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amother
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Mon, Apr 20 2015, 8:31 pm
We are looking into schools in Monsey and Belz has come up as a possibility. We are not Belz ourselves though and we want to make sure our girls will feel comfortable. Does anyone know what the parent body is like?
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amother
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Mon, Apr 20 2015, 9:28 pm
Very chassidish and most kids are belz. The attitude is holier than thou.
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amother
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Mon, Apr 20 2015, 9:29 pm
I've gone there myself, but quite a few years ago. We're not Belz either (or any Chassidus really).
The school was still newer then, and I think I had more neutral classmates than Belze ones. The school itself was also more neutral.
However I think recently there's been a shift towards becoming more Belz and more chassidish.
Although I think it still is more neutral than the other big chassidish schools (Satmar, Viznitz, Pupa).
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amother
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Mon, Apr 20 2015, 10:01 pm
I know that it's more of a neutral school. It's not like other chasidish schools, there are alot of belz girls but just as much as not belz or neutral chasidish.
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amother
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Mon, Apr 20 2015, 11:10 pm
I disagree with the holier than thou statement. However, there's a strong Belz unity in the school but we always had non Belzers there and they were totally part of us.
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Scrabble123
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Tue, Apr 21 2015, 10:54 am
My experience with individuals in the school was not a "holier than thou attitude." I know some non Belzers that went to the school, and some Belzers too. I would definitely say that I was pretty impressed with them when compared to other standard Chassidishe schools in Monsey. It is Monsey, so it's not going to be like a BP school (I mean that socially, academically, etc. etc.), but if you belong there, you could really enjoy it.
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amother
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Tue, Apr 21 2015, 11:00 am
amother wrote: | Although I think it still is more neutral than the other big chassidish schools (Satmar, Viznitz, Pupa). |
This. That's why some BT couples who are not strongly affiliated with any group decide to send their children there. I think they are happy with their choice and the girls are well integrated.
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wifenmother
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Tue, Apr 21 2015, 11:05 am
Over the years the parent body has become more Belz, though there is still a fairly large percentage of non-
Belz students. Academically they're on a higher level than Pupa or Viznitz - more in line with Bais Rochel. Good luck getting in - you'll need that if you aren't Belz. And FYI - they tend to respond with whether or not you're accepted somewhat later than other schools, so you may be kept waiting...
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amother
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Tue, Apr 21 2015, 2:19 pm
thanks for all the replies. anyone know if any mothers drive there? also, how possible is it to get it in? can I call for an application or will it be an immediate "No"?
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Scrabble123
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Tue, Apr 21 2015, 2:21 pm
amother wrote: | thanks for all the replies. anyone know if any mothers drive there? also, how possible is it to get it in? can I call for an application or will it be an immediate "No"? |
Even if they say "no" immediately, you should still apply. I know someone (not Belz) who was initially told no, but later applied and was accepted. She is very happy in the school. There are some mothers who drive there, but I do not believe that they official accept driving mothers, especially if you and your family are not Belz.
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amother
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Tue, Apr 21 2015, 2:21 pm
I know mothers who drive and send their girls.
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amother
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Tue, Apr 21 2015, 2:24 pm
regarding the driving---do they have special connections that the school took them in or they really don't care if the mother drives?
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Scrabble123
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Tue, Apr 21 2015, 2:27 pm
amother wrote: | regarding the driving---do they have special connections that the school took them in or they really don't care if the mother drives? |
The ones I know are both Belz. It's very different when you belong to a chassidis and happen to drive than if you are an outsider. I heard that they are no longer accepting driving mothers, though it is probably evaluated on a case by case basis. Why don't you just call and ask for an application....? How much do you know about the school?
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amother
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Tue, Apr 21 2015, 2:27 pm
amother wrote: | regarding the driving---do they have special connections that the school took them in or they really don't care if the mother drives? |
The people I know, they are not Belz, had very good connections, but I don't know if driving was really an issue.
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amother
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Tue, Apr 21 2015, 2:38 pm
Question is---if we're not Belz and I drive and I call for an application, will I just get the door slammed in my face? Do I need to start off with finding a connection/someone to help me or will I be seriously considered on my own merits if I call myself?
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Scrabble123
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Tue, Apr 21 2015, 2:39 pm
amother wrote: | Question is---if we're not Belz and I drive and I call for an application, will I just get the door slammed in my face? Do I need to start off with finding a connection/someone to help me or will I be seriously considered on my own merits if I call myself? |
You should call and see how it goes.
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amother
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Tue, Apr 21 2015, 2:52 pm
"magenta amother" do you agree to just call up? anyone else have a feeling on the best approach?
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amother
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Tue, Apr 21 2015, 2:55 pm
please call on your own, and see how it goes from there.
fill out the application etc. then wait a week. if they dont call , you call them. I know this isnt fun. hang in there. dont let anyone be negative to you. keep on trying. dont give up. I was at a very low point. and bh I got in without anyone calling or going crazy. I was very lucky but you can too. so be hopeful but cautious.
I didnt send to belz, I am just talking about my experience.
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amother
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Tue, Apr 21 2015, 2:57 pm
I was just going to write "you should call and see" when I saw Scrabble123 had been faster than me!
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