Mesivta Ner Hachaim is dedicated to developing Bnei Torah that assume achrayus for the klal. In shaping our talmidim to become tomorrow's leaders, Mesivta Ner Hachaim provides an excellent education in both Limud HaTorah and General Studies.
Graduates will be refined Yirei Shomayim, ready to engage in the world around them through the lens of Torah.
Mesivta Ner Hachaim is fully committed to having its talmidim reach higher and higher levels of Torah growth. The mesivta provides a positive environment infused with warmth and motivation so that each talmid can strive toward sheifa l'gadlus.
A strong kesher with the rebbeim, a warm and supportive environment, and a focus on maximizing every talmid's potential contribute to the successful development of building B'nei Aliyah.
Limudei Kodesh β Mesivta Ner Hachaim
Limudei Kodesh is the cornerstone of the mesivta. The Rosh Hamesivta, Menahel, and the rebbeim go above and beyond in their devotion to Harbotzas Torah and to the care of the talmidim. They strive to make each bochur an integral part of the whole, while individualizing the unique chinuch for every yachid. It is this distinct approach that encourages the talmidim to grow and shteig, both individually and collectively.
The Limudei Kodesh curriculum consists of Gemara B'iyun, Bekius, Halacha, Chumash, and Mussar. This scope of daily learning provides a solid foundation on which each bochur can develop a life-long love and desire for limud Torah. The year of learning culminates in the completion of the mesechta and the highly anticipated Siyum Hashana which gives the talmidim the opportunity to reinforce the lessons learned and celebrate their achievements.
Shacharis β 8:00 AM | Mincha β 2:00 PM | Maariv β 6:00 PM M-W (7:45 PM Thursday)
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The goal of Mesivta Ner Hachaim's General Studies program is to provide a comprehensive education through an academic experience that is designed to prepare students and enhance their learning. Under the capable leadership of Rabbi Stein, Mesivta Ner Hachaim provides a solid and effective curriculum that helps the students develop strong communication skills, increased literacy and math skills, and bolsters their critical thinking, thereby gaining a broader base of knowledge.
Mesivta Ner Hachaim general studies instructors are all bnei Torah and highly experienced in their individual fields, using their expertise to provide lessons that are both interesting and engaging. The curriculum meets core requirements for the State of Florida.
At Mesivta Ner Hachaim, our General Studies program offers a rigorous academic curriculum alongside our Torah studies. The program develops strong communication and critical thinking skills while maintaining the Torah environment that defines the Mesivta.
Graduates are prepared for the next level of learning while having the secular academic foundation needed to engage the world around them through the lens of Torah.
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Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
π 732-575-6801
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5911 SW 39th Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
π 732-575-6801
β [email protected]
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Daily Schedule
Times shown as Tuesday/Wednesday Β· Monday/Thursday where they differ
Mesivta Ner Hachaim β Academic Year 2026β2027
The calendar below outlines school session dates, holidays, breaks, and key events for the 2026β2027 academic year (Elul 5786 β Elul 5787). Dates are subject to change β please check with the office for updates.
| Date | Event / Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2026 (Tue) | 9th Grade Orientation 11:30 a.m.β1:00 p.m.; First Day of MNH Shiur 2:00 p.m., followed by Mincha | Orientation |
| Aug 26, 2026 (Wed) | Second Day of MNH β No General Studies; Dismissal 3:00 p.m. | In Session |
| Aug 27β30, 2026 (ThuβSun) | Shabbos of Chizuk (time TBA) | Event |
| Sep 11, 2026 (Fri) | Erev Rosh Hashana; Dismissal 12:00 p.m. | Holiday |
| Sep 12β13, 2026 (ShabbosβSun) | Rosh Hashana | Holiday |
| Sep 14, 2026 (Mon) | MNH Resumes / Tzom Gedaliah; Shacharis 8:00 a.m., Dismissal 2:00 p.m. | In Session |
| Sep 18β19, 2026 (FriβShabbos) | 11thβ12th Grade In-Shabbos β Χ€Χ¨Χ©Χͺ ΧΧΧΧΧ Χ | In-Shabbos |
| Sep 20, 2026 (Sun) | Erev Yom Kippur; No MNH | Holiday |
| Sep 21, 2026 (Mon) | Yom Kippur; No MNH | Holiday |
| Sep 22, 2026 (Tue) | Sukkos Break Begins; No MNH | Break |
| Sep 23β30, 2026 (WedβWed) | Sukkos Break; No MNH | Break |
| Oct 1β6, 2026 (ThuβTue) | Sukkos Break Continues; No MNH | Break |
| Oct 7, 2026 (Wed) | MNH Resumes; Shiur 8:00 p.m. | In Session |
| Oct 9β10, 2026 (FriβShabbos) | 11thβ12th Grade In-Shabbos β Χ€Χ¨Χ©Χͺ ΧΧ¨ΧΧ©ΧΧͺ | In-Shabbos |
| Oct 16β17, 2026 (FriβShabbos) | 9thβ12th Grade In-Shabbos β Χ€Χ¨Χ©Χͺ Χ Χ | In-Shabbos |
| Oct 30β31, 2026 (FriβShabbos) | 9thβ12th Grade In-Shabbos β Χ€Χ¨Χ©Χͺ ΧΧΧ¨Χ | In-Shabbos |
| Nov 4, 2026 (Wed) | Parent/Teacher Conferences, 5:00β7:30 p.m. | Event |
| Nov 5, 2026 (Thu) | Fall Off-Shabbos Begins; Dismissal 12:00 p.m. | Break |
| Nov 6β8, 2026 (FriβSun) | Fall Off-Shabbos; No MNH | Break |
| Nov 9, 2026 (Mon) | MNH Resumes; 7:45 a.m. return for Shacharis | In Session |
| Nov 13β14, 2026 (FriβShabbos) | 11thβ12th Grade In-Shabbos β Χ€Χ¨Χ©Χͺ ΧͺΧΧΧΧΧͺ | In-Shabbos |
| Nov 20β21, 2026 (FriβShabbos) | 9thβ12th Grade In-Shabbos β Χ€Χ¨Χ©Χͺ ΧΧΧ¦Χ | In-Shabbos |
| Nov 26, 2026 (Thu) | Thanksgiving β No General Studies; Dismissal 4:00 p.m., Night Seder 7:45 p.m. | Break |
| Dec 4β5, 2026 (FriβShabbos) | 9thβ12th Grade In-Shabbos β Χ€Χ¨Χ©Χͺ ΧΧΧ©Χ | In-Shabbos |
| Dec 7β8, 2026 (MonβTue) | Chanukah; Dismissal 4:30 p.m., Night Seder 7:45 p.m. | Holiday |
| Dec 9, 2026 (Wed) | Chanukah Off-Shabbos Begins; Dismissal 11:00 a.m. | Holiday |
| Dec 10β12, 2026 (ThuβShabbos) | Chanukah Extended Off-Shabbos; No MNH | Holiday |
| Dec 13, 2026 (Sun) | MNH Resumes; Shiur 8:00 p.m. | In Session |
| Dec 18β19, 2026 (FriβShabbos) | 11thβ12th Grade In-Shabbos β Χ€Χ¨Χ©Χͺ ΧΧΧΧ© | In-Shabbos |
| Dec 25β26, 2026 (FriβShabbos) | 9thβ12th Grade In-Shabbos β Χ€Χ¨Χ©Χͺ ΧΧΧΧ | In-Shabbos |
| Date | Event / Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 8β9, 2027 (FriβShabbos) | 9thβ12th Grade In-Shabbos β Χ€Χ¨Χ©Χͺ ΧΧΧ¨Χ | In-Shabbos |
| Jan 22β23, 2027 (FriβShabbos) | 9thβ12th Grade In-Shabbos β Χ€Χ¨Χ©Χͺ ΧΧ©ΧΧ | In-Shabbos |
| Jan 27, 2027 (Wed) | Winter Off-Shabbos Begins; Dismissal after Shacharis | Break |
| Jan 28β31, 2027 (ThuβSun) | Winter Off-Shabbos; No MNH | Break |
| Feb 1, 2027 (Mon) | MNH Resumes; 7:45 a.m. return for Shacharis | In Session |
| Feb 5β6, 2027 (FriβShabbos) | 11thβ12th Grade In-Shabbos β Χ€Χ¨Χ©Χͺ ΧΧ©Χ€ΧΧΧ | In-Shabbos |
| Feb 19β20, 2027 (FriβShabbos) | 9thβ12th Grade In-Shabbos β Χ€Χ¨Χ©Χͺ ΧͺΧ¦ΧΧ | In-Shabbos |
| Feb 22, 2027 (Mon) | No General Studies; Dismissal 4:30 p.m., Night Seder 7:45 p.m. | Break |
| Feb 25, 2027 (Thu) | Off-Shabbos Begins; Dismissal 12:00 p.m. | Break |
| Feb 26β28, 2027 (ThuβSun) | Spring Off-Shabbos; No MNH | Break |
| Mar 1, 2027 (Mon) | MNH Resumes; 7:45 a.m. return for Shacharis | In Session |
| Mar 5β6, 2027 (FriβShabbos) | 9thβ12th Grade In-Shabbos β Χ€Χ¨Χ©Χͺ ΧΧΧ§ΧΧ | In-Shabbos |
| Mar 19β20, 2027 (FriβShabbos) | 9thβ12th Grade In-Shabbos β Χ€Χ¨Χ©Χͺ ΧΧΧ§Χ¨Χ | In-Shabbos |
| Mar 22, 2027 (Mon) | Ta'anis Esther; Dismissal 2:00 p.m. | Holiday |
| Mar 23, 2027 (Tue) | Purim (time TBA) | Holiday |
| Mar 24, 2027 (Wed) | Spring Off-Shabbos Begins; No MNH | Break |
| Mar 25β27, 2027 (ThuβShabbos) | Spring Off-Shabbos; No MNH | Break |
| Mar 28, 2027 (Sun) | MNH Resumes; 8:00 p.m. return for Shiur | In Session |
| Date | Event / Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2β3, 2027 (FriβShabbos) | 11thβ12th Grade In-Shabbos β Χ€Χ¨Χ©Χͺ Χ©ΧΧΧ Χ | In-Shabbos |
| Apr 9β10, 2027 (FriβShabbos) | 9thβ12th Grade In-Shabbos β Χ€Χ¨Χ©Χͺ ΧͺΧΧ¨ΧΧ’ | In-Shabbos |
| Apr 14, 2027 (Wed) | Pesach Break Begins; Dismissal 3:00 p.m. | Holiday |
| Apr 15β30, 2027 (ThuβFri) | Pesach Break; No MNH | Holiday |
| May 1β3, 2027 (ShabbosβMon) | Pesach Break Continues; No MNH | Holiday |
| May 4, 2027 (Tue) | MNH Resumes; Shiur 8:00 p.m. | In Session |
| May 7β8, 2027 (FriβShabbos) | 11thβ12th Grade In-Shabbos β Χ€Χ¨Χ©Χͺ Χ§ΧΧΧ©ΧΧ | In-Shabbos |
| May 14β15, 2027 (FriβShabbos) | 9thβ12th Grade In-Shabbos β Χ€Χ¨Χ©Χͺ ΧΧΧΧ¨ | In-Shabbos |
| May 28β29, 2027 (FriβShabbos) | 9thβ12th Grade In-Shabbos β Χ€Χ¨Χ©Χͺ ΧΧΧ§ΧͺΧ | In-Shabbos |
| May 31, 2027 (Mon) | No General Studies; Dismissal 4:00 p.m., Night Seder 8:00 p.m. | Break |
| Jun 3, 2027 (Thu) | Summer Off-Shabbos Begins; Dismissal 12:00 p.m. | Break |
| Jun 4β6, 2027 (FriβSun) | Summer Off-Shabbos; No MNH | Break |
| Jun 7, 2027 (Mon) | MNH Resumes; 7:45 a.m. return for Shacharis | In Session |
| Jun 10, 2027 (Thu) | Erev Shavuos; Dismissal 12:00 p.m., return for Mincha TBA | Holiday |
| Jun 11β12, 2027 (FriβShabbos) | Shavuos (time TBA) | Holiday |
| Jun 13, 2027 (Sun) | MNH Resumes; 7:45 a.m. Shacharis | In Session |
| Jun 21β24, 2027 (MonβThu) | General Studies Finals (time TBA) | Finals |
| Jun 24, 2027 (Thu) | Last Day of General Studies; Dismissal 4:30 p.m., Night Seder 8:00 p.m. | In Session |
| Jun 25β26, 2027 (FriβShabbos) | 9thβ12th Grade In-Shabbos β Χ€Χ¨Χ©Χͺ ΧΧΧ’ΧΧΧͺΧ | In-Shabbos |
| Jun 30, 2027 (Wed) | Last Day of MNH; Dismissal TBD | In Session |
| Jul 4, 2027 (Sun) | Camp MNN Starts | Camp |
| Jul 25, 2027 (Sun) | Camp MNN Ends | Camp |
| Aug 31, 2027 (Tue) | Start of School Year 2027β2028 | In Session |
