ATHLETICS & ARTS

High School Witness Theater Program

$72,000

One of the most impactful and unique experiences a student can have at the Yeshivah of Flatbush is to participate in our Witness Theater Program. Witness theater brings together Flatbush seniors and Holocaust survivors through a partnership with Selfhelp Community Services. After months of in-person meetings, Shabbats shared together, and phone conversations, the survivors’ stories are re-enacted on stage on Yom Hashoah to a community audience in our Khezrie Auditorium. The performance has also been shown at the Jewish Museum in NYC and at several NYC public schools.

HIGH SCHOOL BOYS & GIRLS VARSITY BASKETBALL TEAM

DEDICATED BY THE OVED FAMILY

The Flatbush Falcons’ Nest is the home to our school’s interscholastic athletic program and is an integral part of the Yeshivah of Flatbush experience. The Boys & Girls Varsity Basketball Teams are made up of students in the 11th and 12th grades. Traditionally, coaches run tryouts for the teams in early September and will carry between 12-16 players per team on the active roster each season. Teams will train 2-3 times per week throughout the season. The basketball season runs from early October through early February, and playoffs conclude in midMarch. The Varsity teams will usually travel to represent Flatbush at an annual tournament or Shabbaton. Varsity teams will often play in a local pre-season tournament as well as at two or three preseason scrimmages.

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BOYS & GIRLS JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL TEAM

DEDICATED BY SARAH & SALOMON HARARI

The Elementary School Boys and Girls

Basketball teams are made up of students in 6th, 7th and 8th grades. Each team is guided by a head coach and assistant coach and consists of 12-15 players. Our Middle School teams compete in the Metropolitan Jewish Day School Basketball League. Team tryouts are held in September and October and the season culminates in March with playoff and championship games. Our 7th grade Boys

Basketball team were championship winners in 2018, while the 6th Grade Girls and 7th Grade boys were league co-champions in 2020.

High School

ART DEPARTMENT

$36,000

The High School Art curriculum prepares students for a possible career in Art and Design. Freshman are introduced to the language of art and visual communication. Sophomores investigate theories of visual perception and the ways images influence and shape culture and identity. Sophomores use Adobe Creative Suite to design original artwork. Junior and Senior AP courses allow students to master their skills before college.

Elementary School

ART DEPARTMENT

$36,000

The Elementary School Art curriculum allows students to explore their creativity and critical thinking skills while designing projects. We work closely with our students to enhance and refine their memory and concentration skills, and help develop decision-making skills. We aim to enhance the learning experience of our students through artistic expression.

Evening Of The Arts

DEDICATED BY TRINA & JOE CAYRE

AND FAMILY

Our annual Evening of the Arts is the much anticipated culmination of all the YOF arts courses and programs. Showcasing art and performances from students and faculty alike, this evening exhibits impressive works in many artistic domains - visual art, graphic design, architecture, photography, choral performance, instrumental performance, poetry and theater. Evening of the Arts is an opportunity to feature the extraordinary talents of our students and their arts teachermentors. The event is an immersive experience with the feel of an art gallery, museum, concert and theater production all in one evening. Hundreds have attended over the years and, even during the pandemic, the virtual show was equally superbly attended.

Pegasus Literary And Art Magazine

DEDICATED BY LAURA & JOE TAWIL

Our annual award-winning literary and arts magazine is published once a year and is completely written, designed and published by the students. Students can choose to join Pegasus staff as a writer, artist, graphic designer or editor. This publication has been recognized in national competitions.

Boys Varsity Hockey Team

$26,000

The Flatbush Falcons Boys Varsity Hockey teams are members of the Metropolitan Yeshiva High School Athletic League (MYHSAL). The Floor Hockey Team is made up of students in 11th and 12th grades. Each team will have on average between 12-20 players per season. The Varsity season consists of 14 games, with playoffs in mid-March to follow for all teams who qualify.

In addition to floor hockey, the Boys Ice Hockey team is open to all interested boys in grades 9 through 12 who are accomplished ice skaters and have a background in playing the game. Both hockey teams provide our students with the unique opportunity to display derech eretz and midot such as responsibility, teamwork, fair play, loyalty, leadership and sportsmanship within the framework of athletic competition.