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Yeshivah of Flatbush is a Modern Orthodox Jewish day school located in Brooklyn, New York. Established in 1916, the school offers a dual-curriculum, combining both Judaic and secular studies. The school's mission is to educate its students with an appreciation for intellectual pursuits, moral and ethical values, strong ties to their Jewish heritage, and a meaningful connection to Israel.

Yeshivah of Flatbush seeks to promote academic excellence while fostering strong character development and spiritual growth within each student. The school aims to instill within its students an understanding of Torah values, an appreciation for the State of Israel, and a commitment to service within the Jewish community.

Yeshivah of Flatbush offers numerous extracurricular activities for its students. These include clubs such as chess, robotics, film editing, international diplomacy, chess strategy and debate. Additionally the school also offers leadership experiences through participation in student government and programs such as Junior Achievement and StandWithUs.

Yeshivah of Flatbush provides advanced academics with a dual curriculum that combines both secular studies and Judaic studies into an integrated four-year program from grade six through nine. In addition to this core curriculum the school also provides classes in science, math and technology as well as music programming.

Prospective students can apply online via the admissions portal on the school website. Applicants are required to submit documents including transcript records from previous schools attended along with written statements detailing interest in attending YOF as well as letters of reference from their previous teachers or principals.

Students at YOF must adhere to a dress code appropriate for modern Orthodox Jewish practice in order to maintain the standards necessary for an educational environment suitable for learning by all its participants. Clothing should be modest in style covering arms up past the elbows at all times during school hours; skirts must reach down past mid-thighs when standing; no clothing should contain any inappropriate logos or images; headcoverings must be worn by girls at all times on campus; full length pants may be worn but not tight fitting; beards are allowed for boys but full facial hair is not permitted; collared shirts must always be worn with buttons closed appropriately; hats/caps are prohibited indoors.

Yeshivah of Flatbush offers financial aid support through various scholarship opportunities available throughout the year at annual galas or events affiliated with YOF or through our sister organizations such as The Grove Fund or The Pomegranate Fund. Alumni parents are also eligible for scholarships based on certain requirements which make sure that families are able to take advantage of these opportunities without experiencing any financial hardship.

Yes, YOF provides transportation services via Metropolis Bus Company which services New York City locations including Brooklyn boroughs as well as Manhattan boroughs within walking distance from usages train lines close by our campus location. All our bus routes function according to timetables provided beforehand allowing information regarding arrival time schedules for each route.