Lamplighters Yeshivah

"Lamplighters Yeshivah was never about Jewish Montessori or an innovative model or cameras in the classrooms or creative Charidy campaigns. Lamplighters was, and always will be, about the mandate we have to care deeply about the whole life of each person, in all their nuance and complexity. It’s about the power of loving a child and Trust as the greatest commodity. It's about creating an environment where every person is and feels truly seen-- because the cost of our children feeling invisible, of having to hide, is just too high."

Our founder, Yocheved Sidof, bids farewell.

As Lamplighters Yeshivah Closes its Doors, Founder Bids Farewell Yocheved Sidof, who founded and led Lamplighters Yeshivah for 10 years until it closed its doors this week, reflects on the impact the school has had on students, educators, and the Chabad educational landscape during that time.

From Day 1 quarantine living, the teachers at Lamplighters Yeshivah stepped up in their exceptional way to create a robust, child-sensitive, stimulating online program for our children.

What is most inspiring for me (and this sentiment is shared by other parents at LL) are the kinds of conversations I get to overhear as my kids are logged on. Teachers who are gracious, patient, resourceful, and authentically empathetic to the changes we are all navigating now.

Last night, after a bit of a rough day for my seven-year-old, her Morah Facetimed her to hear about her day, offer her some guidance, review the day's schedule, and commiserate. I had tears in my eyes. So much love and care. If that's not teaching, I don't know what is.

Like so many of us, Lamplighters' parents are hurting now and many were not able to fully uphold their tuition commitment this month. This greatly impacted our ability to pay our teachers. We're running this fundraiser now and EVERY DOLLAR GOES TO PAYING OUR TEACHERS- and all funds will be MATCHED 20%!

There are lots of great causes now in this time of need. If you have some charity and want to align yourself with the holy act of teaching children, here is a good opportunity.

Lamplighters Yeshivah The teachers are the heart and soul of Lamplighters.Within a day of shelter-at-home hitting Crown Heights and schools being closed, they rallied together and, using their characteristic creative, entrepreneurial spirit, built a comprehensive, age-appropriate, stimulating online learning experience f...

Oh ya! Lamplighters Yeshivah online learning is in full swing. From preschool to mesivta, our dedicated, creative teachers, supportive parents and committed students are recreating their rich learning environments— together. We’re using , , platform and more to engage our students. Day 1 off to a great start, bh!

We're in this together. Be there with us, this Sunday!

Where: Foley Square
111 Worth St, New York, New York 10013
When: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Happy Chanukah from Lamplighters!!!! Needless to say, this light-filled, miracle-inducing holiday is totally our jam. (Yes, we like jelly.)

Wisdom and love from a fourth-grader, written on Charidy day.

Rosh Chodesh Kislev in the LL Girls School! Mazel tov to our birthday girls and to those girls honored with Academic, Derech Eretz and Friendship and Community Awards.

THANK YOU! 770 of you believe in us, it means the world to us to have the support of this incredible community behind us. Thank you, today and everyday!

You know you wanna be there 😉
CHARIDY.com/lamplighters.

We're clearly in Purim mode over here...