Kochavei Dovid
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Program & work options
- Program type
- Multi-Year Yeshiva
- Duration
- One Year with Option to Stay Longer
- Work allowed
- Yes, individually with approval
- When students work
- Varies by student, Afternoon
- Placement help
- Yeshiva helps students find work
- Impact on learning
- Full learning schedule remains unchanged
About
A family atmosphere of genuine simchas hachaim & simchas haTorah that drives each boy to reveal his full potential.
Support systems
Mentorship is built into the daily rhythm. The mashgiach and senior rabbanim are accessible, and additional support is available for bochurim who need it.
Rebbeim & Hanhala
Hanhala
Rabbi Menachem Portnoy
Rosh Yeshiva
Rabbi Joel Portnoy
Nasi
Rabbi Doron Lazarus
Mashgiach Ruchani
Rabbi Shlomie Abenson
Mashgiach - Yeshiva Ketana
Rebbeim & staff
Rabbi Mordy Twerski
Rebbe - Curriculum Development
Rabbi Micha Hyman
Rebbe - Licensed Therapist
Mrs Georgina Kirillin
Secretary
Facilities & living
Beis medrash, dormitories, dining, and common spaces — all within the Jerusalem campus.
Admissions process
Admissions includes an application, interview, and an in-person visit when possible. Reach out to admissions directly for the current timeline.
Academic calendar
This yeshiva runs on the traditional zmanim calendar.
- Elul Zman
- Beginning
- Rosh Chodesh Elul
- End
- Simchas Torah
- Winter Zman
- Beginning
- Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan
- End
- Rosh Chodesh Nissan
- Summer Zman
- Beginning
- Rosh Chodesh Iyar
- End
- Rosh Chodesh Tammuz
May be option summer program
What makes it different
- Yeshivish
- Litvish
- Chassidish
- Modern Orthodox
- Outreach / Kiruv
- Sephardic
- Religious Zionist / Dati Leumi
The facts
Only information this program actually provided. Nothing here is inferred.
- Program length
- One year with option to continue, One year, extendable
- Work & training
- Working permitted with approval, Employment placement assistance, Work during the day permitted
- Age
- Accepts under 18
- Program type
- Multi-year program
- Tradition & affiliation
- Litvish / Yeshivish, Chassidish, Modern Orthodox, Sephardi, Dati Leumi / Religious Zionist
- Who the program serves
- Kiruv program
More from the yeshiva
Growth / Transition Student Detail (Optional Expanded Section)
- What student backgrounds does this program serve?
- Mixed background, Strong background (returning students)
- What is the typical entry level?
- Mixed levels (individualised placement)
- What support is available for new students?
- Regular personal check-ins
- What does success typically look like for a student here?
- Long-term stay and growth in program, Spiritual growth and development
- Staff involvement
- High involvement (close guidance)
Additional notes
- Gt Tags
- growth_program, beginner_friendly, mixed_background_students, Hashkafic Growth, baalei_teshuva
- Track Type
- Growth program
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