Aug 10 2012 5:56 pm

FIRST REPORT: Yeshivah Nesivos Ohr will be closing down, TLS has learned. The following is an Email sent to the parents of the more than 150 boys who are now left without a yeshiva for next year. The Yeshiva has been struggling for the last few years despite its stellar reputation, and top notch staff of Rebbeim. A small group of parents worked tirelessly to help save the school, but to no avail. They are now hoping the other Mosdos in town will absorb the impact.

“Dear Fellow Yeshiva Nesivos Ohr Parents,



It is with a heavy heart that we write this letter to inform you that Yeshiva Nesivos Ohr will not be re-opening this Elul.



Over the last 6 months, we have worked to do what we could to keep the yeshiva’s dream alive. We have been aided enormously by numerous extraordinary Askanim, However, the deficit has proven too large, and we were unable to find an appropriate individual to lead the yeshiva to success in the coming years.



We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for rising to the occasion, for pitching in in a way that showed your dedication to your children’s well-being. One of the things that became evident as we looked to find the appropriate individual to take on our Mossad, was that our parents are one of our school’s greatest assets.



Lastly, we would like to give a big Y’asher Koach to each and every Rebbi and Teacher, and our wonderful office staff. Throughout an extraordinarily difficult time, they kept the focus on what was real – our children’s chinuch, and our boys’ success. They went well beyond the call of duty to rise above a difficult situation and minimize the impact on our boys, and for that we are extremely grateful.



We apologize for the late date of this letter – up until this week, we have all been doing our best to keep the dream of our Mossad alive. However, as the school-year approaches, we are left with no choice but to share this difficult news and to allow us all the opportunity to make plans for the future.



we are working with the other school in town to get all the kids placed and we will keep you posted with developments.



Sincerely,

Nesivos Ohr Parents.” TLS.