The question of why many of our Jewish schools and Yeshivot succeed and others don’t is a very complex and challenging query.

The first question is definitional in nature. In other words, how do we define and delineate success; and what does success really look like.

Only by first defining success can we possibly understand, appreciate or describe why and how schools fail.

According to many informed sources, supported by credible AI generated data, professional observations, empirical research and experience from the field, Jewish day school success has many important features, modalities and characteristics.

First, it is important to note that the term “success”, when referring to our Jewish day schools and yeshivot can be very subjective. Some communities view success through totally different lenses than others. What may be an important or essential attribute or characteristic of day school excellence or success for one community may not necessarily be the same for another.

In spite of differences of opinions, perceptions and standards, for the purposes of this blog, I rely heavily upon the preponderance of contemporary research and empirical documentation in order to define and describe 21st century day school/yeshiva excellence, success and effectiveness.

So what does a successful Jewish day school/yeshiva look like?

Successful Jewish day schools and yeshivot flourish........

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