Established in 1953, Yeshiva College was the first Torah learning school in Southern Africa. It is still the largest Torah school in the region, with over 800 students.
We provide a chai lifecycle, from 18 months – 18 years as our learners journey through our Playschool, Pre-Primary, Primary, Boys High or Girls High schools.
Tribute to Rabbi Avraham Tanzer ZT”L
With love and respect we commemorate the passing of our Rosh Yeshiva, Rabbi Avraham Tanzer ZT”L.
We are focused on creating a nurturing environment where dual education (Torah studies and general studies) work harmoniously together to shape our students for life as responsible Torah Jews with exceptional values and strong skills. We equip our learners with skills to thrive in the Torah, professional and academic worlds.
Instilling integrity and respect in all that we do
Developing a pursuit of Torah learning
Love, dedication and commitment to Medinat Yisrael
Developing a deep and loving connection with Hashem
Striving to live according to Torah values
Building respect, sensitivity, tolerance and concern for individuals and community
We equip our learners with skills to thrive in the Torah, professional and academic worlds.
We offer our students excellence in academics, a variety of sports and various cultural activities aimed to help nurture every student as a whole. Paired together with a kodesh offering like no other, Yeshiva College brings a superb learning environment for all students.
Our team of dynamic directors and principals drive Yeshiva College forward with determination, passion, love and commitment. Every director and principal is focused on the values that the school embodies, and ensures that their energy and passion for learning is filtered into their department and school.
We are proud of all our Yeshiva College graduates, take pleasure in seeing the ways in which they make a difference in the world. Most of our alumni take a vested interest in and strong connection to the school after graduating, as a result of the love, guidance and excellent education the school has provided them with.
We equip our learners with skills to thrive in the Torah, professional and academic worlds.
Principal, Girl’s High School
Director of Kodesh and Ethos
Natalie attended Torah Academy school after which she studied at the seminary in Midreshet Moriah. She then went on to study an education degree at Wits University. After marrying, Natalie moved to Cape Town where she spent the next 18 years. She worked at Herzlia School in the informal department, where she was also the acting head of Jewish studies. She was also the Rebbetzin of the Beit Midrash Morasha.
Natalie was principal of Phyllis Jowell pre-school and primary school in Camps Bay and chairman of Bnei Akiva from 2000 – 2001.
Natalie has been warmly welcomed at Yeshiva College where she envisions a school that ensures its graduates are passionate Jews who love Torah and Israel, who can freely practice their Yiddishkeit in a sophisticated way, and serve as role models in the Jewish and secular communities. Natalie hopes that each child who passes through the Yeshiva College system is a contributor to the world.
Natalie has many passions, but her biggest obsession is her children. She loves doing her shlichut work, running, dancing and reading.
Natalie recently celebrated her 21st wedding anniversary with her husband and six children.
Natalie’s favourite quote: “We don’t see the world the way it is, we see the world the way we are.” ais
Head of Finance
Levi is a qualified CA and has many years of work experience in different industries, including private healthcare and investments. He is now dedicated to the educational and communal sphere.
Levi has a special passion for Formula One, his friends and family and he enjoys watching quality series in his spare time.
Levi’s vision for Yeshiva College is to play a key role in ensuring financial stability, paving the way to continue to invest in resources that will advance and improve the school’s systems and facilities. Levi is inspired by the school’s sense of community and the dedication and generosity of the wider Yeshiva College family.
Levi looks forward to seeing this school flourish for many years to come.
Levi is married to Tany, and together they have twin girls whom they love very much.
Levi’s favourite quote: “Tracht gut, vet zein gut, think good, and it will be good.”
Principal, Yeshiva Boys High School
Rob Long is a dedicated principal at Yeshiva College. He has many years of educational experience and is passionate about creating a school that produces true menchen who are confident, values-driven young men and women who will enter the world with a strong sense of self, while being grounded in Torah values, and who are well equipped to compete in the wider world. Rob hopes that all Yeshiva graduates will make a difference in the world.
Rob Long has a Bachelor of Art Degree from University of Witwatersrand, and a higher diploma in education from University of Witwatersrand. He further studied to achieve a second diploma in education through CEFT, and has completed a leadership development course from Wits Business School.
He was Second Master at St John’s College until July 2018, before joining Yeshiva College as the High School principal in August 2018. He was appointed the director of academics of Yeshiva College in 2020.
Rob is passionate about the outdoors, bush and wildlife, and is a keen birder. He enjoys sports and jogging, gardening and fly fishing. But above all, he is a dedicated family man who is devoted to his wife, Margot, and his two sons.
Rob’s favourite quote: “The impossible we do immediately. Miracles may take a little time.”
