The mission of Maimonides School is to produce religiously observant,
educated Jews who will remain faithful to their religious beliefs, values,
and practices as they take their place as contributing members of the
general society. Maimonides provides its students with both an outstanding
religious education and an excellent college preparatory secular education
in an atmosphere that reinforces their commitment to Torah and observance
of mitzvot.
That the study and practice of halacha
(Torah and mitzvot) are the quintessential core of Judaism.
That halacha must be taught in an honest, sophisticated
and challenging manner.
That the school must provide an all-encompassing religious atmosphere
in which the observance of halacha in the totality of its
ethical and ritual components is central.
That our students be exposed to the beauty of the Jewish tradition
and power and profundity of Jewish faith.
That our students be encouraged to strive for moral and spiritual
excellence.
That our students deserve and should receive the finest possible
general studies education so that they can continue their academic
training in the colleges and universities of their choice.
That families from all sectors of the Jewish community seeking to
give their children an intensive Jewish education are welcome in
our school.
That our graduates should become respected and contributing members
of the Jewish and general communities.
That our students should develop a spiritual bond and sense of identification
with the State of Israel.
That our students should be imbued with an attitude of respect toward
one’s fellow man (k’vod habriot) and love of
one’s fellow Jew (ahavat Yisrael). |
This is what we have taught our more than 1,500 alumni, and we are justifiably
proud of the manner in which most of them have exemplified these beliefs
and attitudes in their personal lives. We will continue to observe these
guidelines in educating our students.
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