About Us

JETS is a private postsecondary school in Granada Hills, California, where young men learn Torah in a structured beis midrash and train for a profession in business, construction, digital media or technology. What follows is our mission, our core values, who teaches and governs the school, and how to reach us.

1. About JETS College

JETS College is a private postsecondary institution located in Granada Hills, California. It integrates structured Judaic learning with applied professional studies in business, construction, digital media, and technology.

JETS operates as a nonprofit educational organization governed by a Board of Directors. The Board provides fiduciary oversight and delegates day-to-day leadership to the Chief Executive Officer.

B. Legal Status

Operates as a California nonprofit public benefit corporation
Conducts business as “JETS College”
Seeking approval from BPPE
Programs subject to regulatory approval

C. Location and Facilities

Address:
16601 Rinaldi Street
Granada Hills, California 91344

All instruction delivered here
Classrooms, admin offices, labs, student support, housing
Maintained for safety & accessibility
Free parking available

D. Governance and Administration

Governed by Board of Directors

Executive roles:

CEO
Chief Academic Officer
Chief Operating Officer

Maintains separation between:

Academic oversight
Operations
Finance
Compliance

E. Institutional Objectives

Deliver structured instruction
Maintain academic oversight
Evaluate effectiveness annually
Provide supervised learning
Support student growth

⚠️ No guarantee of employment/licensure/salary

F. Educational Structure

Two-Year Model

Year One (Foundations):

Financial literacy
Workplace responsibility
Business fundamentals
Communication
Discipline

Year Two (Specialization):

Business & Real Estate
Construction
Digital Media
Technology

Judaic Studies:

Tanach
Talmud
Chassidut
Jewish Thought

Advanced: halakhic reasoning & leadership

⚠️ No ordination/licensure

Integration:
Ethics + discipline + Torah values applied to professional life

G. Tuition and Financial Structure

Board-approved tuition
Covers instruction, housing, services
Subject to change
Scholarships possible (not guaranteed)
No individual negotiation

H. Language of Instruction

Professional studies: English
Judaic studies: Hebrew & Aramaic

I. Student Records

Secure physical + digital storage
COO = Custodian of Records
Available to regulators

J. Compliance and Oversight

Internal audits
Policy review
Academic + operational compliance

K. Contact Information

JETS College
16601 Rinaldi Street
Granada Hills, CA

Phone: 818-831-3000
Email: info@jetsschool.org

2. Mission & Educational Purpose

A. Our Mission

JETS helps young Jewish men build successful careers through Judaic and professional education in a supportive environment.

B. Educational Vision

Focus:

Discipline
Responsibility
Torah-rooted life
Financial literacy
Ethical thinking

Core idea:

Not just what to do — but how to think

3. Core Values

3 Pillars

Identity

Lifelong Jewish Identity
Living Torah
Love of Learning

Character

Self-Mastery
Individuality
Community

Contribution

Excellence
Changemakers
Innovation

4. Portrait of a JETS Graduate

A graduate is defined by:

Character
Competence
Responsibility

Traits:

Financially literate
Professionally accountable
Intellectually curious
Torah-rooted
Entrepreneurial
Disciplined
Resilient

Success =
Integrity + contribution + leadership (not just income)

5. Governance

Sections:

Board of Directors
Executive Leadership
Academic Oversight
Operations
Financial Stewardship
Accountability
Regulatory Status

Key Points:

Board sets policy & strategy
CEO runs operations
CAO → academics
COO → operations
CFO → finances

6. Executive Leadership

Key People:

Rabbi Mayer Schmukler — CEO
Matthew B. Hintze — CAO
Rabbi Sufrin — COO
Memem Schmukler — CFO

Each role clearly separated for:

Academic
Operational
Financial control

7. Faculty

Professional Studies:

Matthew Hintze (Finance, Business)
Construction, Media, Tech faculty

Judaic Faculty:

Rabbi Sufrin
Rabbi Shanowitz
Rabbi Attias

8. Institutional Effectiveness

Continuous Improvement Cycle:
Assess → Review → Adjust → Implement → Reassess

Includes:

Student data
Faculty reviews
Curriculum updates
Compliance checks

9. Accreditation & Regulatory Information

Seeking BPPE approval
Not accredited yet
No federal aid (yet)
Programs subject to approval

10. Code of Conduct

Students must:

Act with integrity
Follow policies
Maintain discipline
Respect community

Violations → warning, probation, suspension, dismissal

11. Contact Us