Letter from the Executive Director

Rabbi Dr. Jeffrey Rothman

I am proud to present to you our 2020 Annual Report. The state of our school is strong thanks to the diligence, collaboration and commitment of our educators, parents, students and donors.

The Yeshivah of Flatbush remains true to its Mission Statement to empower, educate and inspire our students. Our 2,035 students are taught by more than 500 staff members who aim to give them the best experience possible during these challenging times. Our teachers frequently participate in technology training sessions to become more adept at using various tech tools, which, in turn inspire our children to think differently and challenge their creativity. We continue to educate our students with an emphasis on helping them make stronger connections to Jewish history, and encourage them to use their Torah learning in their everyday decisions and actions.

Not only is YOF a school that prides itself on educational excellence, but our team of administrators, directors and lay leaders also maintains the highest standards of operational, financial and managerial professionalism. We have 265,000 square feet encompassing both school campuses, which have never been safer, cleaner, or more cleverly utilized, operating at maximum efficiency each day. The Board of Trustees and our Officers have worked tirelessly to come up with ways to help our families navigate through the financial hardships that the pandemic has brought to so many. We are blessed with over 150 active lay leaders who serve on boards and committees, contributing their time and passion to making Yeshivah of Flatbush the place it is today.

While our parents sacrifice so much to afford their children the gift of a Yeshivah of Flatbush education, our fundraising committee and professionals work hard to supplement tuition with donations. Each of the last three years we have exceeded the previous year’s fundraising goals by 8-10%, and we are constantly looking for new grants, government programs and private funds to help us promote the Flatbush mission of excellence.

I would love to share the many robust opportunities offered to our students, and invite you to email me at jrothman@flatbush.org to schedule a time to tour the school. Our continued success is a testament to the loyalty of the entire Yeshivah of Flatbush community, and we are grateful for your support.

We are blessed with over 150 active lay leaders who serve on boards and committees, contributing their time and passion to making YOF the place it is today.