Florida Seminary Lowers Tuition

We find ourselves in the midst of the time of year that 12th grade Lubavitcher girls are filling out their application forms, and hoping to be accepted in one of the Lubavitch Seminaries around the world.

Parents are wondering how to come up with the money, to cover the tuition, airline tickets, and spending money, that it will cost to send their daughter away for this pivotal year of her life.

As some families struggle with whether their daughters will be able to go to seminary altogether, and many families have even totally ”given up” on ever sending their daughters to Seminary, one Seminary is taking steps to alleviate some of the pressure on both the girls and the parents.

The Chaya Aydel Seminary in Hallandale Beach, Florida (CAS) is entering its 12th (Bas Mitzvah) year of excellence in education.

CAS has become well known for its well rounded program and Chassidishe environment. The involved and caring administration, the dynamic diversified faculty, the warmth and individualized focus have inspired the growth of over 250 students who have walked through its doors since its inception in 2002. A large percentage of CAS graduates are Shluchos, Rebbetzins, and Teachers in Yeshivas and Jewish Day Schools all over the world.

The Chaya Aydel Seminary has decided to increase the number of students that it will accept for the coming school year by 10-15 girls from its current limit of 25, while putting into place, a 10% to 20% scholarship for all Anash families that are in need due to financial hardship.

This is in addition to not raising the modest $12,000 tuition cost (that includes room and board) for the 8th year in a row bringing the total modified tuition (if certain criteria is met) to as low as $9,600!

The Seminary hopes that this will help make it easier for numerous families as they prepare for the upcoming year.
For more information about the Chaya Aydel Seminary and about this unique scholarship opportunity, and to apply, please log on to www.chayaaydelsem.com or call (954) 458-1877 or (954) 826-7979 . Seminary Principal is third generation Mechanech par excellence, Rabbi Yossy Lebovics, Dean of the Seminary is the head Shliach of South Broward, Rabbi Raphael Tennenhaus.

For parents and 12th graders interested in some feedback from CAS graduates and CAS parents, here is a sampling of accolades gleaned from ongoing correspondence with CAS families:

It’s not just the physical aspects that were really great, but the inspiration of living with girls from all over the world and Farbrenging with so many dynamic Shluchim….Chaya

Chaya Aydel was a life changing experience. The staff and girls are incredibly warm and friendly. If they had Shana Beis, Gimmel and Daled, I”d grow old there ;)…Penina

The trust and the time that they take to get to know each girl as an individual and believe in them allows them to exceed every expectation and brings out their Chassidishkeit in a very positive way…Esther, a grateful parent

I appreciate the individual care for each student. The staff ensures to bring out each girls’ strengths by believing in them and motivating them, enabling them to grow. The Gashmius setting that the Seminary provides, allows the girls to feel good and excel in their spiritual growth. The personalized learning, the open communication and conversations, adds to the tochen of the learning. There are standards for all levels of learning. Bayis Yehudi is wonderful and down to earth – Mrs. Fass

The attitude of the Lebovics’ are so different and refreshing. Their warmth and approach towards the students are consistent with Chassidus and according to the teachings of the Baal Shem Tov.
When someone tells you that they went to a school that they grew in – you know they did something right – Rabbi and Mrs. Greenberg

Rabbi and Mrs. Lebovics are fabulous. Both my daughters had an incredible year. My daughter Mushky gave Shiurim and experienced so much that enabled her to go on Shlichus and be successful . This seminary gives the girls a time to come to themselves. My daughters went through an eye opening experience by learning Chassidus for the first time. The students are able to have a learning experience, while living with other girls and doing programs together, which is a very big step towards maturity. – Mrs. Marris

My daughter had an exceptional and maturing experience, so much so that she wanted to come back as a dorm counselor. It was a year full of growth, and I was very happy as a parent. – Mrs. Benjaminson

The incredible staff and Shlichus oriented program were key to my personal growth. The teaching courses were very insightful and practical for future experiences. We worked closely with the community and established warm lasting friendships. – Aidy Matusof.

My daughter was more than worried, especially since most of her friends went to Israel. Yet after a very short time, she felt comfortable, cared for, relaxed and inspired. We couldn’t be more pleased. – a grateful parent

I am grateful that I made the decision to spend my seminary year at CAS. The entire experience, from the friends I made to the devoted and caring staff, all contributed to a really great year that will remain with me forever – Devorah Epstein.