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Fasman Yeshiva High School, also known as Skokie Yeshiva, or simply "the Yeshiva" to its students and to members of the Chicago Jewish community, is the all-boys high school division of Hebrew Theological College in Skokie, Illinois. As of 2006, the school has about 140 students enrolled in grades 9-12. Fasman Yeshiva offers a dual curriculum of secular and Judaic studies.

Fasman Yeshiva High School is located on a 13-acre (53,000 m²) campus shared with Hebrew Theological College and Hillel Torah Jewish Day School. The Administration Building includes a dining hall, auditorium, library, dormitory and classrooms. The science laboratories, bookstore and game room are also in this building. The Beis Midrash building includes a large study hall as well as additional classrooms, an auditorium and a fitness center. Sports facilities include a lit, full-size outdoor basketball court and a baseball field.^[1]

Mission

The mission of Fasman Yeshiva High School is to imbue each student with the spiritual experience of Jewish living through religious observance and to develop a well adjusted person loyal to his heritage. Fasman Yeshiva High School attempts to provide a nurturing environment for Jewish Orthodox young men by offering them an intensive Torah education from traditional Judaic sources with emphasis upon the inculcation of ethical conduct and growth in Torah study as a lifelong process.

Simultaneously, it is the mission of Fasman Yeshiva High School to offer a quality college preparatory program that prepares students to become productive, creative and secure citizens in an ever-changing technological society.

Recognizing the significance of the State of Israel and its national institutions, Fasman Yeshiva High School desires to instill in its students an attachment to the State of Israel and its people as well as a sense of responsibility for their welfare.^[2]

General Studies Department

Fasman's general education program includes Advanced Placement college-level courses in biology, calculus, computer science, government and politics, U.S. history, Micro/Macro-economics and English. However, certain Advanced Placement offerings vary from year to year. Students are also required to take a minimum of three years of modern, conversational Hebrew.^[3]

Torah Studies Department

Fasman Yeshiva High School's Torah studies curriculum includes a preparatory shiur, which is designed to assist students with limited exposure to Talmud to develop their basic skills, in addition to three levels of Jewish studies classes per grade. Each Jewish studies teacher teaches his students Talmud, Jewish Law and Hebrew Bible. Additionally, many students are enrolled in a variety of optional Jewish studies classes after school hours.^[4]

Sports

Fasman Yeshiva High School's basketball team used to participate in the Metro Prep Conference, as well as in the state series sponsored by the IHSA. Beginning with the 2010-2011 school year, the school will be leaving the Metro Prep Conference. As they will be a non-conference school they will participate in the IHSA Private School Tournament. There are multiple Intramural leagues including Basketball, Baseball, Football, Tennis, And Soccer. [1]

See also

• Hebrew Theological College
• Yeshiva

References