Education outside of the classroom can be as valuable as education inside it. At MHA-CYOS, student life is rich, purposeful, and infused with Torah values. From Israel to chesed, from athletics to leadership, our students are always growing.
MHA-CYOS is more than a school; it's the beating heart of Memphis's Orthodox Jewish community. Three Orthodox congregations and the Vaad Harabonim of Memphis support and strengthen our school community. Whatever a student's passion, there is a place for them here.
From Hebrew language instruction starting in Early Childhood to post-high school yeshiva and seminary in Israel, MHA-CYOS students love Israel.
LEARN MORE →Loving-kindness is part of our curriculum. High school students complete 18+ service hours per year, partnering with organizations like Better Together and NECHAMA.
LEARN MORE →The MHA Maccabees compete in TSSAA, with basketball, cross country, tennis, golf, and more. Go Maccabees!
LEARN MORE →Over 1,500 alumni across the country and world stay connected to MHA-CYOS through newsletters, reunions, and the CYOS mentorship program.
LEARN MORE →Student Government (grades 7–12), after-school clubs (grades 1–8), Model UN, Mock Trial, and more give every student a leadership opportunity.
Junior Journal, School Newspaper, Yearbook, and the Jewish Scholastic Press Association give student voices a platform to be heard.
Join our Workplace Professionals Mentoring program and connect with high school students to share your career experience and life wisdom.
Help maintain and expand our school libraries. Share your love of books with our students and support a lifelong love of reading.
Contribute to our Wellness and Healthy Choices program by promoting and supporting good mind-body choices across all school divisions.
Help organize, plan, and decorate for elementary plays, parties, and fundraiser events. Creative and practical volunteers are always welcome.
Open your home to our boarding students for Shabbat dinners, family nights, and transportation. Your hospitality means the world to students far from home.
Use your writing skills to help MHA secure grant funding that supports new programs, scholarships, and facility improvements.
Whether you can take on a big project or only offer a short-term commitment, we can use YOU!
EMAIL US TO VOLUNTEEROur students partner with these organizations throughout the year to build empathy and awareness while creating lasting community connections.
Students visit and connect with seniors at the Memphis Jewish Home, bringing joy and companionship to our community's elders.
Our students volunteer at Special Olympics bowling events, cheering on athletes and experiencing the joy of inclusive sport.
A Jewish humanitarian organization, NECHAMA partners with our students to help communities rebuild after natural disasters, putting the value of v'ahavta l'reyacha kamocha into action.
Students support the Memphis Union Mission in their work serving the homeless and food-insecure populations of our city.