Shalsheles: Continuing the Chain to Eternity
Shalsheles Bais Yaakov is an all-girls Hebrew day school. We take pride in our highly academic and fully-accredited Jewish and secular education. Each student is encouraged to invest in her grades and reach her utmost potential. Students who require educational support are given all services to enable them to flourish.
The structured learning environment at Shalsheles is coupled with sensitivity, warmth, and love. Each student is embraced in our non-judgmental, accepting atmosphere. The girls arrive from various different backgrounds; many are from public school, some are the only religious ones in their family, and others are from completely religious homes. The desire to connect and grow spiritually and educationally is a common ground between each of our students.
Our students graduate as proud, highly-educated Jewish girls.
Individualized Direction
We keep our classes small to give each student the chance to shine amongst her peers. Our student to teacher ratio is, on average, 16:1.
Growth-Oriented Atmosphere
In Shalsheles, Judaism is viewed as a cherished privilege. We use encouragement, not pressure, to enable our students to continue growing in their individual paths.
Solid Education
We provide an all-inclusive education; from general Jewish studies, to arts and music, to secular studies. We cover all facets of a highly academic school.
Family Connected
Our philosophy is to involve Shalsheles families in all aspects of school life. We help with specific, targeted outreach and include parents and family in many of our events.
Our History
1989
It’s the year known for the fall of the Iron Curtain. What’s less known is the hordes of Jewish girls who landed on the shores of America, escaping their childhood land. They were bereft of a school, a community, and a place to call home. Shalsheles became that home. It opened its doors in September 1991 and provided a nurturing environment to the Russian and Bukharian girls who enrolled. They now had a secure place to call their own.
2005
Shalsheles, though financially strapped, expanded beyond belief. The school became known for its exceptional success and student motivation, causing many parents to register their daughters. Syrians girls successfully joined the Russians and Bukharians.
2015
The school continued its reputation as a solid religious and educational environment. It provided ELAs, regents, and PSATs for all students. Many students continued on to colleges of their choice after they graduated.
2025
Today, with close to 200 students enrolled in our school, we are going strong. We are proud of our girls; a beautiful blend of various backgrounds. Whether it’s Russian, Bukharian, Syrian, American, Israeli, or Chassidish, we are one united group. Each focused on personal and collective growth.
Shalsheles is the place to be
Shalsheles is the place to be. I’ve been in this school since 7th grade and I’ve graduated this year. The past 6 years were incredible. It was a home away from home. The principals, teachers, and all the students were so warm and caring, they made you want to come back every single day and be part of the amazing atmosphere. I couldn’t have asked for a better place to spend my years as a student. I am happy I chose Shalsheles because it made me into the person I am today!
Ayala
I felt like I belonged
I was in public school for several years and struggled socially, unable to find my place. When I arrived at Shalsheles, it was a brand new and exciting world where I immediately felt I belonged. My school has prepared me with a top quality education, enabling me to gain admission to a prestigious college of my choice. I’m so grateful that my mom enrolled me in Shalsheles.
Rachel