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amother


 

Post Tue, Feb 04 2014, 11:45 pm
Does anyone know of any vocational programs for older teen boys? I am trying to help find some options for the son of a family friend who for various reasons has not been able to finish high school. He is a kind, soft spoken boy, and is able to learn, but traditional classrooms and academics are not the path for him currently.

I am certain that he could do very well in a hands on profession, and learning a skill/trade would do wonders for his self esteem.

Any information/direction would be so appreciated....
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Rubber Ducky




 
 
    
 

Post Wed, Feb 05 2014, 12:02 am
I'm not not whether it still exists, but there is/was a small yeshiva in Lancaster, Pennsylvania focusing on learning building trades. It is/was geared to post high school boys.
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DrMom




 
 
    
 

Post Wed, Feb 05 2014, 12:16 am
Are you looking at any particular geographical area, or where anywhere in the world do?
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amother


 

Post Wed, Feb 05 2014, 12:26 am
DrMom wrote:
Are you looking at any particular geographical area, or where anywhere in the world do?


LOL
Sorry!!! it was an oversight... I need something in Brooklyn (oh boy, now I am really going to get it... here I am just feeding the stereotype of us Brooklynites assuming we are the center of the universe!)
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DrMom




 
 
    
 

Post Wed, Feb 05 2014, 12:30 am
I figured as much...
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DrMom




 
 
    
 

Post Wed, Feb 05 2014, 1:12 am
Rubber Ducky wrote:
I'm not not whether it still exists, but there is/was a small yeshiva in Lancaster, Pennsylvania focusing on learning building trades. It is/was geared to post high school boys.

Are you sure those were yeshiva bochors and not Amish kids? Confused
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amother


 

Post Wed, Feb 05 2014, 1:21 am
I know a few HS boys who are good hashkafically, nice kids, not so academic, would be such a great idea for them if its done in a good sviva.

if no such a program, who is picking up the glove?

it takes a caring parent/ friend to create a new reality.

we all know some special people who started good program and benefited generations!
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amother


 

Post Wed, Feb 05 2014, 1:27 am
amother wrote:
I know a few HS boys who are good hashkafically, nice kids, not so academic, would be such a great idea for them if its done in a good sviva.

if no such a program, who is picking up the glove?

it takes a caring parent/ friend to create a new reality.

we all know some special people who started good program and benefited generations!


That is a very sweet thought... I just don't think I could quite pull it off at this point tho.... Sad
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amother


 

Post Wed, Feb 05 2014, 9:48 am
Bump....
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BlueRose52




 
 
    
 

Post Wed, Feb 05 2014, 10:11 am
I don't know much about it, but check out Mesivta Shaare Arazim, which is run by Rabbi Zev Freundlich, in Monsey.

Their website is at https://shaareiarazim.com .

The website isn't very thorough, so see their brochure for more detailed info: https://shaareiarazim.com/video/msa.pdf

It's not exactly a vocational school, but it lists many alternative classes, such as woodworking, music, cooking, a marching band, etc.

Best of luck.
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amother


 

Post Wed, Feb 05 2014, 11:37 pm
Thanks Blue Rose... unfortunately, he has sort of given up on his education, he's had quite a bit of....... unfairness..... in his life, to put it mildly, and has very low confidence and self esteem. He is seeing a therapist, but really needs something that will help toward his future, a profession, training in something he could work at, and enjoy and feel good about.

I wonder if there are any professionals out there who take on apprentices.... like in the olden days....
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boysrus




 
 
    
 

Post Wed, Feb 05 2014, 11:44 pm
BlueRose52 wrote:
I don't know much about it, but check out Mesivta Shaare Arazim, which is run by Rabbi Zev Freundlich, in Monsey.

Their website is at https://shaareiarazim.com .

The website isn't very thorough, so see their brochure for more detailed info: https://shaareiarazim.com/video/msa.pdf

It's not exactly a vocational school, but it lists many alternative classes, such as woodworking, music, cooking, a marching band, etc.

Best of luck.


hey! its not often that I recognize teh name of a school, but for once I do. I dont really have information about it, just that my friend just mentioned it as a posibility for her 14year old son who is not succeeding in teh yeshiva system and is ina non-jewish school right now.
defintiely take a look at the website...
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amother


 

Post Wed, Feb 05 2014, 11:49 pm
ok, ty Smile I definitely will....
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tehilak




 
 
    
 

Post Sun, Feb 16 2014, 7:00 am
If you are interested in a vocational yeshiva high school in Israel, check out mesivtaisrael.com.
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Gsanmb




 
 
    
 

Post Tue, Feb 18 2014, 2:44 pm
Yeshiva Darchei Torah in Far Rockaway has such a program, I believe.
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amother
Burgundy


 

Post Sun, Dec 09 2018, 10:10 am
Old thread, but I'm bumping this up. The op wanted for Brooklyn, I'll take for anywhere in the US, but prefer east coast. A dorm is a huge plus and for a high schooler. TIA
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sub




 
 
    
 

Post Sun, Dec 09 2018, 10:57 am
How old is he?
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amother
Burgundy


 

Post Mon, Dec 10 2018, 6:14 am
sub wrote:
How old is he?

I mentioned he's in high school. Anyone know of any?
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amother
Plum


 

Post Mon, Dec 10 2018, 6:34 am
Try contacting Yeshiva Doresh in North Miami Beach (Aventura), FL. I think they have some sort of vocational track.
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amother
Burgundy


 

Post Mon, Dec 10 2018, 6:37 am
amother wrote:
Try contacting Yeshiva Doresh in North Miami Beach (Aventura), FL. I think they have some sort of vocational track.

Thank you, but I know about that school. My nephew goes there. I don't think it's for my son because when I spoke to them they said he needs to be evaluated and while he is being evaluated, he's doesn't need a school IMO that specifically asks that.
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