for male students in the Chabad-Lubavitch movement, drawing students from around the world. More than 70% of graduates go on to lifelong positions as Chabad Shluchim, initiating and directing Jewish activities in 75 countries with the goal of bringing Jews closer to Judaism.
Oholei Torah's curriculum consists solely of Torah study, with a strong emphasis on Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson's teachings. The curriculum has been noted for its exclusion of English, Math and all other secular studies.
== History ==
Oholei Torah was founded in 1956 by Rabbi Michoel Teitelbaum and Reb Dovid Deitsch at Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson's direction.
The school opened in a synagogue in Brownsville with a handful of students.
In 1958, the school expanded and a kindergarten for young boys was introduced. In 1964, Oholei Torah added a junior high school division, followed several years later by Oholei Torah Mesivta High School. The Beis HaMedrash, Talmudic Seminary Oholei Torah was founded in 1970, for post-high school …
