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YESHIVA OF GREATER WASHINGTON – TIFERES GEDALIAH – Girls Division – PASSION FOR LEARNING PREPARATION FOR LIFE OUR MISSION AT THE YESHIVA OF GREATER WASHINGTON–TIFERES GEDALIAH IS TO PLANT TORAH AS A LIFELONG GUIDE WITHIN EACH STUDENT AND TO PROVIDE THE SKILLS TO SUCCEED PERSONALLY, PROFESSIONALLY, AND COMMUNALLY. 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 building the future of Klal Yisroel. Rebbeim and teachers build lifetime ties by connect- ing with students on a personal level, while small classes enable the staff to respond to the individual needs of our students. The result is a well-rounded, well-educated graduate who is equipped and ready to make her contribution to the greater whole in both the religious and secular world. CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES YGW offers a wide array of co- curricular 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 talmidos go on shabbatons, do chesed throughout our community, enjoy the arts, sports, and much, much more. The Annual Production is a school-wide enterprise involving dance, gymnastics, drama and song, scripted by our students and presented on a professional stage. YGW has a monthly Rosh Chodesh awards ceremony for academic and middos achievement. Co-curricular clubs such as a newspaper, fine arts, pilates, photography, dance and band are offered. Additionally, YGW hosts “Mother-Daughter” special programs open to the women of the community. All of these programs tap into the individual strengths of our students and al- low 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 Wash- ington, 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 HaYes- hiva, Askonim, doctors, lawyers and in many other capacities. CHESSED PROGRAM Our talmidos practice what they learn! Whether helping those less fortunate, leading Shabbos groups, cooking for Bikkur Cholim 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. YGW HISTORY & OUR ROSH HAYESHIVA The Yeshiva High School was founded in 1963 by HaRav On the occasion of our 50th anniversary, YGW was renamed Yeshiva of Gedaliah Anemer zt”l and community leaders so that Greater Washington – Tiferes Gedaliah (YGW), in memory of our founder, families in the Greater Washington area would have a lo- HaRav Gedaliah Anemer zt”l. YGW is accredited by the Maryland State cal address for their children to receive a quality yeshiva Department of Education, a member of Torah U’Mesorah, and a partner education with separate divisions for boys and girls. The agency of The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington. founding concept was to create an institution that would YGW defines itself by the absolute values and principles of the provide a high quality Judaic and general studies high Torah as defined by the Rosh HaYeshiva. The Rosh HaYeshiva transmits school education. Beginning with a class of six students, the lay commit- these values to the leadership, staff and student body. Every member of tee and rabbonim of the community appointed Rabbi Anemer as Rosh the YGW organization espouses these values and principles, and they HaYeshiva, a position he held for more than forty years until his pass- comprise the foundation upon which the institution operates. ing, to guide the institution with Daas Torah and a vision for the greater RABBI AHRON LOPIANSKY is the cur- Washington Jewish community. Within a few years, YHS expanded to a rent Rosh HaYeshiva of the Yeshiva of Greater full high school and in 1980 added the junior high school to become the Washington – Tiferes Gedaliah. He studied Yeshiva of Greater Washington. and received rabbinic ordination from the Mir In 1994 our Headmaster Rabbi Yitzchok Merkin together with Yeshiva of Jerusalem and continues the mesorah Rabbi Anemer and the Board of Directors created the Yeshiva Gedolah, of his rebbeim Rav Chaim Shmuelevitz ztz”l and recruiting Rabbi Ahron Lopiansky to head the program. Housed on Rav Nachum Partzovitz ztz”l. In Israel, Rabbi the Boys Campus, the Yeshiva Gedolah adds to the quality of the Boys Lopiansky taught at Aish HaTorah from 1983- Division by presenting role models, providing additional learning 1990, and then taught at the Mir for five years before assuming the post opportunities as well as tutorial assistance for our students. Many of of Rosh Yeshiva of the Yeshiva Gedolah here in 1994. the students have been attracted to the community creating a nucleus Rabbi Lopiansky is a prolific author, having written more than 20 of young Torah-strong couples enriching the fabric of the community. works on Torah thought, liturgy, and philosophy, and lectures widely This commitment to advanced Torah learning subsequently led to the both nationally and internationally. He has contributed to Encyclopedia founding of the Kollel Zichron Amram. In turn, these developments Talmudis, is a founding editorial board member of Klal Perspectives, as broadened YGW’s scope to becoming a vehicle of disseminating Torah well as an editorial board member of Dialogue. and its study throughout the Greater Washington area. YGW is proud He was active in many broader outreach activities such as the to see hundreds of graduates for whom Torah is their life guide to reach Hishtalmut program of Israeli Army officers and the dissemination of both personal and professional success in all professions such as doctors, Torah to Soviet Jewry, having been one of the teachers to travel and teach scientists, lawyers, plumbers, rebbeim, rabbonim and kiruv professionals in Soviet Russi. He was then active in helping their physical and spiritual in communities around the world. relocation to Israel. PHILOSOPHY & OBJECTIVES YGW’s Vision Statements: l YGW will emphasize the primacy of Torah while providing a high-quality general studies education. l YGW will develop each student’s strengths through a close student/teacher relationship in order to mold self-motivated, resourceful, life-long learners with character who can face challenges and maintain success throughout life. l YGW will serve as a center of Torah learning for the Greater Washington Jewish Community. The Beliefs Behind our Program: The program of the YGW is directed toward the development of individuals whose lives will be enriched by a commitment to the learning and observance of Torah and pursuit of personal growth that prepares one for life as a Bas Yisroel. Excellence in intellectual and ethical pursuits is a common goal shared by the adults and young people involved in the school. Standing behind the program are our beliefs that: l Education is a lifelong process that begins with being a mentsch. As Chazal, our Sages, say: “Derech eretz kadma l’Torah” – “Proper conduct is prerequisite to Torah.” l Each student has unique capabilities and needs a learning environment in which she can develop those capabilities to the fullest. l The learning environment most conducive to this goal is one in which the worth and individuality of each student is respected. l Such a supportive environment is the optimum climate to produce confident, independent, questioning students able to meet their own problems and make positive contributions to society l The curriculum must be demanding and designed to challenge each student towards higher achievement. The goal is not to shield the student from frustration, but to teach her how to handle it constructively in order to succeed. YGW HISTORY & OUR ROSH HAYESHIVA 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 talmidos. Today, YGW graduates attend the finest seminaries and universities and are making a positive impact on communities around the globe . TUESDAY - WEDNESDAY GRADE 7 GRADE 8 GRADE 9 GRADE 10 GRADE 11 GRADE 12 8:30- 9:05 DAVENING and DIVREI TORAH – BAIS MEDRASH I NAVI - SHMUEL ENGLISH 9 (H) ENGLISH 10 (H) AP EURO HISTORY AP GOVERNMENT CHUMASH 9:15- Mrs. Rosenbaum 120 Mrs. Cortell 131 Mr. Petersberger 034 Mrs. Wolfe 232 Mr. Jamele 233 BAMIDBAR II 10:00 ENGLISH GLOBAL STUDIES I Mrs.

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