Mesivta in Waterbury CT.

amother

Mon, Jun 24 2024, 1:09 pm

I’m looking for information I can’t think of the name of the yeshiva but it’s not Rabbi Kalish yeshiva apparently there is another one.
Anyone know which I’m talking about and if so any information would help.

amother

Azure

Mon, Jun 24 2024, 1:29 pm

amother OP wrote:

I assume you are you referring to Yesodei in Naugatuck? or, if you are moving to Waterbury, BH there is a new mesivta for the community, Mesivta Bnei Torah.

amother

Mon, Jun 24 2024, 2:22 pm

amother Azure wrote:

I assume you are you referring to Yesodei in Naugatuck? or, if you are moving to Waterbury, BH there is a new mesivta for the community, Mesivta Bnei Torah.

Yes thank you that’s it Bnei Torah.
Know anything about it? What type of boys and hashkafa and the learning?
While at it any info on Yesodei?

amother

Coffee

Mon, Jun 24 2024, 2:27 pm

Mbt started this past year specifically to be a school for local boys who don't want to go away. They will basically take any local boy who wants, and work with him.
Do you live here in waterbury?
The current 9th grade has about 10 boys. All great boys, different learning levels and range of hashkafa.
Any specific questions im happy to answer.

amother

Begonia

Mon, Jun 24 2024, 3:27 pm

MBT is run by Rabbi Martin. It's a tiny school, and really for locals. It doesn't have dorms. Do you live in Waterbury or are considering moving?

amother

Mon, Jun 24 2024, 3:33 pm

No I don't live in Waterbury but I was told my son would be able to go if he fits with the academic part.
He will be going into 10 grade.
He is having a hard time with gemara and might have adhd (some therapists I went to said yes some said no)
We are yeshivish light. He definitely fits in Waterbury and loves it there.
I'm worried about him keeping up.

amother

Coffee

Mon, Jun 24 2024, 3:57 pm

Have you spoken to rabbi Martin? If not you really should .
This year there are no boys who board but for next year there are a couple who may be coming ( not sure if they've committed yet). There is no dorm. If you have family/ close friend he can board by may make more sense. ( you say he loves it here I assume you've been)
It's not specifically for boys with adhd or learning issues but it's small groups and they try really hard to reach each boy where he is at.

amother

Mon, Jun 24 2024, 4:49 pm

I have a daughter there.
I should really speak to Rabbi Martin to find out but wanted to hear first about the yeshiva.

amother

Coffee

Mon, Jun 24 2024, 4:53 pm

I have a son there and bh happy. Any specific questions I'm happy to answer..

amother

Mon, Jun 24 2024, 7:18 pm

amother Coffee wrote:

I have a son there and bh happy. Any specific questions I'm happy to answer..

What type of boys go there?
What is the policy with electric devices, phones and I'm sure they are not allowed to vape but do they?
Do the boys wear white buttons down shirts and what type of pants and shoes are they permitted to wear?
Is there an English curriculum also?
What are the hours?

amother

Coffee

Mon, Jun 24 2024, 8:19 pm

amother OP wrote:

Not sure about specific electronics policy. About half the boys have dumb phones filtered. No smart phones that I know of.
No vaping.
White button downs, black dress pants ( they weaR regular chinos), black shoes.
There is a very basic English curriculum
Shacharis @8. They end 530. Night seder optional