Experience and Compassion — what better combination? But where to find it? At the Brooklyn Heights Jewish Academy nestled in the heart of Brooklyn Heights, NY, where Rabbi Yeshayahu Greenfeld, who has just accepted the position of Educational Director, has both in good supply.
Do you love going to work every day? Your children will. That’s Rabbi Greenfeld’s philosophy in a nutshell.
The way he sees it, a great Jewish school is filled with children who love to learn and teachers who love to teach, period, and it’s his mandate to make that happen every day.
Greenfeld will be honing BHJA’s already stellar curriculum of Traditional and Secular studies, and, says school founder Rabbi Aaron Raskin, “BHJA couldn’t be more happy to have him. We educate each child ‘according to his way,’ as King Solomon would say and Rabbi Greenfeld, with his track record of success at schools much larger than ours like the Yeshivah of Flatbush and at his last career stop at the North Shore Hebrew Academy in Great Neck Long Island, deeply understands this. His philosophy, like ours is based on the principles of love of G-d, Torah, and Israel — which includes love of our fellow man.”
BHJA students emerge each day from BHJA supported in the unique impact that they can make on Society, not only as Jews, but as the next generation of citizens of a Planet that is rapidly changing.
2019 will be an exciting year at BHJA, where students, in a classroom student to teacher ratio of 15:1 will get the attention they need. The curriculum focuses on Talmud and STEM, as well as on reading and writing — both in Hebrew and English. When students leave BHJA, they are proficient in each language. Nearby is the world-class playground of Pier 6, where, supervised by staff, the children play across from the amazing vista of the Manhattan skyline. What better way to dream!
The educational director, Rabbi Greenfeld, is a gem! Thrilled to have a person of his experience and expertise join BHJA!
My child has a wonderful teacher Morah Sora.. she’s so professional and an exciting teacher. Thank you for teachers like that.
A grateful parent
Love the teachers! They are warm and kind!
So happy!!!!
My son has been with the school for the last 3 years and we couldn’t be happier! They have warm and loving teachers and small class sizes so each child can have individualized attention. Learning is taught in a fun and interactive way, and the school goes on regular educational field trips. The school provides daily fun extracurricular’s like tennis, soccer, chess, ivrit, and more! If you’re a parent looking for a warm and happy environment for your child, I highly recommend BHJA!
My son has been at BHJA almost since the beginning of the school, and I am so happy with the school. The school is warm and joyful, with committed teachers. BHJA’s focus on academic excellence and integration of Judaic studies and general studies, permeated with Chassidic values and joy is unique. My son is thriving there. If you are looking for a new school, I recommend that you visit BHJA.
This is our 2nd year at BHJA and we are so happy bh!
The teachers are so caring and the students get a lot of individualized attention. We are thrilled with the new educational director, Rabbi Greenfeld, who brings a tremendous amount of experience and warmth to this beautiful school!