A private yeshivah in Oakhurst, NJ — preserving the legacy of our community while cultivating an environment of Torah, academic excellence, and the unique potential of every child.
Our community is expanding — and our children should not have to travel far for the rich, heritage-rooted education they deserve. Magen Abot Yeshivah was founded to preserve and build upon the legacy of our heritage, right here in Oakhurst.
Each year we add another grade, building a school carefully, intentionally, and with the future of every family in mind.
Begin the Conversation →Every classroom, every conversation, and every choice flows from these five guiding principles — the foundation of a Magen Abot education.
Guided by Torah principles and Jewish law in every aspect of learning and living.
An uncompromising commitment to top-tier Judaic and secular studies.
Kindness, empathy, and a culture of action-oriented service to others.
Modeling proper Jewish behavior with respect, dignity, and grace.
Raising the future leaders of our families, our shul, and our people.
Whole-child development across social, emotional, cognitive, physical, and creative dimensions — paired with active parental partnership.
A warm, joyful, exploratory environment where Torah values and early learning blossom hand-in-hand.
Rigorous Judaic and General Studies woven together, preparing menschen for life and lifelong learning.
A look inside the joy, the learning, and the community of Magen Abot Yeshivah.
Decades of combined experience teaching, leading, and building schools — now devoted to building Magen Abot.
20+ years of experience teaching and mentoring students at Hillel Yeshiva of Deal, Magen David Yeshiva of Brooklyn and Hillel of Rochester. Founder & Director of Camp MAXX. Assistant Rabbi at Ohel Simha Park Avenue Synagogue of Deal.
25+ years teaching and administration at Ateret Torah, YDE, Hillel Yeshiva, and The New Seminary. Masters in Special Education (Adelphi), Masters in School Building Leadership & Administration (St. John's), Behavioral Analysis Degree (Arcadia).
Lay leaders, parents, and community members guiding the vision and growth of Magen Abot Yeshivah.
We review every application personally and reach out to begin the interview process. Whether you have one question or one hundred, we welcome the conversation.
Schedule a tour, ask a question, or simply say shalom. Our doors and our hearts are open.