Margolin Hebrew Academy

🌟 Key Highlights: Margolin Hebrew Academy

Margolin Hebrew Academy – Feinstone Yeshiva of the South (MHA-FYOS) is a private, co-educational Orthodox Jewish day school in Memphis, Tennessee. It is committed to a dual-curriculum model that integrates rigorous college preparatory general studies with intensive Torah and Judaic studies, preparing students for success in life, college, and Torah learning.

🏫 Overview

• Type: Private / Orthodox Jewish Day School (Parochial)

• Location: East Memphis, Tennessee (Audubon Park area)

• Grades Served: Pre-Kindergarten (PK3) – 12th Grade

• Enrollment: Approximately 200–225 students

• Core Mission: To empower and inspire Jewish children with the knowledge, skills, and passion needed to achieve success and make meaningful contributions to society, promoting excellence in Judaic and General studies.

• Accreditation: SAIS (Southern Association of Independent Schools).

• Affiliation: Supported by Orthodox congregations and the Vaad Harabonim (Rabbinical Council) of Memphis.

✅ What Makes the School Unique?

MHA-FYOS is defined by its comprehensive dual curriculum, spiritual rigor, and specialized high school divisions:

• Dual Curriculum: Students in Grades 1–12 participate in a day split equally between Judaic Studies (including Chumash, Gemara, Halacha, Navi, and Ivrit/Hebrew language) and General Studies (Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies).

• Specialized High Schools: The high school, known as the Cooper Yeshiva of the South, operates two separate divisions: Cooper Yeshiva High School for Boys (CYHSB) and Goldie Margolin High School for Girls (GMHSG), housed in separate buildings on the same campus.

• College and Yeshiva Preparation: Graduates have a 100% college acceptance rate and many attend a gap year at advanced yeshivot or seminaries in Israel before university.

• Chesed (Service) Focus: Fosters a commitment to Torah learning and Torah living, including communal responsibility. High school students are required to perform community service hours per school year.

• Boarding Program: Offers separate dormitory facilities for both boys and girls in the high school divisions, attracting students from across the United States.

• Small School Advantage: Maintains a very low student-teacher ratio (around 4:1) and a small average class size, ensuring individualized care and mentorship.

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