YMY Code of Conduct
Code of Conduct
These guidelines were composed with the assumption that the freedom given to you will allow
for the most maturity and growth in your level of responsibility. These rules are not meant to
punish you or restrict you, but to make you have a spiritually meaningful year while also being
able to have fun.
Curfew:
The most important responsibility we have is to your parents. We must be able to keep
you safe and to be able to tell them where you are at all times. Having said that, we understand
your desire to go out and spend time with your friends.
While there is no requirement for sign in, students are expected to be back in the dormitory at
12:15 am on weeknights (Sunday-Wednesday) and 1am on Thursday and Saturday Nights.
Consistent violation by a student will result in strict enforcement of an earlier curfew.
If, due to extenuating circumstances, you will return to the dormitory after the appropriate time,
you must notify the madrichim by phone and text; the madrich will confirm this text. Failure to
notify a madrich will be treated as a serious offense.
Minyan:
Tefilah is an essential part of any student’s religious growth. A student’s ability to
consistently attend Minyan in a timely manner will demonstrate their maturity and self respect.
Being on time for minyan is not only important for your relationship with God, but to your fellow
students who may be waiting for you to start on time.
Minyan is a part of the Yeshivah program and will begin promptly at 7:45 am.
Friday minyan is mandatory.
Consistent failure to participate in Minyan on time will result in disciplinary action from the
Yeshiva.
Shiurim:
The rabbis you will be learning with this year are the most dedicated we could find.
They will be giving everything they have to make this year productive and meaningful for you. It
is your responsibility to join them in this, by arriving in classes on time and participating.
If you are going to be late to class, or are ill and cannot attend, text or call the rabbi to inform
him.
Failure to attend shiurim will result in a poor grade on your transcript. If the poor attendance
does not improve you will lose credits for that class. Along with this, consistent missing of
shiurim will put a student on an academic probation.
Please note that a large portion of each grade on the transcript is determined by your
attendance and participation.
Going Out:
We understand your natural desire to go out and have fun, and there is time in your
schedule to accomplish this goal. At the same time, we depend on you to act as mature,
God-fearing young men.
No matter where you are, you must conduct yourself as a representative of the community and
of Moreshet Yerushalayim.
As will be explained in detail at orientation in Israel, there are locations which are not
appropriate for Yeshivah students. Any infraction of this rule will be treated as an extremely
serious offense, and will have drastic consequences. If you are unsure about the suitability of a
place or activity, please check with your madrichim before going.
You may not leave Jerusalem on a weeknight without prior permission from Rabbi Shani or
Rabbi Sutton.
Shabbatot:
Shabbat in the Yeshivah is an important part of our program.
Students must be in attendance for “In Shabbats” as well as any Yeshivah Shabbatonim.
While you may leave Yeshivah for Shabbat on other weekends, you must notify Rabbi Shani or
Rabbi Tessler where you will be staying. You must also provide a contact number for your hosts
to the madrichim.
Family Visits:
We are well aware that you may miss your family, and they will miss you and
want to visit.
If your family is visiting Israel, we encourage your fathers to visit the Yeshivah and join in the
morning’s shiurim. You may not miss morning seder for a family visit without prior approval by
Rabbi Shani or Rabbi Tessler.
You may join your family in the afternoon, but must be back for night seder. Any exceptions
must be approved in advance by Rabbi Tessler or Rabbi Shani.
Leaving Yeshivah:
Experience has shown that it is best for students to plan to remain in Israel
for the length of the school year (excluding Pesah). In general, students may not leave Israel
during the school year.
If there are any emergencies or special circumstances, you must obtain personal approval from
Rabbi Sutton prior to booking your flight.
Failure to comply with this policy may result in expulsion.
Visitors:
With the exception of your immediate family members, girls may not enter the dormitory.
Violators will face severe consequences.
If you’d like to have someone sleep over at the Yeshivah, you must obtain prior approval from
Rabbi Shani.
Dress Code:
Dressing appropriately is an important element in being a Yeshivah student.
Dressing respectfully is an important element of respect for the Bet Midrash and the place you
pray, and also builds an awareness that you are standing in the presence of God.
Students may not wear shorts, pajamas, tank tops, flip-flops/slides or any clothing with
inappropriate writing or images to Minyan or shiurim.
Students may never be in the Bet Midrash if they are inappropriately dressed.
Drug Use:
There is a zero tolerance policy for drug use. (This includes Marijuana use.)
The Yeshivah reserves the right to drug test students at any time. Students who fail these tests
will be immediately expelled. As well, if you are caught with drugs on your possession you will
be expelled immediately.
Alcohol/Smoking:
Consumption of alcohol or smoking of any kind in the dormitory is forbidden. Violators will be
subject to an academic probation and may be expelled in certain circumstances. Use of
electronic cigarettes or Juul will be treated like smoking.
Please note that if a student is expelled, they will be asked to leave the dorm immediately and
housing until the flight will be the parents responsibility. The booking and payment of the flight
will be the responsibility of the parents.
As well, a student who is expelled, forfeits their transcript and accreditation from our Yeshiva.
These guidelines were composed with the assumption that the freedom given to you will allow
for the most maturity and growth in your level of responsibility. These rules are not meant to
punish you or restrict you, but to make you have a spiritually meaningful year while also being
able to have fun.
Curfew:
The most important responsibility we have is to your parents. We must be able to keep
you safe and to be able to tell them where you are at all times. Having said that, we understand
your desire to go out and spend time with your friends.
While there is no requirement for sign in, students are expected to be back in the dormitory at
12:15 am on weeknights (Sunday-Wednesday) and 1am on Thursday and Saturday Nights.
Consistent violation by a student will result in strict enforcement of an earlier curfew.
If, due to extenuating circumstances, you will return to the dormitory after the appropriate time,
you must notify the madrichim by phone and text; the madrich will confirm this text. Failure to
notify a madrich will be treated as a serious offense.
Minyan:
Tefilah is an essential part of any student’s religious growth. A student’s ability to
consistently attend Minyan in a timely manner will demonstrate their maturity and self respect.
Being on time for minyan is not only important for your relationship with God, but to your fellow
students who may be waiting for you to start on time.
Minyan is a part of the Yeshivah program and will begin promptly at 7:45 am.
Friday minyan is mandatory.
Consistent failure to participate in Minyan on time will result in disciplinary action from the
Yeshiva.
Shiurim:
The rabbis you will be learning with this year are the most dedicated we could find.
They will be giving everything they have to make this year productive and meaningful for you. It
is your responsibility to join them in this, by arriving in classes on time and participating.
If you are going to be late to class, or are ill and cannot attend, text or call the rabbi to inform
him.
Failure to attend shiurim will result in a poor grade on your transcript. If the poor attendance
does not improve you will lose credits for that class. Along with this, consistent missing of
shiurim will put a student on an academic probation.
Please note that a large portion of each grade on the transcript is determined by your
attendance and participation.
Going Out:
We understand your natural desire to go out and have fun, and there is time in your
schedule to accomplish this goal. At the same time, we depend on you to act as mature,
God-fearing young men.
No matter where you are, you must conduct yourself as a representative of the community and
of Moreshet Yerushalayim.
As will be explained in detail at orientation in Israel, there are locations which are not
appropriate for Yeshivah students. Any infraction of this rule will be treated as an extremely
serious offense, and will have drastic consequences. If you are unsure about the suitability of a
place or activity, please check with your madrichim before going.
You may not leave Jerusalem on a weeknight without prior permission from Rabbi Shani or
Rabbi Sutton.
Shabbatot:
Shabbat in the Yeshivah is an important part of our program.
Students must be in attendance for “In Shabbats” as well as any Yeshivah Shabbatonim.
While you may leave Yeshivah for Shabbat on other weekends, you must notify Rabbi Shani or
Rabbi Tessler where you will be staying. You must also provide a contact number for your hosts
to the madrichim.
Family Visits:
We are well aware that you may miss your family, and they will miss you and
want to visit.
If your family is visiting Israel, we encourage your fathers to visit the Yeshivah and join in the
morning’s shiurim. You may not miss morning seder for a family visit without prior approval by
Rabbi Shani or Rabbi Tessler.
You may join your family in the afternoon, but must be back for night seder. Any exceptions
must be approved in advance by Rabbi Tessler or Rabbi Shani.
Leaving Yeshivah:
Experience has shown that it is best for students to plan to remain in Israel
for the length of the school year (excluding Pesah). In general, students may not leave Israel
during the school year.
If there are any emergencies or special circumstances, you must obtain personal approval from
Rabbi Sutton prior to booking your flight.
Failure to comply with this policy may result in expulsion.
Visitors:
With the exception of your immediate family members, girls may not enter the dormitory.
Violators will face severe consequences.
If you’d like to have someone sleep over at the Yeshivah, you must obtain prior approval from
Rabbi Shani.
Dress Code:
Dressing appropriately is an important element in being a Yeshivah student.
Dressing respectfully is an important element of respect for the Bet Midrash and the place you
pray, and also builds an awareness that you are standing in the presence of God.
Students may not wear shorts, pajamas, tank tops, flip-flops/slides or any clothing with
inappropriate writing or images to Minyan or shiurim.
Students may never be in the Bet Midrash if they are inappropriately dressed.
Drug Use:
There is a zero tolerance policy for drug use. (This includes Marijuana use.)
The Yeshivah reserves the right to drug test students at any time. Students who fail these tests
will be immediately expelled. As well, if you are caught with drugs on your possession you will
be expelled immediately.
Alcohol/Smoking:
Consumption of alcohol or smoking of any kind in the dormitory is forbidden. Violators will be
subject to an academic probation and may be expelled in certain circumstances. Use of
electronic cigarettes or Juul will be treated like smoking.
Please note that if a student is expelled, they will be asked to leave the dorm immediately and
housing until the flight will be the parents responsibility. The booking and payment of the flight
will be the responsibility of the parents.
As well, a student who is expelled, forfeits their transcript and accreditation from our Yeshiva.
If you have any further questions, please reach out to us at [email protected] .
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