Building a School from Scratch: The Reality (Interview with an administrator) - Episode #28 (P1)

Building a Chasidishe Moised out of New York is way harder than some people may think. In this honest conversation (Part 1) with the administrator of Eitz Chaim of Casa Grande, AZ, we pull back the curtain on what it really takes to build and sustain a Torah'diga school.

💰 The financial realities no one talks about

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Coordinating parents and managing expectations

🤝 Balancing the needs of the entire Khila

😓 Daily struggles that test your commitment

💪 Why we keep pushing forward despite it all

If you’re thinking about moving out, this is essential viewing. This is real life from someone in the trenches every day.

📌 Special Note: Tomorrow Dec 2 2025 is Matching Funds Day for Mosdos Eitz Chaim. Every donation gets matched 100%!

📞 Call: 520-660-3366 ext. 3

📧 Email: office@eitzchaimaz.org

AZ taxpayers: dollar-for-dollar tax credit | Everyone else: tax-deductible + matched

💬 What challenges do YOU worry about when moving out? Drop a comment below!

00:00 - Intro

01:23 - Meeting the Administrator

02:14 - Start of Conversation

08:35 - What is the Role of the Administrator?

10:05 - Community members relationship with the school

14:25 - What is the Budget of a small Moised?

18:48 - School Choice Programs

20:18 - Parents cooperation

23:50 - Fundraising, Matching funds!

26:18 - Progress of the Moised in Part 2!

26:24 - Outro

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