Appoint a teacher for yourself; acquire a friend for yourself; and judge everyone favorably. ~ Pirkei Avos

JEWISH DAY SCHOOL AND ADULT EDUCATION

THE RABBI DAVID L. SILVER YESHIVA ACADEMY
The Rabbi David L. Silver Yeshiva Academy has been educating Jewish children for over 60 years. The school, founded by Rabbi David L. Silver z”l, is a Torah Umesorah affiliated school, grades pre-K through 8th grade. The Yeshiva has an excellent reputation for providing children with both a solid education and menschlichkeit. Graduates of the school excel at the high school level both in academics and in leadership skills. The Yeshiva educates our children in a family-like atmosphere where a child’s individualized learning needs can be met. Children learn text-based Judaics while at the same time studying Modern Hebrew and Zionism. Children graduating our school go on to become honor students in highly competitive high schools. Classroom learning is supplemented with school shabbatons, field trips, a middle school trip to Israel and other special programs.

ONGOING JEWISH LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES AT KI

Ongoing learning is a part of any orthodox community and KI is no different.  Aside from the twice monthly siddur study classes and the weekly women’s Nevi’im classes, mishnayos and Gemorrah study is available daily.  Between Minchah and Ma’ariv on most weekdays, Rabbi Males will lead a learning session of a tractate of Mishnah.  Every shabbat, Rabbi Gewirtz, a local teacher, will hold a learning session prior to Shacharis and every shabbat afternoon there is a Gemorrah shir (currently Tractate Shabbat).  In addition, a separate group has ongoing sessions on a different tractate three times a week. 

Monthly Scholar-in-Residence program

As part of an ongoing series, Kesher Israel has been dedicated to bringing in scholars-in-residence to our community approximately once a month (on average).  Torah scholars and Jewish leaders from around the world have graced our shul with their knowledge and insight.  Some examples of previous guests to our shul include: