Student life

Student Life

Students who attend Tiferes Menachem range in age from 18 years and older, but most are in their 20’s and early 30’s. They come from a variety of backgrounds and Jewish experience. The most common distinction among all students is that they are at the beginning of their Jewish learning experience and they have a strong desire to learn and grow.

In this regard, life at the Yeshiva revolves predominantly around the daily schedule of learning. However, there is time for recreation and exercise. Twice a week a fitness training program is offered for interested students.

Community outreach is also part of the Tiferes experience. Once a week students visit members of the local and neighboring communities to bolster Jewish awareness and practical observance.

There are monthly trips to the main Lubavitch community in the Crown Heights section of Brooklyn. Students are given the opportunity to spend Shabbos with families there and see Jewish observance in action. The Jewish Holidays are spent similarly, although students are given the option to travel home if they desire.

Dorm life & guidelines

Tiferes Menachem’s dormitory is located within the same facility as its dining room and study hall.
All students who learn full-time in the Yeshiva live in the dorm.
All rooms are shared by 2 or more students.
Students are responsible for the tidiness of their own rooms.
Students should bring their own linen and blankets.
All dorm rooms have locks. Keys are provided for the students’ security for a small deposit refundable upon return.
For safekeeping valuables, like large sums of money, should not be left in the dormitory, but entrusted to the Yeshiva office.
Guests are not allowed in the dormitory without the prior approval from the Yeshiva office.

Meals

Kosher meals of the highest kashrus standards are served three times a day for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
In addition, refreshments such as fruits, baked goods, coffee and tea, are available in the dining room throughout the day.
Meals are served in a buffet, self-serve style.
All students participate in the meal plan.
Students are not permitted to use the kitchen facility.
A refrigerator is provided for students who wish to buy their own food.

Telephone, internet, mail

A telephone is provided for Tiferes Menachem students. The number for incoming calls is (718) 265 – 9317.
The telephone costs $ 0.25 per local call. A calling card is necessary for long distance.
The telephone is for use only outside of scheduled learning time, except in case of an emergency.
Friends and family should be notified as to the appropriate times for calling.
Calls are asked to be kept short in courtesy to other students.
There is a voice mail feature on the phone which accepts messages if the line is busy or not answered.
Cell phone use is permitted. Students should check for available services.
A personal email box for each student is available. This is the only account students will be able to access using our student computer. Students can write email offline and their mail will be sent and received once a day.
Mail through regular post is available at the Yeshiva’s Sea Gate, Brooklyn address c/o Yeshiva Tiferes Menachem.

Tuition, Room & Board

The fees for tuition, room & board are found on Tiferes Menachem’s application form. These fees are assessed on a per month basis with discounts available to those who pay six months or more in advance. Tiferes Menachem never turns a sincere student away because of financial hardship. Students seeking financial aid may be granted a partial deferment until they leave the program. Payment schedules can also be arranged.