2011 Scholarship Campaign
Dear Fellow Alumni,
Over the last two decades, Yeshivat Ohr Yerushalayim has been at the forefront of educating American post high school students studying in Eretz Yisrael. The intensity of Torah learning we experienced at the Yeshiva remains with us even after we left the halls of the Beit Midrash. The Yeshiva’s alumni have made great contributions to communities in America, Canada and Eretz Yisrael through their high level of idealism and commitment. Many alumni have gone on to become Rabbis, educators and dedicated professionals who have not shied away from positions of leadership in their communities.
Many of us are aware of the tremendous burden Yeshiva and day-school tuitions place on parents. This is no different for a year in Eretz Yisrael, with the current tuition for the Yeshiva being $19,500. Many students request scholarships to alleviate the financial pressure. The Yeshiva, after carefully evaluating these requests, finds it necessary to distribute over $250,000 in scholarship funds yearly to needy students!
Because you know full well the significance of “the year in Israel,” the Yeshiva started a Scholarship Campaign, which offers you the opportunity to establish or contribute towards various scholarship options. In addition to being a quality chessed opportunity where you will be both helping out needy individuals and supporting Torah and Eretz Yisrael, it offers you a chance to give to others the wonderful opportunity that you had. We are sure that even if not in your own case, certainly in the case of many of your close friends, their year in Israel was made possible by the generosity of the Yeshiva.
The Yeshiva does not turn away students and deny them the opportunity to study in Eretz Yisrael because of financial considerations. Hence, scholarship funding has led to a great financial burden on the Yeshiva; we are therefore requesting your support of the Yeshiva in contributing to serious Torah study in Eretz Yisrael. Enclosed you will find a list of the various Scholarship Funds to which you can contribute.
Thank you in advance for your support of this worthy project. Your commitment to Torah learning and Torah institutions, especially one where you personally gained so much, is greatly appreciated.
Wishing you and your family a pleasant summer,
Rabbi Ben Sugerman (YOY 90) Doron Goldschmidt (YOY 94)
Co-Chairman, YOY Scholarship Campaign Co-Chairman, YOY Scholarship Campaign
Available Scholarship Opportunities
1) General Scholarship Fund- Donations to this fund will be distributed amongst the incoming talmidim.
2) Talmidei Ircha Kodmim Fund- Contributions to this fund will be earmarked for incoming talmidim from the donor’s home area (please indicate city). This fund allows the donor to help both the Yeshiva and needy families from their home city.
3) Abba Schlussel Z”L Fund- This fund was established in memory of YOY alumnus Abba Schlussel Z”L (87), a most popular student who succumbed to leukemia fifteen years ago. This scholarship fund has been earmarked for students who exemplify Abba’s high academic level and outstanding middot.
4) Rochelle Shapiro Z”L Memorial Fund- This fund was established by Simcha Shapiro (91) in memory of his mother, Rochel Bas Tzvi Hersh, who passed away 2 Av 5764. Donations to this fund will be distributed to needy students whose parents are in chinuch (Jewish education) or the Rabbinate.
5) Rabbi Joel S. Cutler Z"L Memorial Fund- This fund was established by David (90) & Marilyn Cutler in memory of David's father. Rabbi Cutler was a Rebbe who devoted his entire life to the chinuch and well-being of the youth of Staten Island. Donations to this fund will be distributed to needy students from Staten Island, NY.
6) Rabbi Feivel Wagner Z"L Scholarship Fund- The Yeshiva has established a Scholarship Fund in memory of Rav Wagner's brother, Rav Feivel Wagner Z"L. This Scholarship Fund is intended for needy incoming talmidim who require assistance paying tuition.
7) Kollel Stipend Fund- The Yeshiva has established a Kollel and each member is paid a monthly stipend. The Kollel members not only add to the serious atmosphere of the Beit Midrash but also study with our talmidim. Contributions to this fund will assist the Yeshiva in paying their monthly stipend and allow it to expand this all important educational enhancement program.
8) Shalom Shabu Z"L Scholarship Fund- A scholarship fund has been established in memory of the Yeshiva's longtime cook who passed away on the 2nd of Nissan 5769.
If you would like to establish a Scholarship Fund in memory of a loved one or in honor of someone (e.g. a Rebbe), please contact me for further information.
How to donate
Checks:
Checks should be written to: American Friends of Yeshivat Ohr Yerushalayim
Checks should be sent to:
American Friends of Yeshivat Ohr Yerushalayim
c/o Mr. Sigi Bessler
72-46 137th Street
Flushing, NY
11367
Credit Card:
To donate via credit card over the phone, please call Mr. Sigi Bessler at 718-268-5059
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