Letter from the President

Abie J. Hidary (ES ’91, HS ’95)

The past year was nothing like any of us thought it would be, and it has made us stronger. We withstood major adjustments to our everyday routines, proved that we can adapt quickly to new and ever-changing situations, engaged our community in praying and learning together, and helped our families deal with major crises. The outcome? The Flatbush Family is more united than ever. As President of the Yeshivah for the past three years, as well as a current parent and an alumnus, I am honored to work alongside our dedicated administration and witness our teachers’ heroic efforts to create a safe environment while working hard to maintain excellence in education for which we are known worldwide.

Empower. Educate. Inspire. These are the official words that embody the spirit of the new Yeshivah of Flatbush Mission Statement – whose creation coincided with the biggest test of excellence in education. To sum up the strengths of YOF in just a few lines was a Herculean task. How do you sum up over nine decades of history? By surveying thousands of parents, alumni, students, faculty, and community members and creating focus groups to dig deep by discussing big issues and big ideas.

The Yeshivah of Flatbush’s successes are outlined in these pages. The content will Empower you, Educate you, and Inspire you to be a proud member of the Flatbush Family. You will see how our new Mission Statement encompasses what YOF was, is, and will be for many generations to come.

TO SUM UP THE STRENGTHS OF YOF IN JUST A FEW LINES WAS A HERCULEAN TASK.