Maimonides School’s mission is to produce religiously observant,
educated Jews who will remain faithful to religious beliefs, values,
and practices as they take their place as contributing members of general
society. Maimonides provides students with both an outstanding religious
education and an excellent college preparatory general education in
an atmosphere that reinforces their commitment to the values of Torah
and to the observance of mitzvot, and that fosters a strong
sense of identification with Medinat Yisrael.
Torah and mitzvot—the study
and practice of Halachah—are the quintessential
core of Judaism, and they must be taught in an honest, sophisticated
and challenging manner.
Torah study is enriched by our understanding of science, philosophy, literature,
art and music, which in turn is enhanced and enlightened by the teachings of Torah.
The School must provide an all-encompassing religious atmosphere
in which the observance of Halachah in the totality of
its ethical and ritual components is central. |
To expose our students to the beauty of the
Jewish tradition and the power and profundity of the Jewish faith.
To encourage our students to strive for moral and spiritual excellence.
To provide our students with the finest possible general studies
education so that they can continue their academic training in the
colleges and universities of their choice.
To ensure that families from all sectors of the Jewish community
seeking to give their children an intensive Jewish education are
welcome in our school.
To produce graduates who will become respected and contributing
members of the Jewish and general communities.
To forge in our students a spiritual bond and sense of identification
with the State of Israel.
To imbue our students with an attitude of respect toward one’s
fellow man (k’vod habriot) and love of one’s
fellow Jew (ahavat Yisrael). |
This is what we have taught our more than 1,500 alumni, and we are
justifiably proud of the manner in which most of them have exemplified
these beliefs and attitudes in their personal lives. We will continue
to observe these guidelines in educating our students.
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