About Hillel
Celebrating 71 Years of Excellence!
Hillel Yeshiva is a premier Jewish Day School on the Jersey Shore with 1,125 students in Early Learning Center, Elementary, Middle and High Schools. Our mission is to create a positive, warm and modern learning environment where both our students and faculty flourish. We are proud that our students go on to attend top colleges and universities while holding true to their Jewish values.
Proceeds from this journal will go towards educational advancements, cutting-edge technology and school-wide renovations. Thank you for joining us in honoring Mr. Isaac D. Massry and helping us to ensure the success of the future leaders of our community.
Follow us at @hillelyeshiva for a closer look at our students in action.
Our Mission
Hillel Yeshiva’s mission is to provide students with an outstanding Judaic the general studies education so they can achieve success by building the religious, academic and personal foundation that will enable them to possess a loving commitment to Torah and mitzvoth, community, the people and State of Israel.
Our Values
TORAH
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The incorporation of Torah values, halacha and mitzvoth into one’s life.
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Inspirational, loving exploration of the diverse approaches within traditional Jewish thoughts.
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The establishment of a complete Orthodox Jewish life in a challenging secular culture.
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The rich traditions of Sephardic and Ashkenazic Jewry, including customs, liturgy, and reading traditions.
TZELEM ELOKIM
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The uniquely divine worth, potential, and differing perspectives of all people.
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The essential contribution of our staff members including teachers, administration, and support staff.
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The dignified treatment of all people.
HESED
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Acts of generosity, benevolence, and loving-kindness.
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The creation of an environment of kindness amongst students and members of the entire school community.
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Our responsibilities to our immediate community, to fellow Jews in America, Israel and worldwide, to American society and to humankind.
LIFE-LONG LEARNING AND COLLEGE EDUCATION
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Each student’s unique passion, creativity, and natural tendency to become life-long learners.
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Critical thinking skills and an environment of open inquiry in a safe setting, as preparation for college, a profession, and life-long Jewish and general education.
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Life-long Torah learning.
STUDENT-CENTERED APPROACH TO EDUCATION
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Child-centered curricula that takes into account students’ varying talents, abilities and learning styles.
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Educating the whole child.
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Each student’s personal exploration of self, society, Torah, and the physical world, as part of one’s search to lead a true, purposeful, and meaningful Jewish life.
STATE OF ISRAEL
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Religious Zionism and the State of Israel and the Jewish homeland.
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A commitment to the State of Israel and an understanding of its history and culture.
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The study of the spoken and written modern Hebrew language.
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Post-high school Israel year-abroad programs.
PARENT PARTICIPATION
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Strong bonds between home and school to create the support system integral to student motivation and achievement.
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Parents’ ongoing involvement in their children’s education.
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Parents’ active participation and financial support of the school.