Yeshivat Ohr Yerushalayim
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| Yeshivat Ohr Yerushalayim | |
|---|---|
 The beit midrash at Yeshivat Ohr Yerushalayim | |
| Location | |
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Beit Meir Israel | |
| Coordinates | 31°47′38″N 35°02′13″E / 31.79393°N 35.03689°ECoordinates: 31°47′38″N 35°02′13″E / 31.79393°N 35.03689°E |
| Information | |
| Principal | Rabbi Noach Victor |
| Gender | Males |
| Affiliation | Orthodox Judaism |
Yeshivat Ohr Yerushalayim (ישיבת אור ירושלים) is an American yeshiva for the study of Torah. It caters to English-speaking students spending a year in Israel after high school.[1] It is located on Moshav Beit Meir, 9 miles (14 km) west of Jerusalem.
During the summer, the yeshiva houses the NCSY summer kollel program.[2]
Faculty
The faculty is headed by Rabbi Noach Victor, who serves as the Rosh Yeshiva ("head/dean"), and comprises a large staff of rabbis.
References
- ^ "Yeshivot: Yeshivas Ohr Yerushalayim". Maven Search. Retrieved 25 June 2012.
- ^ Leichman, Abigail Klein. "New Jersey NCSY teens encounter Israel". jewishstandard.timesofisrael.com. Retrieved 2021-03-02.