Torah and Gemara study (historical description)
A 2018 school newsletter describes group learning using speech and sign language, with visual text presentation so students can follow lessons together.
At a glance
- Grades
- 9 – 12
- Gender
- Boys / young men.
- Boarding
- Yes
- Board
- Independent
- Religious affiliation
- Jewish.
- Principal
- Kenneth Kakon
- Program type
- Site based only
- Associations
- No Association Membership
Academics & learning
- Curriculum
- Historical school materials describe Torah/Gemara learning and secular studies supported by speech and sign language, with visual teaching methods and interpretation. A 2018 newsletter discusses the yeshiva’s instructional approach; the current website does not publish a current academic course catalogue or grade span.
Course descriptions
Secular studies and student support (historical description)
Older official fundraising material refers to secular studies staff, interpreting, dorm supervision and recreational programming; current availability is not confirmed.
School images
School videos
Learning programs
Specializations
Education for young men with hearing loss.
Learning support
Specialized education for students with hearing loss · supported by full interpreting services. · Full interpreting services.
Student life
Sports
Recreational programming includes sports and swimming.
Facilities
Supervised dorms. Fundraising priorities include computer and speech therapy rooms · a kitchen · laundry room · lounge · Smart Boards · beds and furniture.
Outdoor activities & education
- Sports and swimming (historical school description): Older official school material mentions sports and swimming as recreation. No current schedule or campus programme was found.
About the school
Yeshivas Nefesh Dovid is a yeshiva in Toronto for young men with hearing loss, offering religious and secular education with interpreting services and dorm supervision.
Location & school highlights
Location
- 77 Stormont Avenue
- Toronto
- Ontario M5N 2C3
- Canada.
What makes the school distinct
- Specialized education for young men with hearing loss
- with trained and qualified rebbeim
- secular studies staff
- full interpreting services and supervised dorms.
Notable alumni
Yehuda Meyer, who interpreted a halachic shiur at Nefesh Dovid on June 9, 2020.
Contact
- Phone
- 416-630-6220
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