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Yeshiva Toras Chaim Has Doubled In Size With All Local Boys, Off To A Great Start With much siyatta diShmaya, Yeshivas Toras Chaim has had a great start to the new school year, with an enrollment of local boys more than double what it was last year, and has added an eighth grade.
of the Baltimore community, eighth through twelfth grade boys receive an excellent education in both limudei kodesh and general studies. Toras Chaim offers a structured program and interactive teaching methodologies in
ies program with veteran teachers. Says Rabbi Moshe Juravel, who often comes to night seder, “I see that this Yeshiva is giving to its students the skills that they will need in order to become independent learners. Often,
class. Rabbi Marc Messing continues teaching English and History, and Rabbi Donald Berman continues teaching Math. Rabbi Pinchas Goldfinger also teaches Biology. Mr. Jay Taffel, the president of the
All of the new students have come from TI and TA. Located in the heart
a happy, warm and vibrant environment along with a sound general stud-
students would rather focus on concepts and s’varos and do not enjoy the “drudgery” of vocabulary and of reading precisely and accurately.” Limudei kodesh classes are divided into four tracks. Rabbi Pinchas Goldfinger teaches the aleph shiur; Rabbi Ayson Englander, who is also the Assistant Menahel, is the Rebbe for the beis shiur; Rabbi Chainina Szendro, Menahel, teaches the gimel shiur; and Rabbi Dovid Jaffee joins the staff this year to teach the daled shiur. The boys are fortunate to have terrific general studies teachers, as well, and the school is proud to add jobs to the frum Baltimore work force. One of the parents, Nochum Hurvitz, said “Rabbi Messing, Rabbi Goldfinger and Rabbi Berman are clearly experienced and veteran teachers who are knowledgeable in their subjects and passionate about what they teach. We appreciate their expertise and ability to provide Nossi with a well run, structured secular studies program. At the end of the day, Nossi is always ready to return with enthusiasm for night seder.” Says Rabbi Juravel, “The Yeshiva is a happy place to be”. Joining the secular staff is Mr. Akiva Kent, who will be teaching chemistry, and Mr. Mordechai Barron who will be teaching the new eighth grade
school, stopped by one morning to see how the school is doing. He found that the upbeat and encouraging atmosphere in the beis medrash at Yeshivas Toras Chaim is very positive and supportive. Spirited and energetic discussions filled the air. Boys were reviewing the Chumash and Gemara for the day, and the rebbeim were answering questions. "I am happy to see the school growing and flourishing.”, says Mr. Taffel. “Keeping our boys in town is very important. Not only does this allow some boys to stay home who might otherwise have had to look out of town for an option, but in-town jobs are created are local businesses are supported. The family does not have to come up with travel expenses on top of already stressed budgets.” Toras Chaim’s mission is to produce talmidim who find satisfaction and joy in learning and avodas Hashem and are capable of advancing to excellent beis medresh programs and beyond. Rabbi Chanina Szendro, the Menahel, says “Our talmidim have been working hard and have seen success. Our yeshivah is a special place where each boy receives individual direction, encouragement and recognition. Stop by some time and hear the beautiful sounds coming from our beis medrash.”
Talmudical Academy Position Available Facility Manager
JOB DESCRIPTION: Manage the maintenance and cleaning functions of our school and camp campuses. Be responsible to oversee all onsite maintenance activities as well as vendors, porters and laborers.
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Ensure all properties are cleaned daily, and deal with any issues which arise regarding routine maintenance and cleaning. Coordinate with trash removal companies, landscapers and snow removal contractors. Oversee the bidding process for outside vendors, and supervise certain special projects. Be willing to not only manage the maintenance and housekeeping crews, but be involved in the actual work when necessary.
Maintain building interiors and exteriors by performing upkeep and repair tasks regularly, and respond promptly to maintenance requests when needs arise. Be on call during non-business hours and weekends for maintenance emergencies. REQUIREMENTS: Experience in building/facilities maintenance, including preventive maintenance and repairs. Knowledge of and experience working on building systems such as HVAC, fire alarms, plumbing, heating and electrical. Experience with skills and equipment such as carpentry, roofing, concrete, asphalt, cleaning tools, landscaping equipment, power tools, appliances, plumbing fixtures, and lighting fixtures. Be a self starter, be able to manage a large team and to work independently. Previous experience managing a staff of maintenance workers is preferred.
Qualified candidates please email resume to ycohen@talmudicalacademy.org .