Academics
Accredited Dual Curriculum
Mesivta of Cincinnati opens its doors with the ninth grade, taught by Rabbi Tzvi Fishman. Not only are limudei kodesh given extreme importance, but our secular studies program receives tremendous focus as well. We provide the highest academic standards in the context of a Torah-true perspective, synthesizing the education of our talmidim. Extra-curricular activities are also part of the Mesivta experience: including music, sports, field trips and more.
Judaic Studies
Mesivta of Cincinnati offers a Limudei Kodesh curriculum that trains and empowers our talmidim to become proficient and independent in reading, learning, understanding and structuring the sugyos of iyun and b'kius. Success breeds success! Our curriculum is designed to ensure that every talmid masters textual skills and gains the confidence needed for a lifetime of learning. Bochurim are shown and taught to recognize the depth and richness of our mesorah and to love their learning.
Syllabus
We are dedicated to meeting the individual learning needs of every talmid. Our faculty is skilled in utilizing a variety of teaching styles and techniques to reach every bochur at his level and engage him fully in the shiur.
Secular Studies
The Mesivta’s torah-based and accredited secular studies program opens up the students’ minds and hearts to the depth and beauty of G-d’s universe, and inspires them to want to understand the world around them. Our program develops students’ critical thinking and research skills and instills the desire to achieve academic excellence.
We continually assess our students’ academic standing, give help in areas which require extra support, and provide enrichment acceleration both in class and in extracurricular activites.
Syllabus
English
Composition, Vocabulary, Public speaking
Math
Algebra, Geometry, Physics, Business math,
Market intelligence and management
Science
Physical, Life, Chemistry,
Astronomy/calendar, calculation/zmani hayom/dateline
(ki hi chocmaschem b’einei ha’amim...)
Social Studies
American and World History, with a special class on Jewish History
Course on לשון הקודש
Extra Curricular Activities
Mesivta of Cincinnati provides various outlets for afterlearning energies, including physical eduction and music engagement. In addition, also provided are various enhancement activites:
Oneg shabbosim
In Shabbosim in Yeshiva,
Motzai Shabbos hockey
Melave malkas
Thursday night seder
Major kumzitz
Field trips
Mesivta of Cincinnati is proud to offer state-of-the-art recreational equipment and relaxation space, including ping pong, air hockey, musical instruments, basketball courts, and an indoor gym facility. (Pictured below)
Motivation is the key to success, and our staff believes in providing regular incentives to encourage diligence in learning, on-time attendance and extra learning - including field trips, melava malkas and group outings such as visits to a batting cage and swimming pool.
