Yeshivas Ner Yisroel of Toronto
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Yeshivas Ner Yisroel of Toronto (Ner Israel Yeshiva College) is a Haredi
yeshiva
that was founded in 1959 as a branch of Yeshivas Ner Yisroel in Baltimore
(NIRC). It is no longer affiliated with Ner Yisroel in Baltimore. The yeshiva includes a both a Beis Midrash
program and a high school.
came from NIRC and assumed the post of Rosh Yeshiva
until 1971. The yeshiva was next headed by Rabbi Naftali Friedler. The mantle of Rosh Yeshiva was then assumed by Rabbi Gavriel Ginsburg.
of the Beis Midrash program is Rabbi Nechemia Rockove. The Menahel of the High School is Rabbi Moshe Englander. The Mashgiach of the High School is Rabbi Yeruchum F. Kravetz.
, to grant degrees in the field of religious studies and research in higher Jewish learning at the Bachelors, and Masters levels. In addition, the College offers University Diplomas and Certificates.
Haredi Judaism
Haredi or Charedi/Chareidi Judaism is the most conservative form of Orthodox Judaism, often referred to as ultra-Orthodox. A follower of Haredi Judaism is called a Haredi ....
yeshiva
Yeshiva
Yeshiva is a Jewish educational institution that focuses on the study of traditional religious texts, primarily the Talmud and Torah study. Study is usually done through daily shiurim and in study pairs called chavrutas...
that was founded in 1959 as a branch of Yeshivas Ner Yisroel in Baltimore
Baltimore
Baltimore is the largest independent city in the United States and the largest city and cultural center of the US state of Maryland. The city is located in central Maryland along the tidal portion of the Patapsco River, an arm of the Chesapeake Bay. Baltimore is sometimes referred to as Baltimore...
(NIRC). It is no longer affiliated with Ner Yisroel in Baltimore. The yeshiva includes a both a Beis Midrash
Beth midrash
Beth Midrash refers to a study hall, whether in a synagogue, yeshiva, kollel, or other building. It is distinct from a synagogue, although many synagogues are also used as batei midrash and vice versa....
program and a high school.
Past leadership
The yeshiva was established by Rabbi Sholom Gold in 1959. In 1964 Rabbi Yaakov WeinbergYaakov Weinberg
Shmuel Yaakov Weinberg, known as Yaakov Weinberg was an Orthodox Jewish rabbi, Talmudist, and rosh yeshiva of Ner Israel Rabbinical College in Baltimore, Maryland one of the major American non-Hasidic yeshivas...
came from NIRC and assumed the post of Rosh Yeshiva
Rosh yeshiva
Rosh yeshiva, , , is the title given to the dean of a Talmudical academy . It is made up of the Hebrew words rosh — meaning head, and yeshiva — a school of religious Jewish education...
until 1971. The yeshiva was next headed by Rabbi Naftali Friedler. The mantle of Rosh Yeshiva was then assumed by Rabbi Gavriel Ginsburg.
Current Leadership
The current Roshei Yeshiva are Rabbi Uri S. Mayerfeld (son-in-law of Rabbi Friedler) and Rabbi Meyer D. Greenberger (son-in-law of Rabbi Ginsburg). The Mashgiach RuchaniMashgiach ruchani
Mashgiach ruchani or mashgiach for short, means a spiritual supervisor or guide. It is a title which usually refers to a rabbi who has an official position within a yeshiva and is responsible for the non-academic areas of yeshiva students' lives.The position of mashgiach ruchani arose with the...
of the Beis Midrash program is Rabbi Nechemia Rockove. The Menahel of the High School is Rabbi Moshe Englander. The Mashgiach of the High School is Rabbi Yeruchum F. Kravetz.
Programs
The yeshiva has been granted restricted degree-granting authority by the Legislative Assembly of OntarioLegislative Assembly of Ontario
The Legislative Assembly of Ontario , is the legislature of the Canadian province of Ontario, and is the second largest provincial legislature of Canada...
, to grant degrees in the field of religious studies and research in higher Jewish learning at the Bachelors, and Masters levels. In addition, the College offers University Diplomas and Certificates.
See also
- Ontario Student Assistance ProgramOntario Student Assistance ProgramThe Ontario Student Assistance Program is a financial aid program delivered by the government of Ontario, Canada, for post-secondary education students...
- Higher education in OntarioHigher education in OntarioHigher education in Ontario includes postsecondary education and skills training regulated by the Ministry of Training, Colleges, and Universities and provided by universities, colleges of applied arts and technology, and private career colleges. The current minister is Glen Murray who assumed the...
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