Rav Yechezkel Yakovson

Rosh HaYeshiva

Following four years of study at Yeshivat Kol Torah, Rav Yakovson came to Yeshivat Sha'alvim in 1973 to continue his Torah studies while incorporating army service as a tank commander within the Hesder framework. Rav Yakovson began giving shiurim in the Yeshiva in 1983 and in 2004 was appointed Rosh HaYeshiva. Rav Yakovson's sterling character and clear shiurim have gained him a reputation as a respected Rebbi and Rosh HaYeshiva.

Rav Aryeh Hendler

Sgan Rosh HaYeshiva

A Sha'alvim Hesder alumnus, Rav Hendler has been serving as a Ra"m in the yeshiva since 1988 and in 2004 was appointed Sgan Rosh HaYeshiva. Rav Hendler, a dynamic speaker, is an expert on Chassidut, having published two seforim, Chen Makom Tanach and Sfat Hagan, an elucidated edition of the Sfat Emet on the Torah. In addition to a weekly sicha in the yeshiva and weekly shiurim on Chassidut, Rav Hendler also gives a daily shiur be-iyun to the Israeli talmidim. In addition to his Torah knowledge, Rav Hendler is an expert on the history of the pre-war Jewish communities in Eastern Europe. Rav Hendler leads the numerous tours to Poland, including the Yizkereim program attended by many of the students of the overseas program.

Rav Ari Waxman

Dean / Menahel

After studying at Sha'alvim's Overseas Program, Rav Waxman served as a tank gunner in the machal program and then returned to the U.S. to continue his studies at Yeshiva University, completing a B.A. in economics. As a close student of his grandfather, Rav Dovid Lifshitz zt"l, Rav Waxman received Semicha from RIETS and earned an M.S. from Yeshiva University's Azrieli School of Jewish Education. Shortly thereafter, Rav Waxman and his wife made aliyah, returning to Sha'alvim. Four years later, Rav Waxman was appointed Mashgiach of the Overseas Program. As Mashgiach, Rav Waxman forged deep relationships with the talmidim and soon became a central icon of the yeshiva. Rav Waxman currently serves as Menahel of the program where his vision continues to shape Yeshivat Shaalvim.

awaxman@neto.net.il

Rav Aryeh Leibowitz

Assistant Dean / Sgan Menahel

Rav Leibowitz attended Sha'alvim for two years before studying at Yeshiva University. At YU, he was a student of Rabbi Mayer Twersky, and earned semicha ordination from RIETS, a B.A. in Modern Jewish History and Philosophy from Yeshiva College, and an M.A. and Ph.D. from Yeshiva's Bernard Revel Graduate School. Following his marriage, Rav Leibowitz moved to Yerushalayim, and continued his learning at Yeshiva Ohalei Torah, under Rav Daniel Belsky. In 2007, Rav Leibowitz returned to Sha'alvim as a member of the kollel, and in 2011 he was appointed Assistant Dean of the Overseas Program. Rav Leibowitz has written a number of Torah and scholarly articles, and is the author of Hashgacha Pratis: An Exploration of Divine Providence and Free Will (Targum Press, 2009).

ajleibow@gmail.com

Rav David Lebor

Ra"M

Rav Lebor first arrived at Sha'alvim as a post-high school talmid in 1972. Following his learning at Sha'alvim, Rav Lebor returned to the U.S. in 1975 to continue his yeshiva studies at Yeshivat She'ar Yashuv while simultaneously studying accounting at Queens College, receiving his CPA. After making aliyah in 1978, Rav Lebor returned to Sha'alvim to join the Sha'alvim Kollel and serve as Madrich of the Overseas Student Program. From 1982-1983 Rav Lebor served as Rosh HaYeshiva of Yeshivat Orot HaGalil in Chatzor HaGlilit after which he returned to Sha'alvim as a Ra"M and Sgan Mashgiach of the yeshiva. Rav Lebor served as a Lieutenant in the Israeli Army as a Rav Zvai (Chaplain) of a tank battalion. In 1997 the Lebor family spent a year on shlichut, where Rav Lebor was Rosh Kollel of the Torah Mi-Tzion Kollel in Chicago. Besides giving a daily shiur in Gemara Be-Iyun, Rav Lebor gives a popular weekly class to the overseas students on the Jewish family.

david@lebor.com

Rav Yosef Nusbacher

Ra"M

Rav Nusbacher studied in Yeshivat Sha'alvim in 1987 and then returned to the U.S. to continue his learning at Yeshiva University as a close talmid of Rav Michael Rosensweig. Concurently, Rav Nusbacher completed a B.S. in computer science and an M.A. from the Bernard Revel Graduate School. In 1992 Rav Nusbacher and his wife returned to Israel where Rav Nusbacher completed his Semichah studies at Yeshiva University's Gruss Kollel. In 1993 the Nusbachers returned to Sha'alvim and Rav Yosef became the Ra"m of the second year talmidim. With an outstanding analytical mind and a sharp sense of humor, Rav Nusbacher sends his talmidim on their way towards becoming high caliber lamdanim and bnei Torah.

ynusbacher@gmail.com

Rav Eliyahu Reich

Ra"M

Rav Reich learned at Sha'alvim from 1990-1992. He then returned to the U.S. to continue his studies at Yeshiva University where he learned under Rav Michael Rosensweig while studying for his B.A. in Jewish studies and M.A. from the Bernard Revel Graduate School. In 1995 the Reichs made Aliyah, coming back to Sha'alvim where Rav Eli continued learning in the kollel and finished his Semichah studies while giving a chabura to talmidim in the Overseas Program. Standing out as an emerging Talmid Chacham, Rav Reich joined the staff in 2002. His analytical and engaging shiurim are very popular among the students.

elireich7@gmail.com

Rav Yehuda Turetsky

Ra"M

Rav Turetsky brings a wonderful combination of warmth, excitement, and intellectual breadth and sophistication to the yeshiva. After attending Shaalvim, he returned to Yeshiva University, where he received a B.A. in Psychology, M.S. in Jewish Education, and Semicha as a member of the Wexner Semicha Honors Program. As an alumnus of YU's prestigious Kollel Elyon, and a close student and former shiur assistant to Rav Michael Rosensweig, Rav Turetsky gives an engaging and stimulating shiur to his talmidim. He was also a longtime senior staff member at NCSY Kollel, where he served most recently as Director of Educational Programming. He has given shiurim and presentations throughout North America and has published articles on a wide range of topics, including Gemara, Medical Halacha, Jewish Education, and the Sociology of the Modern Orthodox community. He made aliyah in 2012 along with his wife, Dr. Ilana Turetsky, and their two children.

yturet@yahoo.com

Rav Michael Yammer

Ra"M

Rav Yammer is a Sha'alvim Hesder alumnus who was appointed Ra"m in 1988. Rav Yamer's highly engaging shiur is one of the foundational elements of the Yeshiva. For over two decades overseas student's have benefitted from the methodological tools they acquired in Rav Yamer's shiur. In addition to being an outstanding talmid Chacham, Rav Yamer's keen understanding of people has motivated his students to seek out his advice, even long after their stay at Sha'alvim.

jammer@013.net

Rav Chaim Cohen

Mashgiach Shana Alef

Rav Chaim came to Sha'alvim from the Skokie Yeshiva as a talmid in the Overseas Program in 1991. He married in Yerushalayim after two years at Sha'alvim and joined the Sha'alvim Kollel. Emerging as one of the outstanding students, Rav Chaim was given the unique opportunity of learning b'chavruta with the Rosh HaYeshiva at that time, Rav Avraham Avidan Shlit"a for three years, and in 1997 received Semicha from Rav Zalman Nechemiah Goldberg Shlit"a. Throughout his years in the Sha'alvim kollel, Rav Chaim was respected as a talmid chacham, mechanech, and role model for the boys attending the Overseas Program. In addition to his work with the talmidim at Sha'alvim Rav Chaim is also the editor of Oztar HaTehillim, a compilation of sources from the Gemorah and Midrash according to the pasukim of Tehillim.

cohenchaim7@gmail.com

Rav Ezra Shapiro

Mashgiach Shana Bet

Rav Ezra learned in Sha'alvim from 1988-1990 at which point he joined Tzahal in the framework of the Machal program. Rav Ezra completed a B.S. in computer science and returned to Israel, learning at Yeshiva University Gruss kollel and receiving Semichah from Rav Zalman Nechemia Goldberg Shlit"a. In 1996 Rav Ezra was appointed mashgiach of the second year students and through his wisdom, warmth and devotion he has helped many of Sha'alvim's students maximize their potential in yeshiva while effectively preparing for life after yeshiva.

ezshap@gmail.com

Rav Yonatan Emmet

Bekiyut Rebbe

Originally from England, Rav Emmet has lived in Israel since the age of 6. He attended an Israeli High school in the Jerusalem suburb of Mevaseret, before joining the five year hesder program at Shaalvim. Following his army service, Rav Emmet was married and joined the Shaalvim Kollel. While in the kollel he studied for his smicha, which he received from the Israeli rabbanut.

Witty and sharp, Rav Emmet is a well liked member of our staff. His shiurim and vaadim are well attended, and can often be found during morning and afternoon seder surrounded by a group of talmidim waiting to hear an explanation of the gemara seasoned with Rav Emmet's unique humor. Rav Emmet's skills are well appreciated in the greater shaalvim area. For over five years, Rav Emmet has given a weekly shiur in the Shaalvim kibbutz.

Rav Eli Pielet

Bekiyut Rebbe

A graduate of the Skokie Yeshiva High School, Rav Pielet attending Shaalvim for 4 years of post high school study. Following Shaalvim, Rav Pielet learned for 8 years under his Rebbe, Rav Tzvi Kushelevsky. During his years of study, Rav Pielet also earned smicha from Rav Zalman Nechemia Goldberg, and completed a Master degree in education from Purdue University. In 2001, Rav Pielet returned to Shaalvim as a shoel u-Mashiv and Bekiut Rebbi. He is the author of She'elat Chacham on tractates Bava Batra and Gittin, which are largely based on his shiurim and prepared material from Shaalvim. Rav Pielet is the director of the Bekiyut and Mishna Berurah programs at Shaalvim. Rav Pielet is available in the beit midrash throughout the entire day, and is even often seen learning late at Thursday night mishmar.

Rav Dovid Lessin

Yoetz Chinuchi

Rav Lessin attended Sha'alvim for two years, after which he learned under R. Michael Rosensweig, in Yeshiva University, while completing a BA in Psychology. After graduating college, Rav Lessin moved with his wife to Israel, completing semicha ordination in YU's Gruss Kollel. In 2006, R. Lessin and his family moved to Sha'alvim, and he joined the Sha'alvim Kollel. In Israel, Rav Lessin completed a Master's degree in mental health and family therapy, and worked for two years as a therapist for the Family Institute in Jerusalem. He continues to see clients at the Institute and, in addition, is a consultant therapist at the Kav L'Noar Center for Families and Young Adults. Rav Lessin also maintains a private practice in Jerusalem. As Yoetz Chinuchi, Rav Lessin spends countless hours providing guidance to talmidim. Through one-on-one chavrutot and personal meetings, Rav Lessin impacts the individual growth of the talmidim. He is sought out by many students looking for a listening ear coupled with wise insight.

dovidlessin@gmail.com

Rav Meir Orlian

Night Seder Rebbe

Rav Meir Orlian is a Dayan in the city of Yad Binyamin and serves as the Rav of Yad Binyamin's Congregation Sha'arei Tefilah. As an expert on Choshen Mishpat, Rav Orlian is a faculty member of the Business Halacha Institute. He also writes a regular column in Choshen Mishpat dilemmas. Rav Orlian is in yeshiva every night during night seder, where he learns with the talmidim, gives chaburot, and is available to answer questions.

Rav Binyamin Hutt

Mashiv

Following High School at the Skokie Yeshiva, Rav Hutt spent two and half years learning in Sha'alvim. Following Sha'alvim, Rav Hutt continued his learning at Beit Midrash Le-Talmud / Lander's College for Men where he merited to learn under Rav Yehudah Parnes, shlit"a, and Rav Moshe Bamberger, shlit"a. In 2008, Rav Hutt and his family made aliyah and decided to return to Sha'alvim. Rav Hutt serves as a shiur assistant to Rav Lebor, shlit"a, and is proud to have the opportunity to assist, encourage, and motivate the talmidim. Inspired by Rav Bamberger, Rav Hutt offers a variety of va'adim and mussar chaburot that teach letters from great Rabbinic leader, aiming to cull insights and inspiration for interpersonal relationships and one's relationship with Hashem.

Rav Menachem Leibtag

Afteroon Shiur Rebbe

Rav Menachem Leibtag, an internationally acclaimed scholar and pioneer of Jewish Education on the internet, is well known in the Jewish community for his essays on the weekly Torah reading. He is best known for his ability to teach students how to study rather than simply read Biblical passages. He also routinely lectures around the globe, primarily as a Scholar in Residence in communities in North America; and is a regular guest lecturer for students at universities such as Columbia, Harvard, Princeton, NYU, Penn, and Brandeis.

Rav Shalom Rosner

Afternoon Shiur Rebbe

Rav Rosner attended Sha'alvim before continuing his studies at Yeshiva University, where he earned a BA in Economics and a Masters in Jewish Education and Administration from the Azrieli Graduate School. A Musmach of RIETS, Rav Rosner was a member of the Beren Kollel Elyon and a Kupietsky Kodshim Fellow. Until his aliyah in 2008, Rav Rosner was a popular Maggid Shiur at Yeshiva University's Stone Beit Midrash Program and the Rav of Congregation Beit Ephraim Yitzchok in Woodmere, NY. Rav Rosner's shiurim are well known, and his online daf yomi shiur is listened to worldwide. Currently, Rav Rosner is a Rebbe in the advanced program at Yeshivat Reishit Yerushalayim, as well as Rav of the Nofei Hashemesh community in Beit Shemesh

Rav Moshe Ganz

Senior Ram

Rav Gideon Binyamin

Rosh Kollel and Rav of Nof Ayalon

Rav Aryeh Ben Yaakov

Mashgiach of Israeli Talmidim

Rav Yoel Amital

Ram

Rav Noam Koenigsberg

Ram