- Yeshiva Ohr Yisrael
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Weinbaum Yeshiva High School 
Location 7902 Montoya Circle
1458 Holly Ln NE
Atlanta, Georgia 30329-4008
United StatesInformation Type Jewish Private Founded 2002 Status Open CEEB Code 110265 Grades 9-12 Age range 14-18 Number of students 41[1] Student to teacher ratio 3.47[1] Language English and Hebrew Campus type Suburban Website ohryisrael.org Yeshiva Ohr Yisrael Of Atlanta is a private, Orthodox Jewish high school located in Atlanta, Georgia.[2] The school is both a Yeshiva and a fully accredited college preparatory high school for boys in grades 9-12. It was established to provide an option for high school boys who want a classical Yeshiva education.
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History
The school was established in 2002 with only 9 students and as of 2008, has 41 students.
Leadership
The school is headed by Rabbi Mayer Neuberger, the Rosh Yeshiva, and Rabbi Avraham Kanarek], the Menahel. The school is run with the guidance of gedolim such as Rabbi Shmuel Kamenetsky and Rabbi David Twersky.
Ideology and curriculum
The mission of Yeshiva Ohr Yisrael of Atlanta is to inspire and assist each student in his quest to: nurture a personal relationship with Hashem, develop and refine his character, immerse himself in serious Torah scholarship, and attain the knowledge and skills necessary to be an articulate and well read citizen, prepared for higher education and the professional careers that follow.
The school offers a dual curriculum; a classical yeshiva education together with a fully accredited college preparatory general studies program.
Location
The school is located in the Atlanta Jewish community, in Dekalb County, Georgia.
Student body
Student population is both local (Atlanta, GA) and from other cities and countries. A dorm is available for students from outside of Atlanta.
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