Rabbi Eliyahu Sasson was born in 1988 in Princeton, New Jersey. His early education spanned both primary and high school in New Jersey.
Driven by a profound thirst for knowledge, Rabbi Sasson pursued studies at four distinguished institutions, enriching both his Torah learning and general academic foundation. He graduated from The George Washington University in 2010 with a Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs and History, earning a place on the Dean’s Honor List in 2009. A longing to more deeply reconnect to his roots and enhance his Torah study led him to The Mayanot Institute of Jewish Studies in Israel, where he immersed himself in Gemara, Halacha and Chassidus for two years, followed by another two years at the Rabbinical College of America in Morristown, New Jersey. To further his academic pursuits, Rabbi Sasson completed a Master of Arts in Teaching and Learning at McGill University in Montreal, Canada.
Rabbi Sasson’s career in education is marked by extensive teaching experience and significant contributions to curriculum development. 7 years at King David Linksfield and an excellence in education saw him rise to Head of Department, Jewish Studies and a Director on the management team. Forging deep connections and relationships, impacting countless students and furthering the Jewish curricular and life offering at King David form part of Rabbi Sasson’s greatest achievements there.
In 2025, Rabbi Sasson was appointed Principal of Boys High at Torah Academy. His dedication to education, commitment to professionalism, and passion for fostering the holistic growth of his students are at the core of his leadership. Rabbi Sasson’s vibrant energy is palpable in the hallways, and his unwavering focus on celebrating each individual child is truly inspiring.
Torah Academy Boys High School is not just a school with a well-balanced approach to Torah learning, academic achievement, sports, social events, incentive programs, and Chesed projects. It’s a family. A family of warmth, camaraderie, unity, respect, love, and acceptance towards staff and fellow students, across all grades, communities, and affiliations. We strive to bring out the very best from within ourselves and others, in every way, each and every day.
The energy, joy, sense of comfort, and confidence are palpable in the school environment and appear on the happy faces of our students and teachers, and something we hold most dear.
Our goal is not only to offer the students the absolute best educational experience possible, but to do so in a way that they enjoy, ensuring that they are glad and eager to come to school each morning, and feel even happier and more fulfilled when they go home each afternoon.
As much as we applaud the academic achievements of our students, what matters most to us is their conduct and Derech Eretz. More than just learning and teaching Torah, we strive to imbue each one of our students with the values of Ahavas Yisroel, Mentchlichkeit, and making a Kiddush Hashem.