities Communicate clearly, precisely and logically, both orally and in written form Develop strong, independent study, research and critical thinking skills

5 SAMPLE DAILY SCHEDULE YGW boasts a dual curriculum that provides its students with demanding Limudei Kodesh and general studies college preparatory programming to equip them to meet the challenges they will face in all areas of their lives as Torah Jews. At the same time YGW understands its students have individual needs. Whether it is a study hall, tutorials or enrichment for the more gifted, YGW will arrange a schedule that best suits its talmidim. Today, YGW graduates attend the finest yeshivos and universities and are making a positive impact on communities around the globe as rebbeim, rabbonim, professionals and businessmen in many fields. MIDDLE SCHOOL 7:45-8:55 Davening and Breakfast 8:55-10:45 Gemara 10:45-11:00 Recess 11:00-11:40 Chumash 11:40-12:25 Halacha/Navi 12:25-1:05 Lunch 1:05-5:30 General Studies Classes 2:45 Mincha 5:31 Maariv (During winter) THURSDAYS, 5:45-6:30: Night Seder FRIDAYS, 11:30-NOON: Weekly Mussar Shmooze HIGH SCHOOL 7:45-8:55 Davening and Breakfast 8:55-10:30 Gemara 10:30-10:45 Recess 10:45-11:20 Mishna or Gemara 11:20-11:45 Halacha 11:50-12:25 Chumash 12:25-1:05 Lunch 1:05-1:50 Second Seder (Bekiyus or Navi) 1:50-6:20 General Studies Classes 3:30 Mincha [3:45-6:20 Elective for Seniors Bekiyus with Yeshiva Gedolah] 6:20 Maariv (during winter) HS HONORS TALMUD ADDITIONAL SEDARIM M-TH 1:50-2:39 PM: Bekiyus M & TH 8:00-9:30 PM: Night Seder SUN 12:00-1:15 PM: Seder MONDAYS, 6:45-7:30: Night Seder THURSDAYS, 6:45-7:30: Night Seder FRIDAYS, 9:00-9:30 AM: Weekly Mussar Shmooze SUNDAYS, 11:00 AM-NOON: Weekly Navi Shiur

6 CORE JUDAIC CURRICULUM MIDDLE SCHOOL GEMORA Mesechtas Makkos Mesechtas Brochos Mesechtas Bava Kamma Mesechtas Bava Metzia Mesechtas Sukkah Mesechtas Kiddushin CHUMASH Sefer Bamidbar NAVI Shmuel Bais Melachim Aleph HASHKOFA Weekly Discussions HIGH SCHOOL GEMORA Mesechtas Bava Kamma Mesechtas Bava Metzia Mesechtas Bava Basra Mesechtas Kesubos Mesechtas Kiddushin Mesechtas Gittin Mesechtas Pesochim CHUMASH Sefer Bereishis Sefer Shmos Sefer Vayikra Sefer Devorim NAVI Chameish Megillos Sefer Yehoshua Sefer Shoftim Sefer Melachim I MUSSAR TEHILLIM Weekly Lectures Shmuel I *Courses are taught on variant levels to increase skills, havona and bekiyus. HALACHA Hilchos Tefillin Hilchos Brochos Hilchos Tefila Halacha pertaining to Yomim Tovim Halachos of Three Weeks and Nine Days MUSSAR Weekly Lectures BIYUR TEFILA Daily Dvar Torah addressing the meaning of the words of the Shemoneh Esrei and other tefilos. HS GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS GEMORA 4 CREDITS CHUMASH 4 CREDITS HALACHA 4 CREDITS HALACHA Selections in Hilchos Shabbos Hilchos Brochos Hilchos Seuda Hanhogas Odom B boker Hilchos Tefila Halachos Pertaining to Yomim Tovim BEKIYUS Mesechtas Rosh Hashana Mesechtas Megilla Mesechtas Kiddushin MISHNAYOS Selections from Nezikin, Moed, & Nashim PARSHAS HASHAVUA 4 Year Cycle of Chumash & Rashi EXTRA-CURRICULAR Father & Son Learning Programs Hasmodah Contests Lakewood and Monsey Shabbatons Visits to Local Nursing Homes Seudas Bar Mitzvah End of the Year Siyum Friday Night Onegs Rosh Chodesh Breakfasts WORKSHOPS Tefillin and Tzitzis Making Shofar Making MISHNAYOS PARSHA MUSSAR HASHKOFA 2 CREDITS 4 CREDITS 4 CREDITS 1 CREDIT HASHKOFA Pirkei Avos Tzadik V ra Lo Letter of the Law vs. Spirit of the Law Prayer Societal Influences (University Life) Dating & Marriage Building a Jewish Home Jewish Survival Pleasure vs. Comfort/Happiness Asei Lecha Rav U kinei Lecha Chaver EXTRA-CURRICULAR High School/Yeshiva Gedolah Learning Shabbatons Monthly Achievement & Middos Awards Chesed Program Rosh Chodesh Breakfasts Friday Night Onegs Chanuka/Purim Mesiba Mentoring Finishing the Mesechta Program Visiting Local Nursing Homes Ateret Yerushalayim Bais Yisroel Beth Medrash Govoha Chabad College of Jerusalem Gush Etzion Hebrew Theological College Kerem B Yavneh Keser Dovid Kol Yaakov Lev HaTorah Lander College YESHIVOS OUR GRADUATES HAVE ATTENDED Lubavitch Yeshiva, Morristown, NJ Machon Lev Merkaz HaTorah Yeshiva of Roslyn Mevasseret Tzion Mir Yeshiva Ner Israel Ner Yaakov Ohr Dovid Ohr Yerushalayim Shaarei T vunah Shaarei Yerushalayim Sha alvim Talmudical Yeshiva of Philadelphia Tifereth Yerushalayim Toras Moshe Yeshiva of Passaic Yeshivas Bais Yisroel Yeshivas Chofetz Chaim Yeshivat HaKotel

7 GENERAL STUDIES CURRICULUM MIDDLE SCHOOL ENGLISH Introduction to Literature and Language Arts Part I and II MATHEMATICS Pre-Algebra Part I Pre-Algebra Part II Algebra I (Honors) SCIENCE Life Science Physical Science FOREIGN LANGUAGE Modern Hebrew COMPUTERS Computer Applications HIGH SCHOOL ENGLISH Introduction to World and American Literature I (Honors Option) American Literature II (Honors & A.P. Option) Rhetoric & Composition (A.P. Option)* Literature & Composition (A.P. Option)* MATHEMATICS Algebra I Formal Geometry (Honors) Geometry Algebra II/Trigonometry (Honors) Algebra II Pre-Calculus (Honors Option)* A.P. Calculus (AB)* SCIENCE Anatomy & Physiology (Honors Option) Biology (Honors Option) Chemistry (Honors Option) Earth Science Physics (A.P. Option)* Environmental Science (A.P. Option)* *Courses can be taken through WAU for college credit FOREIGN LANGUAGE Modern Hebrew (Honors Option) SOCIAL SCIENCES US History I & II (A.P. Option)* US Government (A.P. Option)* European History (A.P. Option)* Human Geography (A.P. Option)* World History Street Law/Civics Jewish History CO-CURRICULAR Mentoring Program with Yeshiva Gedolah Resource Room Interscholastic Baseball Interscholastic Basketball Intramural Sports Educational Field Trips Robotics Student Newspaper Krav Maga SOCIAL SCIENCES Global Studies I & II STUDY SKILLS Special seminar for 7th Grade HS GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS ENGLISH 4 CREDITS MATH 3 CREDITS CO-CURRICULAR Mentoring Program with Yeshiva Gedolah Resource Room Interscholastic Baseball Interscholastic Basketball Intramural Sports Educational Field Trips Robotics Big Brother SCIENCE HISTORY COLLEGES OUR GRADUATES HAVE ATTENDED 3 CREDITS 3 CREDITS More details on our Graduation Requirements can be found in the Talmid-Parent Handbook. EDUCATIONAL STATISTICS CLASS OF 2017 There were 7 graduates in the Boys Division Class of Scholastic Assessment Test [SAT]: Mean Critical Reading: 678 Mean Math: 660 American College Test [ACT]: No student opted for ACT 2016 AP Scholar with Distinction: 1 Scholar Bernard Revel Graduate School Boston University Brandeis University Columbia School of Engineering Columbia University Georgetown School of Law Goucher College International Academy of Design Johns Hopkins University Lawrence Technical University Massachusetts Institute of Technology Montgomery College New York State University, Binghamton New York University Notre Dame of Maryland Oakland University Queens College Rutgers Touro College Towson State University University of Maryland, Baltimore County University of Maryland, College Park University of MD, University College University of Michigan University of Pennsylvania University of Texas, Dallas Yeshiva University

2010 Linden Lane Silver Spring, Maryland 20910 INTERVIEW Upon receipt and review of the above materials, YGW will contact you to arrange an interview.

8 ADMISSIONS PROCEDURE APPLICATION Complete the application for admission, including arranging for references. Please enclose copies of report cards for the past two years with the application and return with the $100 application fee to: Yeshiva of Greater Washington Tiferes Gedaliah Attn: Admissions Manager 2010 Linden Lane Silver Spring, Maryland INTERVIEW Upon receipt and review of the above materials, YGW will contact you to arrange an interview. TESTING Prospective students will be tested in Limudei Kodesh and General Studies for placement purposes. For the Limudei Kodesh test, students should prepare a piece of Gemara and be prepared to discuss it with one of the Rebbeim at the time of his interview. For the General Studies testing, students will be asked to provide a writing sample and take standardized tests in math, verbal and reading skills on a scheduled test day. OBSERVATION Applicants and parents are welcome to observe classes by prior arrangement. ADMISSION Parents will be notified in writing of the student s admission status, following an evaluation by the administrators of test results, interview, school records, and recommendations. For any additional information please contact Rabbi Scott Hillman, ext or shillman@yeshiva.edu YESHIVA OF GREATER WASHINGTON TIFERES GEDALIAH BOYS DIVISION 1216 ARCOLA AVENUE, SILVER SPRING, MD (FAX) The Yeshiva of Greater Washington Tiferes Gedaliah admits students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. The school does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

Yeshiva of Greater Washington Tiferes Gedaliah. Passion for Learning PREPARATION FOR LIFE

Yeshiva of Greater Washington Tiferes Gedaliah Passion for Learning PREPARATION FOR LIFE MEET OUR MENAHEL & GS PRINCIPAL RABBI ZEV KATZ MENAHEL GIRLS DIVISION Rabbi Zev Katz has been leading YGW s Girls