Yeshivat Lev HaTorah - Brochure 2017-2018

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Yeshivat Lev HaTorah

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Welcome to Yeshivat Lev HaTorah Table of Contents

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Learn in a Dynamic Beit Midrash

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Personal Connection with Your Rabbeim

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Meet Your Rabbeim

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Warm and Welcoming Religious Zionsit Community

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The Lev HaTorah Talmidim

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A Complete Torah Experience

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Our Challenging and Broad Curriculum

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Experience Eretz Yisrael

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New Initiatives

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‫דגל ישראל‬

Benji Halpern, Sherman Oaks, CA, Valley Torah High

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Learn in a Dynamic Beit Midrash Feel the INTENSITY of learning in an ENERGIZED environment

Encounter a wide spectrum of Torah topics, including:

Gain the skills to make learning a lifetime pursuit:

Gemara

Focused Classes

Jewish Philosophy

Chavrutah Learning

Halacha

Independent Study

Mussar

Learn How to Learn

Tanach

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Form Connections that Last a Lifetime R' Enkin

Eitan Hornstein, Highland Park, NJ, TABC

Our full-time Rabbeim live within walking distance of the Yeshiva.

Spend Shabbatot and Chagim with your Rabbeim, both in their homes and in the Yeshiva.

We currently have 26 Rabbeim for 77 Shana Aleph Talmidim.

The Rosh Yeshiva and Rabbeim meet regularly with each student.

Take advantage of the opportunity to learn oneon-one with a Rebbe.

Each student truly becomes part of the ‘Lev HaTorah Family’.

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Connect with your Rabbeim outside of the Classroom.

Your Rabbeim don’t ‘commute to work’- They live here!

R' Asher

R' Copperman

R' Cytrin

R' Siev R' Simi R' Uri R' Hartstein

R' Jake

R' Natanel

R' Allen

‫התורה‬ ‫התורה‬

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Yeshivat Lev HaTorah

Lev HaTorah Campus R' Kwalwasser R' Boaz R' Dudi Ariel Smith, Bronx, NY, SAR

R' Fass

R' Paltiel

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R' Mo

The Staff Rav Boaz Mori Rosh HaYeshiva

Rav Boaz leads with his deep belief in each person’s inner greatness, and an uncanny ability to recognize their unique talents. Countless numbers of students have been touched by his personal warmth, profound ideas, and selfless devotion.

Rav Boaz earned his BA in Mathematics and Semicha from YU. Along with Yeshivat Lev HaTorah, he has designed the Ramat Shilo neighborhood in Beit Shemesh and initiated Lev LaChayal, a new program for religious Lone Soldiers.

Rav Binyamin Kwalwasser

Mashgiach Ruchani Rav Kwalwasser connects deeply with his students, encouraging each to actualize his potential in learning and in life. His intense dedication to helping others serves as a model of community activism and commitment.

Rav Kwalwasser earned his BA and Semicha from YU, and his MS in Jewish Education at Azrieli Graduate School. Before co-founding Lev HaTorah, Rav Kwalwasser co-founded the thriving Beis Tefila community in Ramat Beit Shemesh, and now spearheads the Chasdei Shiloh tzedaka organization.

Rav Kwalwasser recently published a book: Or L’Amim, a Light Unto the Nations , analyzing the Torah’s concern for the destiny of both Jews and non-Jews.

Rav Mordechai Kaplan Program Director / Night Seder Rebbe

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Rav Mordechai is a model of passion and ruchnius. Known for his inspiring tisches and tefillot, he excels in designing tiyulim and programs that are meaningful and unbelievably fun. Rav Mordechai’s leadership is a synthesis of Hasidic spontaneity and the precision that comes from careful planning and attention to every detail.

Rav Mordechai earned a BA in Psychology and Semicha at YU. Through his own tour company Lev HaAretz, Rav Mordechai inspires groups and families from the US with a love of Eretz Yisrael.

Rav Asher Friedman

Director of Student Welfare

Rav Michael Cytrin Dean of Students

A talented educator, Rav Cytrin has the ability to bring clarity to some of the most complex sugyot of both Gemara and of life. As a tour guide, he delights in sharing his enthusiasm for the history of Eretz Yisrael with his students.

Rav Cytrin earned his BA at the University of Texas, his Semicha from the Meretz Kollel, and his Masters in Education at Columbia University. Before making aliyah, Rav Cytrin was Principal of Judaic Studies at the Yavneh Academy in Dallas.

In Israel he served in IDF’s Rescue Squad and recently founded and runs Or l’Doron, an organization that trains Torah leaders in the Ethiopian Jewish community.

Rav Natanel Lebowitz Menahel Ruchani/Alumni Coordinator

Rav Natanel works tirelessly to motivate his students to grow as Ovdei Hashem.

His close connection to each talmid inspires them to reach accomplishments well beyond their expectations.

Rav Natanel earned his BA in Biology and Semicha from YU. During the summers, Rav Natanel inspires hundreds of teens as Program Director for NCSY Kollel. Each winter, Rav Natanel reconnects students with their heritage as Director of the Yeshiva’s trip to Poland.

Rav Jake Vidomlanski Director of Shana Bet Program

Rav Jake, known for his boundless commitment to his students, excels at helping them realize their undiscovered strengths. His rare combination of emotion and intellect allows him to impact his students in both mind and soul.

Rav Jake earned a BA in Philosophy and Semicha at YU. Over the summers, he serves as the beloved Sgan Rosh Moshava at Indian Orchard.

Rav Asher empowers his talmidim to become independent, sophisticated learners. His warmth, compassion, and dedication to his students are the foundations for a powerful mentor relationship.

Rav Asher earned a BA in Philosophy and Semicha from YU, and an MSc in Clinical Sociology from the University of North Texas. He is currently engaged in postgraduate psychotherapy training at the Family Institute at Neve Yerushalayim. Rav Asher has published articles in the fields of Philosophy of Education and Tanach, and was an ATID fellow. As a therapist, he works with teenagers and their families.

Rav Daniel Hartstein Director of Finance / Halacha Rebbe

Rav Hartstein uses his experience in the business world to guide students in developing a Torah-based approach to business ethics. His shiurim feature a unique mixture of fascinating halachic analysis and a hilarious delivery.

Rav Hartstein earned a BS in Marketing from YU, Semicha from Rav Aharon Soloveitchik, zt”l, and an MS in Management Engineering from the University of Bridgeport. Rav Hartstein has worked for the Israeli Defense Ministry, and was a Telecom executive for 15 years before joining Lev HaTorah.

Rav Ely Allen

Director of New Initiatives Rav Ely’s personal warmth, comedic yet organized teaching style, and ability to relate to others, endear him to both students and colleagues.

Rav Allen earned a BA in Psychology at Fairleigh Dickinson University and Semicha from YU. Before making aliya, Rav Ely was the Director of Hillel of Northern New Jersey and a faculty member at Yeshiva University. He is the Founder of the Jewish Outreach Network, which has hosted thousands of people. In addition, he served as the Rabbi of Sharei Orah, the Sephardic Congregation of Teaneck.

Rav Menachem Copperman Morning Shiur Rebbe

Rav Copperman’s shiur challenges his talmidim to develop profound conceptual skills and the ability to analyze, assess and formulate complex ideas in gemara.

Rav Copperman earned a BA in Jewish History from the Open University, and Semicha from the Chief Rabbinate of Israel. He is certified as a dayan, a rabbinic judge, by the Chief Rabbinate. In the IDF, he served in the Artillery Corps. Rav Copperman is Rav of “Kehillat Ahavat Tzion” in Ramat Beit Shemesh, and lectures on business ethics and monetary issues at Shaarei Mishpat College of Law.

Rav Dudi Winkler

Director of Lev LaChayal / Senior Mashgiach Rav Dudi brings passion, idealism, and an addictive joy to everything he does. His enthusiasm ignites excitement and commitment amongst his students.

Rav Dudi received his Teaching Certification from the Ministry of Education, is completing a BA in Education, and earned Semicha from the Meretz Kollel. In the IDF, he served as a combat medic. Rav Dudi and his family devoted a three year stint to Shlichut in Melbourne, Australia, where he had a tremendous impact on the community there as the Rosh Kollel of the Religious Zionist community.

Rav Simi Sherman

Morning Shiur Rebbe Rav Simi is beloved by his students for his warmth, sense of humor, and ability to inspire students to achieve their goals.

Rav Simi earned a BA in Economics, an MA in Education, and Semicha from YU, and an MBA from Lynn University. Rav Simi developed his talent for teaching as a member of the Boca Raton Community Kollel.

Rav Michael Siev

Morning Shiur Rebbe / Night Shiur Rebbe Rav Siev teaches his students how to think analytically about the Gemara and Rishonim. He inspires them with his passionate love for learning and his commitment to consistent work on refining midos.

Rav Siev earned a BA in History and Semicha from YU, and an MS in Jewish Education at Azrieli Graduate School. Rav Siev is an editor for the Steinsaltz English Talmud Series, and many of his shiurim have been featured on the Virtual Beit Midrash and yutorah.org.

Rav Mordechai Machlis Afternoon Seder Rebbe

Rav Machlis personifies chesed, dedicating his life to promoting love for all Jews and modeling a profound respect for every human being.

Rav Machlis earned an MA in Jewish History from YU and received Semicha from Yeshivat Torah V’Daat.

The Machlis home is famous for hosting over 200 guests in their Jerusalem home each Shabbat, exposing them to the beauty of Torah and a vision of true Jewish unity.

Rav Shamai Warman

Shana Bet Rebbe Gemara Bekiut Rav Shamai’s legendary knowledge of all of Shas and halacha, and his skill in making even the most difficult sugyot crystal clear, make him an invaluable resource for the Yeshiva’s students.

Rav Shamai received Semicha from the Chief Rabbinate of Israel, and teaches in Yeshivat Mitzpe Yericho’s kollel and high-school.

Rav Uri Etigson Machshevet Yisrael, Guidance

Rav Uri guides students into the depths of Jewish Thought with both rational and mystical perspectives. His compassion and insight help students transform their year in Israel into a journey of profound personal growth.

Rav Uri earned an MA in Jewish Philosophy and Semicha from YU. In the IDF, he served as a hospital chaplain, giving support and encouragement to wounded soldiers. Rav Uri is a licensed psychodrama therapist, and works with at-risk youth in a therapeutic school.

Rav Yehoshua Fass Shana Bet Mentor

Rav Fass is a master educator and a model of Jewish leadership.

His demand for excellence pushes his students to develop the skills necessary to research and deliver their own shiurim. Rav Fass opens his home to the entire Yeshiva on Shabbat afternoon for a popular Parsha shiur.

Rav Fass earned a BA in Biology, Semicha and an Honorary Doctorate from YU, and an MA in Education from Azrieli Graduate School. As Director of Nefesh b’Nefesh, Rav Fass has revolutionized the North American attitude towards aliya, and turned what was once a ‘distant dream’ into a real possibility for many idealistic Jews.

Rav Yehoshua Paltiel

Morning Shiur Rebbe / Senior Mashgiach Rav Paltiel’s mentorship enables his students to develop the skills and confidence to become confident learners and strong Jews. Rav Paltiel’s warmth and seemingly endless patience enables him to nurture his students’ growth.

Rav Paltiel earned a BA in Jewish History from YU, and Semicha from the Meretz Kollel. In the IDF, he served in the Armored Corps. Rav Paltiel is author of The Longer Shorter Way: A Guide to the 7 Habits of Successful Torah Study. In addition, he is an accomplished NLP therapist.

R’ Nachman Rosenberg

Philosophy of Rav Kook Nachman challenges students with fascinating ideas of Rav Kook and aims to nurture a deep understanding of Jewish Identity and a subsequent connection to Eretz Yisrael.

Nachman is a graduate of the Yeshivat Hesder in Ma’aleh Adumim and a reservist in the IDF Paratroopers. Nachman was the former Executive Vice President of Tzohar and currently runs a Strategic Consultancy firm focusing on Public Policy in Israel.

Rav Yaakov Beasley Tanach

Rav Beasley’s passionate and out-of-the-box approach to teaching ignites a love of learning Tanach in his students.

Rav Beasley earned his MA in Tanach from Bar Ilan University, and is currently pursuing his Doctorate there. He has been lecturing passionately about Tanach in Israel and abroad for almost twenty years. His essays on Tanach study appear regularly in Tradition magazine, and he edited Yeshivat Har Etzion’s groundbreaking parasha series Torah MiEtzion.

Rav Mordechai Gershon Sgan Mashgiach / Assistant Director of New Initiatives

Rav Gershon believes in understanding and celebrating the variety and rich blend of cultures and outlooks that Judaism has to offer. His teaching is infused with warmth and sincerity.

Rav Gershon earned a BA in Psychology, an MS in Jewish Education, and Semicha from YU. Before making aliya, he served as both the Assistant Rabbi of Congregation Ahavath Torah in Englewood, NJ and Rabbi of its Benaroya Sephardic Center.

Rav Michael Kahn

Night Seder Rebbe Students are drawn to Rav Kahn’s down-to-earth demeanor and non-judgmental personality. He has a great ability to give guidance that relates to each student on an individual level.

Rav Kahn earned a BS in Accounting, an MS in Jewish Education and Administration, and Semicha from YU. He was actively involved in NCSY and has recently taught at the Leadership Yeshiva Academy and the Yerushalayim Torah Academy.

Rav Yaakov Ehrenkranz

Shana Bet Rebbe Rav Ehrenkranz’s humble and encouraging style helps students learn more than they ever realized they could.

Rav Ehrenkranz earned a BA in Economics and Semicha at YU. Before making aliya, he was a Rebbe in the Stone BMP program at YU. In addition to teaching, he founded and runs an investment management firm.

Rabbi Yakov Haber

Night Seder Rebbe Rabbi Yakov Haber is wellknown for delivering halacha shiurim of penetrating depth, breadth and clarity.His expertise and dynamic teaching style, combined with his down-to-earth personality, lead to an exciting learning experience.

Rav Haber brings with him over a decade of experience teaching at Yeshiva University, as a Rebbe in BMP, RIETS, and Stern College for Women. Along with earning a Masters in Computer Science, Rav Haber spent years in YU’s prestigious Gruss Kollel Elyon.

Rabbi Dr. Ethan Eisen

Night Seder Rebbe Rabbi Dr. Ethan Eisen is a charismatic and natural educator who easily connects to his talmidim in the classroom and on the basketball court. His experience with diverse communities and his understanding of psychology enable him to have a profound impact on his students.

Rav Eisen received Semicha from RIETS and his PhD in Clinical Psychology at George Washington University.

Rav Yonatan Pesach Friedman Sgan Mashgiach Ruchani

Rav Yonaton Pesach’s (Jonny) positivity, joyful humility and contagious smile allow him to connect effortlessly with all types of talmidim.

Along with his passion for Torah, he loves playing basketball and is an avid drummer.

A beloved alumnus of Lev HaTorah (LHT ‘09-’11), Rav Yonatan Pesach has taught at Yeshivat Orayta, Eshel, and the Kemach Institute. He received Semicha from Rav Zalman Nechemia Goldberg and an MS in Jewish Education from Azrieli Graduate School.

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Alex Ghelman, Houston, TX, Beren Academy

Live in a Warm and Vibrant Religious

Zionist Community

Our students have the opportunity to become part of the community through:

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Weekly Chugim with accomplished and professional community members

Celebrate Simchat Torah, Lag BaOmer, and Yom HaAtzmaut together

Enjoy home-cooked meals and a warm atmosphere with neighborhood families

The Yeshiva hosts carnivals and special events throughout the year

Meron Nemirov Toronto, ON Yedidya Samuels Newton, MA

Ely Bloch Norfolk, VA

Jonny Zughaft West Orange, NJ

Noah Adler Detroit, MI

Avi Klieman Leeds, Great Britain

Eli Shchwab Miami, FL

Jake Benyowitz Los Angeles, CA

Meet the Lev HaTorah Family

Paul Grad Livingston, NJ

Join Talmidim from all over North America This year, there are 77 talmidim from 37 different schools

Raphe Shankman Teaneck, NJ Aharon Marizan Memphis, TN

Michael Younes Chicago, Il

Evan Weisel Cedarhurst, NY Eitan Ginsburg Philadelphia, PA

Alex Ghelman Houston, TX Josh Wolfstein Burlington, VT

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A Complete Torah Experience Build your Mind, Body, and Soul: Work out in our state-of-the-art Fitness Room Krav Maga Courses Classes that prepare you for Dating and Marriage Become a Certified Restaurant Mashgiach Mountain Biking in the hills of Beit Shemesh Bake Matzah in our own Matzah Factory

Train to be a leader of the Jewish People: Israel Advocacy: Standing up for Israel on campus Youth Advisor Mentorship Program Prepare to navigate the challenges of a college campus SLI: Synagogue Leadership Initiative 12

Weekly Chessed projects

Sammy Newman Thornhill, ON, Or Chaim

D A I LY S C H E D U L E DAY/TIME

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SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

8:00AM

Shacharit | Mishna Berura Seder

9:00AM

Breakfast

THURSDAY

Rosh Yeshiva’s Sicha 9:30AM – 1:00PM

MORNING SEDER Practical Halacha | Gemara | Parshat Hashavua Parsha Shiur (12:15)

1:00PM – 3:45PM

Lunch |Break Chessed Opportunities | Mountain Biking | 3-on-3 Basketball Jewish Meditation | Krav Maga Training | Weight Room | Ulpan Chavrutot with Rebbeim throughout the break Mincha

3:45 PM 4:00 PM

Halacha

5:00 PM

Jewish Philosophy AND Tanach

Torat Chaim Seminars

5:50 PM

Electives Chasidut | Bein Adam l’Chaveiro with Rav Machlis | Jewish History | The Five Megillot “Journey of the Soul” | Business Ethics | The Great Partnership: Science and Torah | Violence and Values in the Tanach Tanach’s Most Famous Stories | Dating and Marriage | Personal Growth | Campus Survival Guide ‫ רב קוק על מסכת ברכות‬:‫כתבי הרב קוק | עין אי”ה‬

6:40 PM

Dinner

7:45 PM

Night Shiur

9:30 PM

Maariv

9:45 PM - 10:15 PM

Community Chugim

Maariv

Night shiur Maariv

Chaburot

Chaburot Free Night

Chaburot Mishmar ----Sicha Mashgiach Ruchani

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Experience ‫קום התהלך בארץ‬ Eretz Yisrael

Golan

Tzfat Shabbaton & Galil 3 Day trip February

teacher(20 Rebbto-student ratio eim fo Shomron 1 Day trip March

Yerushalayim

Old City Shabbaton in October & 10 Day Trips throughout the year

Sderot & IDF Base 1 Day trip December

Midbar Yehuda 2 Day trip January

Negev & Eilat 3 Day trip November

Shua Friedman, Denver, CO, Denver Academy of Torah

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Shabbaton & 3 Day trip May

Lev LaChayal A supportive home and Spiritual Center for Religious Chayalim.

A post-Shana Aleph program to help students prepare for their service in the IDF.

‫לחייל‬ ‫המרכז הישיבתי‬

‫לחיילים בודדים בצה"ל‬

Sephardi Program Explore Sephardic thought and culture Minyanim in our Sephardi Beit Midrash Halacha, Hashkafah and History Classes Visits & Learning with Sephardic Torah Sages Trips to Sephardic Heritage Sites & Kivrei Tzadikim Shaliach Tzibur, Gabbai & Kriat HaTorah Training

Mechina Track for Public School Graduates Unique basic Jewish Studies curriculum Mentoring & guidance from Rabbeim with experience working with Public School students Goal-oriented towards mainstreaming & continuity in a supportive environment

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Contact us

In the US

ravcytrin@levhatorah.org

Rabbi Eugene and Mrs. Edna Kwalwasser Tel: 1 (718) 506-9911

In Israel

Tel: 972 (2) 992-2617 Fax: 972 (2) 999-4640 Rechov Nachal Ein Gedi 37 Ramat Beit Shemesh, 99000 Israel To apply, go to: w w w.yeshivaapplications.org

www.levhatorah.org facebook.com/levhatorah

twitter.com/Lev_Hatorah

Mailing address: Yeshivat Lev HaTorah c/o Mrs. Beth White 65 Argyll Avenue New Rochelle, NY 10804