Beit Aharon School
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About the school
There are several ways to foster excellence: some prefer constraint and force. The founders of Beit Aharon have chosen gentleness in relationships and the well-being of their students at this school. It is imperative for them to give genuine attention to each individual. It is because the students are authentically considered, in a pleasant environment, that they can invest intensely in their work, facing teachers who expect the best from them.
The school was founded in 2016 in memory of Aaron Guez (may his memory be a blessing), a former student of Mr. GOTTFARSTEIN – the irreplaceable school principal.
The main principles of the school are:
STRONG VALUES: The school aims to enable its students to judge and analyze situations by themselves, fostering autonomy and relevance in their choices. Respect for others lies at the core of the school's mission.
TRUE JUDAISM: As it is said, "The Torah has 70 facets" (Midrash Rabba), and every Jew seeks the path that resonates most with them. At Beth Aaron, both the school and its teachers assist young individuals in making their choices so that they feel comfortable and authentic in their observance of the Mitzvot.
TEACHING & TRANSMISSION: Beth Aaron offers 10 to 15 hours of Kodech (religious studies) per week to provide students with the necessary tools to dissect a text and become a link in the chain of transmission dating back to Moses (Moshe Rabbeinu).
Rabbi Yonatan Gottfarstein, the Principal, says: "Our institution can be described as a true revolutionary project within the Parisian community. Firstly, we emphasize both secular and religious education (Hol and Kodech), ensuring high-quality and advanced teaching in all subjects. Regarding pedagogy, we adopt a positive discipline approach and greatly value open dialogue with the students while maintaining high standards for seriousness and academic effort".
The alumni of Beit Aharon get the highest maturity notes and join the leading colleges and universities. The school is so popular today that parents enroll their children long before they reach school age to ensure them a place. At the moment, more than 100 boys attend Beit Aharon.The school runs prestigious summer camps which are in high demand by the Jewish community of Paris.
Yael Foundation is supporting both the day-by-day maintenance of the school and its strategic long-term development program. The common vision is an essential upgrade, extension, and growth of students number in the future.
About the community
In the 1950s and 1960s, as a result of Jewish immigration from Egypt and North Africa, the Jewish community in France underwent significant changes. Prior to this period, the Jewish community in France was predominantly Ashkenazi and assimilated, but now the community has become more Sephardic and attached to its traditions. Today, the Jewish community in France is the largest in Europe and includes approximately 450,000 people, primarily living in Paris and its suburbs (280,000 people).
