Ahavas Yisroel - Am Yisroel, Toras Yisroel, Medinas Yisroel

As Jews, who benefit from the activities that take place in Eretz Yisroel, we are mindful and respectful of the State of Israel. We seek to instill in our children the love of and appreciation for Eretz Yisroel and Medinas Yisroel as central components of Jewish life.




In addition, YBH has served Am Yisroel and the Passaic/Clifton community for over a century. While we are sensitive to the immediate needs of the demographics of our community, we have not forgotten about the community at large. Respect for the individual underlies the attributes of gemilus chasidim and kiruv rechokim.




Toras Yisroel is the ultimate foundation of all of yiddishkeit. It supports each and every aspect of every second of the day - from davening and Limudei Kodesh in the morning through General Studies in the afternoon and extends to the home and outside the home. We are proud of the kiddush Hashem our students and graduates continually make within klal yisroel and the community at large.


The Methodology:

• Various programs and activities promote chesed, including chesed requirements in upper grades
• Specific educational programs promote kavod and Derech Eretz
• Kedushas Eretz Yisroel and Yishuv Eretz Yisroel integrated into all Limudei Kodesh and General Studies subjects
• Formal recognition of Medinas Yisroel

The Results:

• Students regularly visit the Daughters of Miriam Nursing Home and Jewish Family Services
• Students learn through participation in the Shmiras Halashon Program for Yeshivos, Project Derech, and special Tehillim sessions
• Students learn deep respect and appreciation for our brothers and sisters in Israel through history classes that focus on Am Yisroel and Ivrit meduberet
• YBH students participate in activities for Yom Ha'atzmaut, Yom Yerushalayim, and Yom Hazikaron, as well as march in the Salute to Israel Parade



A Closer Look:

YBH takes a "hands-on" approach to learning. At a very early stage, our students are taught to be conscious of the concerns of Gedolei Yisroel, and they are encouraged to take an active role in supporting Medinas Yisroel. From pre-school to the upper grades, our students can be found at City Hall flag-raising ceremonies, as well as at assemblies recognizing Yom Ha'atzmaut, Yom Yerushalayim, Yom Hazikaron, and Yom HaShoah. Students participate in special assemblies where various tefilos and tehillim are recited. Since many of these days fall during y'mei sefira, the programs do not include music.