About us
About Yeshivah-Beth Rivkah Colleges
Jewish values and community responsibility are at the heart of Yeshivah – Beth Rivkah Colleges, distinguishing our students and guiding their educational journey.
Operating within the warm and inclusive ethos of Chabad, our school warmly welcomes students from across the diverse Melbourne Jewish community.
Yeshivah - Beth Rivkah Colleges compromises Yeshivah-Beth Rivkah Preschools, Yeshivah Primary and Secondary Colleges, and Beth Rivkah Ladies Primary and Secondary Colleges. We offer a comprehensive educational experience tailored to each student's needs, nurturing their confidence and broadening their horizons.
From Humble Beginnings…
From its modest beginnings with just three full-time students in 1949, Yeshivah-Beth Rivkah Colleges has grown into a thriving school serving over 1200 students today. Our commitment is to provide a rich Jewish and General education, rooted in Jewish and Australian values and guided by the Chabad ethos.
Our focus is on preparing students for a life of achievement, contribution, and personal fulfillment. At Yeshivah-Beth Rivkah Colleges, we foster critical thinking and problem-solving skills, encourage active participation in the learning process, and maintain a strong emphasis on promoting independence, responsibility, and leadership.
We proudly achieve top-ranking VCE results year after year. At Yeshivah-Beth Rivkah Colleges, we empower our students to excel academically while fostering a strong sense of community, integrity, and excellence. Our students emerge as socially conscious, responsible citizens with a deep appreciation for Torah values and Jewish life.
Our Mission, Vision and Values
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To refine each student’s character, to foster a passion for Judaism inspired by Chabad Chassidus and to produce outstanding academic and personal results in all endeavours.
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To provide an affordable, high-quality, Jewish education so our students can succeed in all spheres of their lives and positively impact the world.
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At Yeshivah – Beth Rivkah, our values inspire students to embrace love and concern for others. We instill a profound pride in being Jewish, emphasising a G-d-fearing approach, drawing inspiration from the Rebbe's teachings, and nurturing a personal connection to Hashem.
Respect is the cornerstone of our community, encouraging students to be welcoming, show respect for themselves, others, and the environment, and embody the qualities of a mensch.
Cultivating a culture of excellence, we urge students to persistently commit to learning, pursue the highest quality education, and fulfill their inherent potential.
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Commitment to Australian Democratic Principles
Yeshivah–Beth Rivkah Colleges recognises that Australian society is founded on a commitment to democratic principles, including belief in elected government, the rule of law, equal rights for all before the law, and the freedoms of religion, speech, and association. Our society upholds values of openness, inclusion, and respect for diverse religious, political, social, and cultural beliefs.
In accordance with the Education and Training Reform Regulations 2017, Yeshivah–Beth Rivkah Colleges is committed to operating in a manner that supports and promotes these fundamental Australian democratic principles. This commitment is reflected in the delivery of our curriculum, teaching, policies, and day-to-day practices.
As such, we affirm our support for:
Elected government
The rule of law
Equal rights for all before the law
Freedom of religion
Freedom of speech and association
The values of openness, tolerance, and respect for all members of the community
We are dedicated to fostering a learning environment that upholds these principles, while being bound by Halacha - Jewish Law and nurturing the values of our Jewish faith and heritage.