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.

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 G-d, 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. Consistent missing of shiurim will put a student on an academic probation. Please note that a significant portion of each grade on the transcript is determined by your
attendance and participation.

 

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.

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, G-d fearing young men. No matter where you are, you must conduct yourself as a representative of the community and of Yeshivat 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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If there are any emergencies or special circumstances, you must obtain personal approval from Rabbi Sutton prior to booking your flight.

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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.

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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 G-d.

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Students may not wear shorts, pajamas, tank tops, flip-flops/slides or any clothing with inappropriate writing or images to Minyan or shiurim.

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Students may never be in the Bet Midrash if they are inappropriately dressed.

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Drug Use:

There is a zero tolerance policy for drug use. (This includes marijuana use.)

 

The Yeshivah reserves the right to test students for drugs at any time. Students who fail a drug test will be immediately expelled, as will students found in possession of drugs.​​

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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. Electronic cigarettes and Juul are considered equivalent to smoking.

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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. A student who is expelled forfeits their transcript and accreditation from our Yeshivah.

 

If you have any further questions, please reach out to us at office@moreshetyerushalayim.com .