TORAH – EDUCATION
Today’s Children
Tomorrow’s Leaders
Belz is one of Israel’s initial educational institutions, instrumental in developing future Torah generations. Its system is founded in tradition with a vision for today’s students to love learning Torah, love themselves and their fellow Jews.
A GLIMPSE OF OUR CHILDREN’S TORAH ESTABLISHMENTS
BOYS CHEDER
Each cheder (elementary school for boys) hires skilled melamdim (teachers) to teach their yingerlach (little boys) from the initial aleph beis, weekly Parsha story, and Chumash to master Mishnayos and Gemara gradually.
Belz Institutions In Israel ensures that each cheder building has ample classrooms, beautiful furnishings, and outdoor playgrounds for its children to thrive physically and academically.
Grades
Nursery – 8
Locations
9
Cities
Students
5036
Did you know?
From age 3, our sweet boys’ faces are framed with peyos (curly side locks), and they wear on Shabbos the kashketal (black velvet cap) that was traditionally worn by the little boys in the native town of Belz.
YESHIVA KATANA
Each Yeshiva Ketana (Junior High) employs an experienced Rosh Yeshiva (lead principal) and maggidei shiurim (scholarly teachers) who understand the nuances and needs of preteen boys. The boys learn Chumash, Mishnayos, Gemara, and Halacha on a higher level.
Belz Institutions In Israel ensures that each facility houses large classrooms, a fully-stocked Beis-Medrash (study and prayer halls), recreation areas, and private tutoring rooms.
Grades
9-11
Locations
8
Cities
Students
1013
Did you know?
For their Bar Mitzvah birthday (age 13), most teens have the privilege of having their tefillin donned, for the first time, by the Belzer Rebbe shlita
YESHIVA GEDOLAH
Our Yeshiva Gedola caters to seniors and post-high school students from Eretz Yisroel and abroad. Each Yeshiva has a Rosh Yeshiva (lead principal) and Maggid Shiurim (scholarly teachers) who teach and motivate their bochurim (teenage boys) to advance in Torah learning.
Belz Institutions In Israel ensures that each Yeshiva has comfortable dormitories, dining rooms, a fully-stocked Beis Medrash, and 24/7 supervision. They also prepare extracurricular programs for bein hazmanim (summer break).
Grades
12+
Locations
9
Cities
Students
1684
Did you know?
Belz bochurim (teens) from around the world come to learn in Israel and look upon the Rebbe as a father figure. Bochurim wear on Shabbos the traditional garb of yesteryear – shich and zuken/short pants with long black socks.
GIRLS SCHOOL
Our girls’ school, also known as Bais Malka, has a preschool and elementary department. A staff of skilled and dedicated teachers teaches our girls from basic aleph beis to Halacha and other Judaic studies. They also learn English, math, history, science, and other related subjects.
Belz Institutions In Israel ensures that each school building has ample classrooms, beautiful furnishings, and outdoor playgrounds for its girls to thrive physically and academically.
Grades
Nursery – 8
Locations
8
Cities
Students
5084
Did you know?
At age 3, our little girls change their dress code, wearing long sleeves and stockings. Belz elementary students across all cities in Israel have the same school uniform.
GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL
Belz girls’ high schools are renowned for their high-level curriculum and extracurricular activities. Each school employs a staff of licensed teachers and mentors who educate and guide our teenage girls to succeed in all areas of life.
Belz Institutions In Israel ensures that each high school building has spacious classrooms, homerooms, and recreational and remedial centers.
Grades
9 – 12
Locations
4
Cities
Students
1423
Did you know?
Aside from its high-level curriculum, our high school girls take courses on homemaking career opportunities and can earn credits towards their degrees.
GIRLS SEMINARY
Our seminaries cater to girls who wish to pursue a career in fields like education, computers, design, and therapy. Aside from its in-depth classes, each seminary employs a staff of Rebbetzins who teach extras in hashkafic and halacha classes.
Belz Institutions In Israel ensures that each seminary facility employs professors specializing in specific fields of education. They also obtain their graduates’ licenses upon completing and mastering their specialty courses.
Grades
13 – 15
Locations
3
Cities
Students
443
Did you know?
Many girls marry post-high school and complete their advanced education in seminary after they get married.
OUR EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS HAVE A
$70 MILLION ANNUAL BUDGET
Although Reb Aharon z”l, the previous Rebbe of Belz, lost all his children during the war, he considered his students as his own children.
He declared:
“Whoever supports my Yeshiva is considered as if he has given to me personally.”
Honor someone dear to you with a
PERSONALIZED DEDICATION
and let the Torah learning, development, and growth that takes place there serve in their merit for years to come.
