Westchester Hebrew High School
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| Westchester Hebrew High School | |
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| Location | |
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856 Orienta Avenue, Mamaroneck, New York United States | |
| Coordinates | 40°56′07″N 73°43′31″W / 40.9352°N 73.7254°W |
| Information | |
| Other name | WHHS |
| Type | Non-public |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Modern Orthodox Judaism |
| Established | c. 1976 |
| Head teacher | Jeffrey Bloom |
| Grades | 9 – 12 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Team name | Wolverines |
| Website | whhsny |
Westchester Hebrew High School (WHHS) is a private Jewish high school in Mamaroneck, New York, United States.
History[edit]
The school, which was founded c. 1976, is the only co-educational Modern Orthodox Jewish high school in Westchester County, New York.[1]
As a private school, WHHS has benefitted from its association with the Partnership for Excellence in Jewish Education, a fundraising organization dedicated to defraying part of the cost of tuition.[2] Both Judaic and general studies are included in the school's curriculum.[3]
Enrollment[edit]
The school enrolls students from the U.S. states of New York, Connecticut, and New Jersey. Within New York State, students originate from Westchester and Rockland counties, as well as New York City (including the Riverdale area of Bronx, and Queens).[4] While many students go on to study in American universities such as Brandeis, Columbia, University of Pennsylvania and Brown, others continue their studies in Israel, or move there. In the aftermath of the killing there of the infant Yehuda Shoham, WHHS raised money to plant a forest in his memory after his mother delivered a speech at the school.[3]
Leadership[edit]
Jeffrey Bloom is the current head of school.[1] In the past, Baruch Majerowicz served as headmaster at WHHS.[3]
Sports[edit]
The school's team—the Westchester Wolverines—is a member of the Metropolitan Yeshiva High School Athletic League. It takes part in various junior varsity and varsity team sports which include basketball, baseball, volleyball, softball, soccer, wrestling, hockey and golf.[5]
See also[edit]
- Education in Westchester County
- The Leffell School (formerly Solomon Schechter School of Westchester), a K-12 Jewish day school affiliated with the Conservative Movement
References[edit]
- ^ a b Longstreth, Sarah (March 21, 2021). "The Top Private High Schools in Westchester County". Westchester Magazine. Today Media. Retrieved May 15, 2024.
- ^ Rosenberg, Merri (September 10, 2000) "Program Promotes Jewish Schools" ProQuest 431550348 The New York Times. Retrieved May 16, 2024. (subscription required)
- ^ a b c Meaney, Karen (December 16, 2001) "Q&A: Rabbi Discusses Teaching In Face of Terrorism" ProQuest 908620136 The Journal News. Retrieved May 16, 2024. (subscription required)
- ^ "Welcome", whhsny.org. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
- ^ "Student Life: Athletics", whhsny.org. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
External links[edit]
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