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YESHIVA & MESIVTA TORAH TEMIMAH

A Y2E0A2R0-INV-RiEsiVoInEW:
THE BIG PICTURE • GROWING GESHMAK • ABOVE & BEYOND • WHAT’S NEW
KIDS' SUBMISSIONS & MEMORABLE MOMENTS • MEANINGFULL MESSAGES

Year In
Review

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ear Parents, Talmidim and Friends,

DAs the saying goes, this year was certainly one for the books! While so much
focus has been on the latter part of the year and its inherent challenges, an
objective review of this year clearly shows far more than just that. In fact, I
firmly believe that the success of the last part of the year was a testimony to
the investment and hard work we all put in throughout the first part of the
year and all the years of the yeshiva history. We showed that our chinuch was
deeply rooted and secure and had the ability to be taken “on the road”.
The partnership and collaboration with our parents showed just how very real the often used
expression “YTT family” really is. Under the most trying circumstances our parents, Hanhala,
Rabbeim and Talmidim worked seamlessly to create new realities while never losing sight of our
true focus of chinuch and education.

This year presented challenges that were truly unprecedented. At times we felt like we had no
playbook, no instructions and we were flying without instruments, but at no time was I ever flying
alone. I am humbled to work alongside true giants, our Rosh Hamesivta Rabbi Posy, and our Menahel,
Rabbi Kaufman who were a continual source of support and advice as together we navigated the
most uncharted times and faced some of the most painful losses to the yeshiva family.

As we enjoy our well-deserved summer break and prepare for another productive year I invite you
to share the memories and nachas of a year full of milestone achievements and events.

Rabbi Fievy Lieberman

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table of contents 6 In Review
A LYRICAL JOURNEY

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Introduction

IT’S BEEN HAPPENING AT YTT

10 The Big Picture 18
JOIN OUR PICTORIAL
JOURNEY Growing Geshmak

28 HOW SIMCHAS HACHAIM
BECOMES THE RUNNING

THEME AT YTT

Above &
Beyond

BECAUSE STRONG
CHINUCH FOUNDATIONS
TRANSCEND BUILDING
AND BORDERS

50Memorable 40
Moments What’s New
FEATURING KIDS' A YEAR OF GROWTH:
SUBMISSIONS & NEW STAFF & NEW STUDENTS
INTERVIEWS

FROM 4 RABBI NOSSON SCHERMAN.............4
RABBI CHANOCH POSY................... 24
RABBI ELIYAHU KAUFMAN..............38
MORAH HINDY HILLMAN................ 46

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Rabbi Nosson Scherman e daven every day that Hashem should not bring us into
a nisayon, a difficult test. Many a great and successful

Wpeople have faltered when tested, and have been
branded as failures. How does one survive and grow
from a test? By being prepared, by being strong enough,
prepared enough, resourceful enough not only to
survive, but to grow from it. By having the “antibodies”
that overcome the challenge.

Torah Temimah, like all yeshivos, was severely tested by the Covid-19 pandemic.
There is no need to go into detail about the nisayon; we all understand it from our
personal lockdowns.

And on a scale of 1 to 10, how did Torah Temimah respond? TEN PLUS!

Immediately, the hanhalah, administration, rebbeim and teachers swung into
action. Zoom lessons, homework, personal phone calls, drive-bys – anything
humanly possible to keep the yeshiva functioning and the talmidim growing was
done. The cooperation of the parents was superlative. And it worked magnificently!

My purpose is not to praise the response to the emergency, extraordinary though
it was. My point is to emphasize that the successful response to the pandemic
testifies to the incredible human infrastructure that made the entire zman, not
just the last three months, such a triumph. Had the yeshiva not been humming
along so well all year, it could not have functioned so well during the pandemic.

Let’s look back.

Rabbi Eliyahu Kaufman and Rabbi Armo Kuessous brought energy and imagination
into their already successful departments and stellar faculties. Eighty new
talmidim from Yeshiva Ruach Chaim and their parents were seamlessly integrated
into the Torah Temimah family. Morah Hindy was an all-star as she created a
department that delights children and parents. New rebbeim, an invigorated
Mesivta Hanhalah, new programs, rejuvenated visions throughout the institution,
a Board of Trustees that boldly and generously supports the educators (as all
boards should, but don’t always do), and an Executive Director with boundless
energy and imagination – all combined for a year more successful than almost
anyone could have predicted.

At the beginning of the year, Torah Temimah adopted the slogan “The future is
ours!” Ambitious. But the Yeshiva lived up to it!

As great as Torah Temimah’s 60 years have been, the future, baruch Hashem, is
even brighter.

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in reviewDear YTT Family,An incredible year is now ending

And for the summer we break
A look back at our shining successes
Is what we must rightfully take

So much was built into our chinuch
So many great strides that were made
All this built on our decades’ mesorah
Our foundation already’s been laid 

Come along reminisce on our journey
From September to March seeds were sowed
So that once distance learning was needed
We were set to take it 'on the road'!

The last three months we crossed huge milestones 

aAs ourstudents continuetothrive
Although we’ve been learning remotely
YTT lessons are always alive

From our opening day in the fall 
New Menahel, new programs and more
We welcomed those from Ruach Chaim
And Hascholas Gemara in store 

Bringing in yomim tovim with joy
Simchas beis hashoeva was grand
“Zman simchaseinu “ then into fall season
PTA set up so many plans 

Tefillah b'kavana program helped us to focus
Preschool’s nurturing warmth got in gear  
Erev Shabbos oneg for varied grade levels,
And Mesivta Shabbos for our bochrim so dear

So many great programs were started
Innovations, and some tried and true
Ahavas chessed cards help to remind us
To behave like Avrohom Avinu 

Excellence in tefillah or bein adam lichaveiro Our annual Dinner reminded:
Means the whole family gets shabbos treats we built the mold, our choir proudly sings:
Mechina erev shabbos hisachdus Excellence every day is our standard
For  kavod hatfillah at skyzone we meet! At YTT - IT’S HAPPENING! 

Kriyah is always a focus Before Purim eighth grade made a carnival
YTT’s  “practice points” for each age Special Pesach prep learning began
These incentives help us be proficient  Then corona threw us quite a curveball
And assessments given at each stage  So we quickly restructured the plan

At every Rosh Chodesh Mesiba All our learning and fun would continue
With games, songs and prizes galore From a distance our classes resumed
The ruach just keeps getting stronger We became technologically savvy
Each month more than the one right before! Using our new phone lines and then ZOOM

Our Mesivta grows every year larger Over pesach Chol Hamoed shiurim 
Rabbi Posy leads the learning so shtark  Our rabbeim  did not miss a beat 
It’s bursting with ruach - electric ! Went above and beyond to deliver 
Even extra late nights when it’s dark   Worksheets and sometimes also a treat 

The ladies tea infuses school spirit No our special events were not hindered
They’re  the backbone of all that we do By the challenge the pandemic caused
Mommy, bubby, and all of our  teachers  Lag B’omer event became drive by
YTT would be lost without you! And was so great it deserves applause

With winter descending upon us Thanks to "ZOOM points" and spin the wheel raffles
Bnei Bina father and son event Our talmidim continue to shteig
led us into two Chanukah mesibas  Pre-Shavuos assemblies proceeded
Were they lichtig? One hundred percent!  Love for learning continues to thrive!

Asara B’teves we learned from the churban There was hardship and loss no denying 
Tu Bishvat with Rabbis Geldwerth and Zell But with our history we faced it prepared
A Special address on Birchas Hamazon With mesiras nefesh and strengthened emunah-
Talmudo biyado fair showed what we’d Our Yeshiva is beyond compare 
learned so well.
We look forward to even more greatness
Shabbos Shirah with the Parrot Rebbe As we set - ever higher - that bar 
Shigra D’lishna hones gemara skills  Unparalleled ma'asim bichol yom
Funstation USA trip was fun-tastic Here at YTT we will go far!
Winter Snow Tubing Trip: thrills and chills! 
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It’s Been
Happening
At YTT.

Some of the Ma’asim
B’chol Yom of this
monumental year

As we look back at the 5780 school year,
we see the extraordinary.
We see extraordinary achievements of
our Talmidim.
We see extraordinary dedication of
our staff.
We see extraordinary growth in
our Yeshiva.
And we see the extraordinary resilience
that it took to maintain that reality through
every page of this year’s calendar.

For at YTT -

We are used to making the extraordinary
ordinary - Ma’asim B’Chol Yom.
Our Talmidim have the tools to succeed -
and regard their incredible growth as the
natural outcome.
Our Rebbeim want to give their all and
more - and expect to embrace challenge
as part of that mission.
Our Yeshiva’s growth is extraordinary - and
we’re proud that at YTT, this is the routine
order of events.

Join as we recap and
reminisce upon
this incredible
us year at YTT.

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The
Big
Picture

A YEAR IS A LONG TIME.

And though the unfathomable events of
the last few months will forever remain
stark in our minds, we want to recall no
less the moments of joy, accomplishment,
and nachas that preceded them.

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T

Let’s view the
big picture with

2020 vision:

Just as the school year began, our
Preschool open house with Morah
Hindy Hilman garnered an incredible
response, branding our youngest YTT
division as, indeed, the most popular
preschool in Flatbush.

Elementary and Mesivta enrollment
was even more robust than usual
this year, prodding us to close
enrollment early. What a joy to add a
fourth special Minyan bus route to
accommodate the increased demand!

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This year’s pre-dinner and dinner seasons were
marked by a unique passion as the energy of all
that happens every day at YTT was shared by us all.
We were visited by Mr. Gary Torgow, president
of the largest bank in Michigan, in the pre-dinner
phase, who spoke about his success in growing a
Mosad in Detroit. His address created an aura of
unity and support as parents, staff, and talmidim
rallied around our Yeshiva.
At the dinner itself, there was no mistaking the
Ruach as we were treated to a kaleidoscope of
music, decor, choir, video, fireside chats, and

Trousing addresses.
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Pre-Dinner &
Dinner Event

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PRE-YEAR MEETINGS & ORIENTATIONS

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Yeshiva as they are. Other programs Kudos to these indefatigable women,
included the photos we sent to our as well, for networking energetically
proud grandparents and a pre-Shavuos for our dinner and encouraging the
program with Rabbi Posy via Zoom enthusiastic participation we saw.

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Masmidei

Hasiyum at

the Siyum

Hashas was an

unforgettable

YTT moment:

Under the Executive Directorship of our
High School General Studies Principal, Rabbi
Armo Kuessous, this program so beautifully
connected our talmidim with the Kiddush
Hashem of the Siyum Hashas. We are proud
to have been on stage at the Siyum program
at MetLife Stadium, along with Rebbeim and
Talmidim from Yeshiva Karlin Stolin, Darchei
Torah, and Sha’arei Torah.

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to have been
on stage at
the Siyum
program...

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Growing
Geshmak

This year featured so many highlights, each
geared to the Geshmak of each Talmid’s
Chinuch - while creating an atmosphere of
Simcha that permeates our Yeshiva.

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Throughout A
the school
year, these
events upped
the energy
— and the
Geshmake
Chinuch our
Talmidim have
come to love:

Preceding Sukkos, our Zman
Simchaseinu Simchas Beis Hasho’eva
found us in Yeshiva with live music,
food, and dancing.

Our famed Erev Shabbos Oneg takes
place every Erev Shabbos, with the boys
gathering to sing Shabbos songs with
the Menahel, and enjoy prizes and nosh
to enhance the energy. Some weeks,
special guest speakers or programs
were added.

Even during lockdown, this beloved
tradition continued via telephone
and then Zoom, to the delight of our
Talmidim who would never miss this
weekly boost.

One week this Oneg became a Shalom

Zachor. Rabbi Kaufman had a baby

boy - and knew he’d be hosting

his actual Simcha in Lakewood,

so the Talmidim wouldn’t be able

to attend. Instead, he celebrated

a virtual Shalom Zachor Friday

morning in

yeshiva with the

boys during the

oneg, so they

could all celebrate

their newest YTT

brother.

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ATScrpitpeivsciti&aielsThrough tripsandspecialevents, everymonth
this year brought new Geshmak and awarded
the boys’ efforts in learning and other programs:
The SkyZone trip recognized and
acknowledged excellence in Kavod Hatefillah
for grades 6-8, while the snow tubing trip
was enjoyed by grades 4-6, and a Funstation
trip for grades 1-3.

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Torah In honor of Shabbos
Temimah Shira, the boys enjoyed a
show with the inimitable
Choir Parrot Rebbe

We hailed the Torah Temimah Shabbos
choir, which performed live
at the dinner, admiring the Shira
sweet voices and professional
precision of our star performers.

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The trademark YTT Geshmak For the Chanuka Mesiba, we
reached its peak in the exuberant held 2 separate special events,
pre-Purim festivities. With a so the different grades could
virtual farm for our elementary enjoy special age-appropriate
boys and a real farm for our entertainment
pre-school, we truly celebrated
the miracle in style - while Chanuka
simultaneously raising funds for
our Ma’os Chittim fund. Mesiba

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Festivities

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Rabbi Chanoch Posy ear parents ‫עמו”ש‬:

DAs a most challenging school year draws to a close, I am delighted to
share with you the Nachas you so deserve.

Various initiatives that were implemented this year bore excellent fruit,
such as our pre-Shachris shiur and the “lunchtime” shiur, given by Rav
Choueka, designed to enable the bochurim to finish the Mesechta.
Our Motzoei Shabbos Learning Seder which was followed by post-
seder sports was a wonderful addition to the schedule. However, the
highlight of the fall’s activities was our most uplifting Shabbos At The Raleigh retreat,
very much “managed” by the Bochurim themselves. Their inspiration carried through to
some of the most “lebedige” Chanukah and Purim Mesibos in memory.

And then came the great Nisayon …

We have always maintained that proper Chinuch Ha’Bonim is strong partnership between
the parents and the Yeshiva. In an unprecedented way, this collaboration has been tested
and under the circumstances, this has been a remarkably successful year.

All Sedorim were maintained, all Shiurim were delivered, in a unique manner, assignments
and exams were administered, both in the Limudei Kodesh, as well as ‫ להבדיל‬in the secular
studies departments. Our recognition and appreciation are extended to our Menahel
Rav Choueka shlita and our principal, Rabbi Kuessous for their extraordinary efforts
and accomplishments. Similarly, we owe a debt of the deepest gratitude to our most
Choshuve Magidei Shiur shlita for their indefatigable dedication to their Talmidim, under
the most trying conditions. Our secular department faculty operated successfully in
assuring that all students achieved their course requirements. The executive offices of the
Yeshiva, led by Rabbi Fievy Lieberman, enabled all efforts in a remarkable way to make
sure that the Yeshiva’s Ikar Tachlis, its primary mission of Harbotzas HaTorah and Yiras
Shamayim to your sons continued “virtually’ unimpeded. Everything B'ezras Hashem, in
the final analysis came together, so that we -as clearly felt at our graduation – could finish
the year on a high.

Under these demanding circumstances the parents of our Talmidim – with all your
challenges that this pandemic has presented- have not only “passed” with flying colors,
but, indeed, excelled. If not for your mesiras nefesh, we really would not have accomplished
anything. We are so grateful.

However, the lion’s share of our Hispaalus is in the direction of our dear Talmidim, your
precious sons ‫שיחיו‬. They demonstrated what it means to be a Torah Temimah bochur
throughout. They are the heroes of this historic saga.

It has been my Zchus to share with you, in this, in the greatest endeavor of all, Chinuch
HaBonim, your Bonim.

ROSH HAMESIVTA

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Our Mesivta Bachurim enjoyedMesivta
a memorable Shabbos in the
Raleigh Hotel.

Our Mesivta Mesiba featured
Shloimi Taussig and a great band
with Avi Boiangui for both Chanuka
and Purim

Our Mesivta also had a Motza’ei
Shabbos Learning Program with
pizza and organized sports, led by
our beloved ninth grade Rebbe,
Rabbi Weinberg. Although this
was a voluntary program, it had
almost 100 percent attendance and
enthusiastic reviews from the boys.

11th grade

Wheat Cutting
Trip
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22 66 || AA YY EE AA RR-- II NN -- RR EE VV II EE WW This was a happening year at the mesivta from
start to finish. We saw the bochurim really
shteig in every area both before and during
Corona. The aliyah and dibbuk chaverim
remained strong under all circumstances and
was a sorce of tremendous nachas for the
hanhala to watch.

Rabbi Yaakov Choueka, Menahel- Mesivta

Corona Lag
Ba’Omer
Days drive-by

The Geshmak Continues! BBQ

At YTT, alone at home doesn’t Mobile
mean forgotten or bored. We Carnival
treated our Talmidim to so Truck
many Corona delights so they
all felt remembered, cared Ice
about - and excited. Cream
Truck –
Siyum

Spin the
Wheel
Raffles

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Above
&Beyond

BECAUSE STRONG CHINUCH FOUNDATIONS
TRANSCEND BUILDING AND BORDERS

2020.

A beginning marked by eager anticipation -
Followed by blessed routine -
Which quickly turned to a jarring unknown.
But through it all,
A sustainable platform held strong.
Crises will come and go -
But true Chinuch remains for life.

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OPEN SCHOOL NIGHT: TEFILLAH B’KAVANAH
PROGRAM FOR ASERES
With a parent body as superb as YTT’s, YEMEI TESHUVA: Introduced
we want to foster our partnership
and gain from every parent’s input. by Rabbi Nosson Scherman, this
The camaraderie and sense of shared
vision was truly an inspiration. was a strong start to a year of strong

A review of some of this growth. Our boys took the leap and
year’s educational events
invested more into their davening,
and initiatives shows us
how much we’ve gained reaping the rewards all year.

from setting one goal:
Excellence.

AHAVAS CHESED CARD:

In the weeks coinciding with the early
Parshios, we focused on emulating
Avraham Avinu with a card monitoring
our progress in Chesed.

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EXCELLENCE IN BEIN
ADAM L’CHAVERO
PROGRAM:

Our aim of caring for each other

culminated in raffles at the Friday

Oneg for those who excelled in

their Middos.

ROSH CHODESH came alive this

year as our boys began donning white
shirts and participate in assemblies to
enhance the Ruach of this special day.

BNEI BINA
PRE-CHANUKA
FATHER-AND-SON
LEARNING PROGRAM

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BNEI BINA
PRE-CHANUKA
FATHER & SON
LEARNING
PROGRAM

Continued from previous page

Bnei Bina pre-Chanuka father-and-
son learning program and breakfast
for our 7th and 8th graders evolved
into a veritable Yarchei Kallah, as
our boys and their fathers indulged
in a rigorous learning Seder and
were addressed by Rabbi Posy and
Rabbi Lipa Geldwerth. The energy
was palpable, aided by the special
booklets and Seforim prepared for
the occasion, and enhanced by the
lavish breakfast spread.

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‫שביבימנונמיניהה‬

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ASARA B’TEVES brought a spirit of

longing for the Geula as we learned about
Churban Europe and its aftermath.

TU B’SHVAT EVENT: PRE-PESACH AND CHOL
HAMOEDPROGRAMMING
The reknowned Rabbi Lipa
Geldwerth, our veteran eleventh took place even while we knew we’d
grade Rebbe, spoke to our be apart for an untold length of time.
elementary school Talmidim, Over and over, Talmidim and parents
followed by a fascinating address reiterated how united they felt
by Rabbi Zell. despite the distance.

BIRCHAS HAMAZON
EVENT: We know our

dining room is happening,
and this year it became a hub
of learning and structure with
organized schedules, washing
and bentching, and strong
involvement of the Menahel.

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YTT ‫לא בג ד‬wasproudKRIYAH was a big focus this

‫כ‬to introduce year. We conducted an assessment
for all students grades 1-6 across
‫ו‬several the board, bringing in an expert
professional to evaluate and apply
‫ט יז ח‬skill-basedremediation where necessary. We
also introduced Kriyah practice
points to enhance fluency in all
Talmidim, and the remarkable
progress is already apparent.

programs SHIGRA D’LISHNA, a program ‫מ‬
to help
each Talmid geared to improve Gemara skills by

strive for the teaching the nuance of language, was

also introduced across the board in

excellence he’s grades 5-7, helping the boys better use
and translate the words of the Gemara.

capable of.

Our boys are OUR TALMUDO
proud of their B’YADO
achievements, FAIR
and we are
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grateful for the

opportunity

to constantly

raise their

expectations

of themselves.

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OUR FAIR
TALMUDO
B’YADO ‫כלי המשכן אלו מציאות עשר מכות‬
FAIR

Continued from previous page

Our Talmudo B’Yado fair for grades 3,4
& 5, covering Makkos, Mishkan, and
Eilu Metzios was a huge highlight of
the year and indeed highlighted the
vast knowledge the boys acquired in
these topics, while displaying their
creative works with the prominence
they earned.

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Rabbi Eliyahu Kaufman ‫מה אשיב לה’ כל תגמולוהי עלי‬

t’s time to reflect. It’s time to give thanks. It’s time to build on our astounding success.

IEntering the doors of 555 Ocean Parkway in early September was something so
familiar, bringing back the warmest memories. Although I was now entering as the
Menahel of the yeshiva ketanah, in reality I was coming home. My childhood years,
my mesivta years, and my years of ’‫ עליי‬as a beis medrash bochur, all took place in the
holy ‫ כותלי הישיבה‬of Yeshiva Torah Temimah.

The mission was quite clear ,to bring this makom torah and it’s decades of excellence
to an even higher place. Let this great flagship Yeshiva which over the years has
produced thousands of outstanding talmidim continue on in servicing our youth with the
reputable excellence in chinuch that we’re so proudly known for. The chinuch that focuses
on the individual , and enables him to reach his own potential.

A task so enormous would surely require a team effort, and for that I turned to our exceptional
staff. We are zoche to boast of a team of rebbeim who are talented, have a wealth of
classroom experience, and are so devoted, dedicated, and giving, for each and every talmid.
Throughout the year it has been such a pleasure to work and brainstorm together with such
‫ יראים ושלמים‬who focus on one thing ... the talmidim. They showed much excitement and
enthusiasm towards new ideas and techniques and were more than happy to implement
them in their classrooms. Alongside the rabbeim was the wonderful S.A.G.E program which
assisted talmidim that required outside intervention and ensured they met necesssary goals.
Every rebbe, morah, tutor, and therapist has been able to perform with perfection thanks to
the leadership and devotion of our dear Executive Director, Rabbi Fievy Lieberman, who was
ready at any given moment to do whatever it takes to enable the mechanech to accomplish
our mission of chinuch habanim.

The excellence in chinuch we pride ourselves with, always requires innovation and
implementation of the latest learning techniques. Over the course of the year we have seen
major advancements in teaching methodology and in effective ways to reach every talmid. On
all grade levels we have put much effort into developing systems that can accurately monitor
the progress of the talmidim so that we can aid any talmid that may show signs of a deficiency.

A tremendous stress was placed on the school culture and environment, as we know how
much this directly impacts the talmid’s chinuch and love for learning. A Torah Temimah boy
is a boy that’s excited to come to Yeshiva each day. The energy felt in the dining room daily
during bentching, the dancing as we prepared for zman simchaseinu , the trivia games at
the Rosh Chodesh Mesibos, our hartzige oneg Shabbos every erev Shabbos, etc. all added
so much to the positive atmosphere that fills our yeshiva. It’s truly heartwarming to watch
the talmidim come off the bus each morning with a big smile , as they sense the warmth and
excitement of the Torah Temimah family. They know how much their yeshiva cares for them
and loves each and every talmid.

We know very well, “success breeds success”. So as we enter the new school year
‫ הבא עלינו לטובה‬, we look forward to continue striving and growing above and beyond, and to
continue on in producing talmidim that personify ”‫“חיים שיש בהם אהבת תורה ויראת שמים‬.

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What’s
New

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NEW STAFF & NEW STUDENTS

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This year we were honored and

Tthrilled to introduce our new
Menahel for the elementary
school, Rabbi Eliyahu Kaufman,
an alumnus of the Yeshiva
and the son of the legendary
Rabbi Simcha Kaufman, our
veteran seventh grade Rebbe.
Rabbi Kaufman’s expertise
and dedication have already
made such a difference to our
entire Yeshiva, and our grateful
staff, parents, and Talmidim
continuously express their
admiration for his inimitable
Kochos, dedication and warmth,
and the magical way he connects
with each and every talmid.

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We also welcomed Rabbi Armo Kuessous ear Torah Temimah family ,
as our General Studies Principal for
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What else
is new?

Yeshiva Torah Temimah was privileged to
welcome nearly the entire Yeshiva Ruach

YChaim which closed its doors this year. Eighty
students spanning all grades were seamlessly
integrated into the YTT family. Baruch Hashem
the boys adapted with tremendous success and
it quickly became impossible to discern which
boys were new and which were there for years.
We specifically keep getting warm feedback
about the special orientation assembly held a
few days before the opening day to help the
new boys acclimate to the new building.

In the pre-school, we welcomed the
incomparable Morah Miriam to our staff
alongside our new assistants, all working
under the direction of the incredible Morah
Hindy Hilman. Her recent Zoom classes were
so popular that we offered a public class each
week so kids everywhere can enjoy them, to the
delight of tens of eager children. We are truly
thankful to boast an incredibly highly regarded
early childhood staff.

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ASCCPTHRIVOE-IOTLIES

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Morah Hindy ear parents ‫שיחיו‬

DParting is sweet sorrow the saying goes. We can’t believe that
the year ‫ תש’’פ‬is coming to a close and we won’t be interacting
with our precious kinderlach on a daily basis. Yet it is with a
great deal of satisfaction that we see our kinderlach graduating
with so much growth and accomplishment. Our days at YTT,
be it in the physical building or in our virtual classroom, were
chock stocked with learning, creativity, fun and excitement.
For 7 months, we bonded, we connected, we learned, we explored, we grew. On
March 16th, our lives changed in an instant but Yeshiva Torah Temimah preschool
stepped right up to the plate and created a yeshiva at home with of course you
wonderful parents being partners in chinuch. Each week the bus went out to
make home deliveries and bring you all the tools you needed for "construction".
We didn’t only teach you developmental skills and social skills, kibud av vaeim and
derech eretz, but we taught you to love Hashem, love Torah, love mitzvas, love
your friend and love yourself. Building our boys with self- esteem, self-confidence
and self- worth is our trademark. At YTTAH (Yeshiva Torah Temimah at home) we
were able to continue with our construction plans overcoming all obstacles. Why?
Because our foundation was set strong and firm.

In parshas ‫ שלח‬we learn about the mitzvah of challah. The posuk says
‫ראשית עריסותיכם חלה תרימו‬. Literally it means the first of your dough, you should
separate challah. In the time of the Bais Hamikdosh we would give a piece to the
Kohen, today we burn it- it is ‫קדוש‬. The word ‫ עריסותיכם‬has another connotation
from the word ‫עריסה‬, cradle, referring to children. The first of our children (In
YTT every child is a first and like a ‫ )בן יחיד‬we should consecrate to the service
of Hashem. We have an obligation to be ‫ מחנך‬our children at a very young age.
We in yeshiva - beginning in preschool - collaborate with you, our parents, to
prepare our children in the service of Hashem. The last few months you put in
endless kochos sitting with your children at every zoom class and like you all said
at graduation “we should be sitting up there”. It was you, our parents, who heard
every class, sang every song, reviewed and supported your son and you deserve
to be sitting on stage in cap and gown because you truly are the heroes and the
graduates. You can honestly say we brought ’‫תרומה לה‬. You raised your children
with warmth, sweetness, never ending patience and love and ’‫בעזרת ה‬, you are
seeing the brocha in your labor as the posuk says ‫להביא ברכה על בתיכם‬.

Have a safe and fulfilled summer and I’m looking forward to seeing you all back in
our yeshiva hakedosha in ‫אלול‬.

PRESCHOOL DIRECTOR

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We bonded, ‘‘
We connected,
We learned,

‘‘We explored,
We grew.

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