The Yeshiva University High School for Girls (YUHSG/Central) is thrilled to open its doors on Sunday, November 1, for its annual Open House event. It’s not only a chance to welcome prospective eighth graders and their families to the Holliswood campus, but an opportunity for all Wildcats—inspired by this year’s theme, Living with Gratitude: Modeh Ani – to share their appreciation for the unique warmth and opportunities that await the young women who walk through its doors.
YUHSG’s Admissions Coordinator, Mrs. Rachel Sacknovitz, highlighted the importance of this year’s event. “Our Open House is more than an introduction to our school; it’s an opportunity for families to experience what makes Central so special,” she said. “They see firsthand how our commitment to Torah values, academic excellence, and vibrant student life come together to foster growth and confidence in every girl. At Central, each student is challenged to reach her potential while receiving the support and inspiration she needs to discover her unique strengths and talents.”
YUHSG serves as the first entry point to Yeshiva University (YU) for all students. As YU’s official girls’ high school, the school provides its students with a strong advantage: a direct line to one of the world’s leading Jewish universities. YUHSG students who qualify through the school’s Honors Pathways Program can earn automatic admission to the Honors Program at Stern College for Women. Now in its third year, the Pathways Program has proven to be an enormous success and the start of a rich legacy. YUHSG junior Ahuva Feldman was one of the first Pathways students. “Central has helped me build strong connections to Yeshiva University through its direct affiliation with YU, college courses taught at Central by YU and Stern professors, and its unique Pathways Program, which has helped me to visualize a life following the path of YU and its values throughout my high school experience and beyond,” she said. “I feel so supported by Central’s students and faculty in anything I do. Everyone is always willing to lend a helping hand and cheer me on.”
An additional link to the university is the school’s YU Advancement Program, which enables YUHSG students to take 12 credits of YU courses during their senior year. Other successful programs demonstrating the close relationship between YUHSG and YU include the YUHS Leadership Track, which cultivates student leaders through mentorship and specialized coursework, and the YUHSG Rambam Bekiut Program, which grants students the chance to learn with YU roshei yeshivah – the only program of its kind. YUHSG’s prestigious Science Institute also bears close YU ties, with participants taking advantage of research opportunities at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and attending YU’s yearly Medical Ethics Conference. “The support and guidance of Central’s Science Department, as well as my participation in the Science Institute Program, have helped me cultivate a greater love for the sciences and the medical field that I hope to carry with me into the future,” Ahuva continued. The school also offers leadership opportunities with its FIRE (Friends Inspiring Religious Experiences) Ruach and Luach Fellowship Program, and for students demonstrating talent in the written, visual, or performing arts, the Adira Rose Koffsky a”h Humanities Scholars Program, now in its fourth year, offers an immersive, yearlong learning experience. On Sunday, November 1, YUHSG students will be on hand to speak personally about these programs, as well as the variety of clubs, athletic programs, and chesed opportunities that coalesce with the school’s rigorous academic programs.
