WELCOME
Dear Students, We are delighted to welcome you to Ramaz, and we thank you for your interest in our school. We’ve been around for a long time — 79 years! — and have a rich history of providing an exceptional Judaic and general studies education in a warm, religious, and spirited environment. We understand that each student is unique, with different talents, traits, priorities and passions. When you enroll as a Ramaz student, we will treat you as an individual, helping ensure that you will enjoy a personalized educational experience, in a fun, vibrant, and thriving community. So whether you’re a history buff who plays guitar, a Talmud scholar who plays basketball, or someone who simply wants to soak it all in, you can find your home in Ramaz. We have gathered highly talented and devoted faculty who nurture each student’s abilities through individualized educational programming inside and outside the classroom. Our co-curricular programs provide opportunities for chesed, Israel advocacy, athletics, the arts, and political activism; there are numerous clubs, publications, science research programs, shabbatonim, seminars, and trips. We take full advantage of Manhattan culture, enjoying Central Park and the Met on our doorsteps, together with other famous NYC landmarks within easy reach. Most important, we have a fun, caring and diverse student body that demonstrates our core values of menschlichkeit, respect, compassion, and community service. We are here to inspire and guide you in learning and exploring the world around you, to advise and encourage, and, of course, to help you realize your dreams. During your four years at Ramaz, you will grow personally, religiously and spiritually; you will gain the confidence and the skills to meet the challenges ahead with integrity and sensitivity. We’re proud of what generations of our students have accomplished, and we are excited about what you will bring to our learning community. Thank you again for your interest in Ramaz, and we look forward to meeting you. Please contact Shara Lipson, Director of Upper School Admissions, at 212.774.8093 or admissions@ramaz.org, if you have any questions.
RABBI ERIC GROSSMAN Head of School
RABBI SHLOMO STOCHEL Associate Dean, Upper School