Our History

In 2017, Mr. Marc Randolph and Dr. Chaviva Randolph recognized a significant need within the Cincinnati Jewish community. Many parents had children thriving in a Montessori-style, Torah-centered early childhood setting, but once those children graduated, families struggled to find a school that continued the same combination of warmth, individualized learning, and strong values.

 

That realization sparked the beginning of something new.

 

That fall, Ohr Torah Cincinnati, originally known as Al Pi Darko, opened its doors with just 13 students in a synagogue lobby. It was a small beginning, but it was built on a big vision: a school where children would be seen as individuals, supported academically, and guided with Torah values in a joyful, respectful environment.

 

From the very start, the Randolph family poured their time, energy, and heart into building a school that could truly meet the needs of its students. Through dedication, hard work, and the support of families who believed in the mission, that original vision steadily grew into a thriving program.

 

Today, Ohr Torah Cincinnati serves students through eighth grade and continues to offer an outstanding educational experience rooted in Torah, academic excellence, and best practices in child-centered learning. What began with a small group of students has become a vibrant school community where children grow with confidence, develop strong skills, and feel proud of who they are.

 

Ohr Torah Cincinnati is more than a school. It is a place where students are known, valued, and encouraged to climb their own educational ladder, step into leadership, and build a lifelong love of learning.