FAQ - Yeshiva Toras Chaim

1) When does the zman start and finish?

Elul Zman 5777: Wednesday, Rosh Chodesh Elul 5777 / August 23rd, 2017 - Motzei Shabbos, Motzei Yom Kippur 5778 / September 30th, 2017.
Winter Zman 5778: Sunday the 2nd of Chesvan 5778 / October 22nd, 2017 - Thursday, the 21st of Adar 5778 / March 8th, 2018

For more details you can check our information packet here.

2) What is the daily schedule in Yeshiva?

Please click here to see the daily schedule.

3) What shiur am I in?

The Rebbeim will place each Bochur in a shiur that is most compatible to his style and will let the Talmidimknow when they come to Yeshiva.

4) What Mascheta is the Yeshiva learning next year?

In Elul 5777 the Yeshiva will be learning יבמות.

5) May I come and see Yeshiva Toras Chaim?

Yes. Please e-mail us in advance and we will suggest the best time.

6) May I come visit my son in Yeshiva?

Yeshiva Toras Chaim welcomes parents and we love meeting you and sharing nachas. Fathers are more than welcome to come learn with their sons in the Beis Medrash. However, please remember that it can be disruptive to your son's growth if you take him out of Yeshiva. Therefore, if you come to visit, please make sure to limit the amount of time you take your son out and try to arrange to do so during the breaks during the day. Rebbeim are generally available between 1:30 and 2:30 P.M.

7) Is there a group flight?

The Yeshiva does not arrange for a group flight as we have found that parents prefer booking their own flights and finding the best deals. Usually the Talmidim know who else is coming and are in touch with each other if they want to travel with someone else.

8) Why do I need Israeli Health Insurance? Can I just use my son's American Health insurance?

Yeshiva policy is that everyone must have Israeli Health insurance, whether AIM (recommended as it is Anglo Friendly, and they are always available to answer your questions) or a regular Israeli insurance such as Harel or Meuhedet (which we would only recommend if your son can manage the Israeli system, schedule appointments and converse with the doctor in Hebrew).

Why can't you simply use your American Health Insurance? Your son should never need to use this insurance, however in such a case where he will need immediate care, he will have to present a credit card and lay out the funds on the spot in order to be treated. Some hospitals may not admit your son without money or release him. In addition, he will have to get through all the red tape afterwards in order to be reimbursed and navigate the Israeli bureaucracy system.
We therefore don't allow this.

9) What are my son's college credit options?

Your son has 3 options for college credits in our Yeshiva: regular Yeshiva credits, Maalot Neve credits or the Touro/Skokie Overseas Programs. You can see more details about each option here.
Please note, the Overseas Programs' deadlines are usually around May 1st.

10) How do I apply for FAFSA?

Only Talmidim enrolled in either the Touro or Skokie overseas programs can apply for governmental financial aid via the FAFSA application as if in attendance at an American college. Overseas programs are looking for students that will complete their undergraduate degree at their college and will not accept students that do not intend to complete their degrees at the university. Note: it can take time to find out if you are approved, so take care of this ASAP. Contact the Office of Financial Aid at the college to which you are applying for deadline information.

11) Can we receive a 1098T for tax purposes?

Unfortunately not. Only American Universities can do this. Our understanding is that if you are enrolled in either the Touro or Skokie overseas programs, then you will be able to do this. Confirm with those programs directly. Note: these overseas programs are looking for students that will complete their undergraduate degree at their college and will not accept students that do not intend to complete their degrees at the university. The Maalot program, though US accredited, is based in E"Y and therefore will not enable you to get a 1098T form.

12) What are the fees for laundry service?

A washing machine/dryer rental service offers use of their machines in our dormitory. The fee for the entire year is $120. One of the talmidim will be in charge and he will collect the payments from your son. Payments can be made by cash or by credit card.

13) What is the Yeshiva's exact address?

7 Harikma St.
Romema, Jerusalem 9446807
Israel
Click here to see us on google maps (5 years ago, before the Yeshiva was built!)

14) Where do I mail tuition payments?

All US tuition checks should be made out to: Yeshiva Toras Chaim

Mail checks to:
Yeshiva Toras Chaim
c/o Twersky Family
126 Richmond Pl
Lawrence, New York 11559

Send an e-mail to office@ytchaim.com to let us know that you mailed the check(s).

15) How do I make a bank transfer?

SWIFT CODE NO. FIRBILITXXX
BRANCH: PAGI KANFEY NESHARIM
BRANCH NO. 182
ACCOUNT NAME: YESHIVAT TORAT CHAIM
ACCOUNT NUMBER: 743003
IBAN: IL120521820000000743003

16) What is the Yeshiva's refund policy?

The Yeshiva's refund policy is as follows:
A. The $250 registration fee is non-refundable.
B. Tuition payments use a quarterly system:
~ Until September 15th - %75 refund
~ Until December 15th - %50 refund
~ Until March 15th - %25 refund
~ After March 15th there is no refund

17) How do I request a college transcript?

Note: transcripts will only be issued if your tuition balance is paid up.

For Yeshiva credits:
E-mail office@ytchaim.com, request a transcript and let us know the exact e-mail and/or mailing address.

For Maalot credits:
Contact Mrs Baran at cbaran@nevey.org to request a transcript request form. Fill it out and send it back to her.
Contact Mrs. Heller at eheller@nevey.org if you would simply like to view your grades.