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January in Review
Rabbi Levi Yitzchok Novoseller addresses the students The Power of Speech Each morning after davening, Rabbi Berzansky dedicates a few minutes to address the school
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Welcome to the Dean of Student Success!
Rabbi Bielory (right) meets with Rabbi Feldman (left) to discuss student programming. We are thrilled to announce a significant development at Yeshiva Ohr Yisrael (YOY)
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YOY Student Speaks at the State House
On July 17th, Akiva Whiteman, a YOY senior from Newton gave testimony before the Joint Committee on Education at the Massachusetts State House. The committee
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Israel Experience 2023
For seven days, YOY juniors traveled to beautiful and significant locations across Israel. The goal of the annual trip is to deepen students’ connection to
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Alumni Spotlight on Rabbi Shimon Yanovsky
Our alumni make us proud every day, by working hard and making a Kiddush Hashem in all areas of their lives. In yeshiva, college, and
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2022 Annual Report
On a wintry Thursday night, I accompanied a guest on a tour of the Yeshiva. As we entered the gleaming Beis Medresh, humming with the
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Siyum Celebration
On the final day of the school year, a huge crowd of talmidim, faculty, families and friends gathered to celebrate the Torah learning accomplishments of
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Hearing from our Rabbonim!
The Yeshiva had the special merit to host Rabbi Naftoly Bier and Rabbi Zalman Leff, the Roshei Kollel of the Kollel of Greater Boston. They
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Our World is Built on Kindness
Time truly does fly. As the Yom Tov of Pesach nears with COVID-19 still on people’s minds, it feels as if it wasn’t so long
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Annual Report 2019-2020
Growth in the Face of Adversity This past year has been a challenging one for our community and the world. In spite of this challenge,
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Year-end Giving
Tax-smart Charitable Giving This has been an unprecedented year for many organizations including YOY. As you consider your year-end philanthropic priorities, we want to share
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Recognizing Sterling Character
The conclusion of the school year at Yeshiva Ohr Yisrael is a time of reflection and celebration by our students. A year of hard work
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Strength in Times of Adversity
I was devastated when I got word that, like all schools in our area, Yeshiva Ohr Ysrael would be closing in response to the pandemic.
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School Founder’s 6 Pitfalls
How to start a school: 6 things you need to avoid in “Year Zero” to keep you on track for success By Rabbi Uri FeldmanFirst
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Yeshiva Ohr Yisrael Basketball
The Flames, A Winning Team The YOY basketball team, The Flames, have a lot to be proud of. Coach Meir Zimmerman is proud of the
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Masada
By Sam Stolarov A long ride, to an ancient placeA mountain so tall, like its in spaceSome high cliffs, a gigantic boulderI’ll remember this when
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YOY Was a Part of History
Siyum HaShas Yeshiva Ohr Yisrael was a part of history as the school joined with 93,000 Jews at MetLife Stadium in NJ for the 13th