Yeshiva University High School - Yearbook (Los Angeles, CA)

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Rabbi Moshe Meiselman Dean of Academic Studies The The end of the senior year nnarks Q major turning point in one ' s life. As you, the second graduating class of YULA High School, close the door on your years of adolescence and emerge into the adult world, we are confident that the many years of preparation in the day school system of Los Angeles will equip you to meet the twentieth century as mature, in- telligent Jews. The philosophy of YULA High is that a firm foundation in limud ha torah is the only way that a young Jew becomes equipped to deal with the realities of modern life. Our sages taught us 1f a man will tell you there is wisdom among the nations of the world, believe him. If He tells you that there is Torah among the nations of the world, do not believe him. The only source that a Jew has for his values, for his ethics and for his world-view is the Torah. It is that solid learning of the classic sources of our tradition that will continue to inspire you for your entire lives. It is therefore important for you to view the learning of Torah not only as port of the schooling of your adoles- cence, but also as a continuing and necessary part of your life as a Jewish adult. During your lives you may learn much wisdom in many schools and universities, but it is only the continual learning of Torah that will inspire you to live your lives as well-integrated Jews and complete human beings. Rabbi Moshe Meiselman

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l i »• . ' ; rf WE DEDICATE Our yearbook to Robbi Moshe Meiselmon. Phd.. whose religious and admin- istrative guidance has helped to establish a major institute of Jewish learn- uc o i °ilf °TT ' k ' ' la ? ° ' ° ® b®® an inspiration to us all. We wish him health, happiness, and continued success in all his endeavors. UrLiq UILL- iquMLiL The Senior Class Of 1981

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Rabbi Herbert Hexter School Principal Dear Graduates, The Mishna in Pirkei Avoth says on three things, the world stands: on To- rah, on Avodah, (Prayer) and on Ge- miluth Chasodim (Kindness). Based on this, I can proudly say that you, the Seniors of 574 M 981, hove contributed to the establishment of the world. You have set an example for all of your fellow students in areas, not only ' Bein Adam Lemakome but ,., , also Bein Adam Lechovero. Your diligence and depth of Torah learning, as well as your devotion in davenina have served to set the standard at Y.U.L.A. High Schools. Most of all we have seen how you ' ve practiced loving kindness to your fellow Jews in your weekly Mitzvah Missions to the Nursing Homes as well as how you ' ve extended your helping hand to the less privileged students in Vancouver, British Columbia. We are extremely proud of our first boys ' graduating class as well The depth of Torah learning which has been attained and the appreciation of knowl- edge in general, has been demonstrated by so many of our students having decided to pursue their studies in Israel. May you continue on the path that you ' re on so that you will continue to bring Nachas to your parents and teachers. The challenges ahead are many but by continuing to learn and to practice honesty and kindness in our confused world, you will be perpetuating that whi ch the Torch teaches. Hotzlocha Rabba Rabbi Herbert Hexter t ' ' ' b- (.