STRIVING FOR EXCELLENCE IN JEWISH EDUCATION

Torah Learning in Jerusalem

Ohr Hashalom Institutions

Ohr Hashalom was established based on Jewish Education both religious and secular for the love for the land and government of Israel. Our record through the years shows that.

Kindergarten

In 1997, the management of the institutions opened a kindergarten. Initially, there was only one (1) class but each subsequent year an additional class was added. Today, there are one-hundred ten (110) children in the institutions, ages 3-5 years old.

Yeshiva

The resounding success and development of the Kollel indicated the possibility of achieving its initial target, namely, to found a multi-faceted school (Yeshiva) in the memory of Morenu Mola Ohr Sharga ztz”l.

In 1989, the institutions decided to open an elementary school and high school. The students range from 6–13 years old (elementary school) and 14-17 years old (high school). Students are given both a Jewish and secular education. Today, there are two-hundred and fifty (250) students currently enrolled.

Kollel

After army service, students join the Kollel for the term of seven (7) to eight (8) years. The number of students learning in classes is about thirty (30). We are proud to say that more than four hundred (400) have been graduated from the Kollel and have earned semicha (Certified by the Government of Israel).

They are now eligible to serve as Rabbis and many now hold rabbinical offices in Israel, the Israeli Defense Forces and in the diaspora. Graduating rabbis have been trained to specialize in certain areas of the Jewish Laws, including Dayanim, Shechita, Issur Ve’heter, etc.

Moshe Bar-Shalom

Founder

I determined to realize my dream as a carpenter and I become a successful and thrived by the merit of our honesty and straight dealings with people.

Buildings

With gracious and charitable contributions, we are able to provide students ranging from three years old to thirty years old with a first-class education. These donors can be the difference in the life of a student who could otherwise not afford to pay his tuition. In addition, two buildings were constructed with the following characteristics:

First building was built in 1991, located at 7 Moshe Hagaic, Jerusalem, five stories, kitchen, dining, +/- 100 bedrooms and a place for Kollel.

Second building was built in 2016, located at 33 Issa Berach, Jerusalem, 6 stories, beit midrash, 24 classrooms, courtyard, playground, rooftop, places for celebration. Kindergarten and schools and Yeshiva students are in this building.