Claimed
NY

Nesivos Yeshiva

Known as Nesivos, Nesivos Ahron

Musrara, Jerusalem
35
Students
Shiur-based
Learning
18–22
Ages
Contact Nesivos Yeshiva

Reach the yeshiva directly.

These channels go straight to admissions — Hadracha doesn’t sit in the middle.

Best time to call: Morning, Evening
Location

Where to find Nesivos, Nesivos Ahron.

20 HaAyin Chet Street, Musrara, Jerusalem 9511220

Open in Google Maps
Three Years

Program & work options

Program type
Traditional full-time Yeshiva
Duration
Three Years

About

At Nesivos, your growth, as a Ben Torah and as a person, is our primary focus.

We take motivated bochurim looking to grow and bring them to a level of advanced,
independent learning.

Everything in our yeshiva – our learning, our rebbeim, and the atmosphere – is geared to one overriding goal: helping you achieve your absolute greatest.

Learning model

Shiur-based. Each bochur is placed in a track suited to his pace and background, with daily seder and ongoing chavrusa support.

Student fit

Bochurim who thrive here tend to value the atmosphere described as warm, yeshivish, litvish, black-hat, structured, serious, intense, relaxed, easy-going, growth-oriented, highly academic, iyun-focused. The 1:4 staff-to-student ratio allows individualized attention without losing chevra dynamics.

Atmosphere

Warm, Yeshivish, Litvish, Black-hat, Structured, Serious, Intense, Relaxed, Easy-going, Growth-oriented, Highly academic, Iyun-focused.

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 Moshe Friedman

    Rosh Yeshiva

  • Rabbi Dovid Levy

    Mashgiach

Rabbi Akiva Miller

Facilities & living

See description, historical, spacious campus

Boarding
Dormitory
Curfew
Yes12:00AM
Laundry
AvailableYes
Amenities
GymGames room

Daily life & schedule

8-9 Shacharis + halacha seder 9:30-1 First seder 3:30-6:30 second seder 8-10 night seder

Shabbos: Alternating

When a bochur struggles: The yeshiva will try to support as much as possible, will suggest tutors. If necessary, yeshiva will assist in finding an appropriate program.

Admissions process

Submit application, farher with Rebbe, complete registration

  • Interview requiredYes
  • Entrance test requiredYes
  • In-person visitYes
  • Application feeYes

Trips & experiences

Frequency
Monthly
Focus
Eretz Yisrael connection, Spiritual growth, Social bonding, Fun / recreation, Educational
Tuition
Included in tuition

Insight from the yeshiva

Speciality
At Nesivos, your growth, as a Ben Torah and as a person, is our primary focus. We take motivated bochurim looking to grow and bring them to a level of advanced,
independent learning. Everything in our yeshiva – our learning, our rebbeim, and the atmosphere – is geared to one overriding goal: helping you achieve your absolute greatest.

Where students go next

Understanding where bochurim typically continue after Nesivos Yeshiva helps families see the longer-term pathway — not just what the yeshiva offers today.

  • Yeshiva in Israel
  • Yeshiva in America

Many go to the Mir

Academic calendar

This yeshiva runs on the traditional zmanim calendar.

  • Elul Zman
    Beginning
    Monday, August 17, 2026 ד' אלול
    End
    Tuesday, September 22 י"א תשרי
  • Winter Zman
    Beginning
    Sunday, October 11 ל' תשרי
    End
    Wednesday, April 7, 2027 כ"ט אדר ב
  • Summer Zman
    Beginning
    Monday afternoon, May 10 ג' אייר
    End
    Wednesday, July 7 ב' תמוז

There will be an optional extended Summer Zman until Monday, July 26 כא’ תמוז.

What makes it different

  • High structure
  • Moderate structure
  • Strong rebbe relationships
  • High academic intensity
  • Balanced learning
  • Growth focused
  • Warm environment
  • Iyun focused
  • Bekius focused
  • Yeshivish
  • Skills building
  • Mainstream

The facts

Only information this program actually provided. Nothing here is inferred.

Program length
Three years or more, Multi-year
Housing
Dormitory available, Curfew, Laundry on site
Facilities
Gym, Games room
Admissions
Interview required, Entrance test required, Visit required
Staff & support
Structured mentorship
Housing & supervision
Dorm counselor
Program type
Post-high-school Torah study
Atmosphere
Growth-oriented, Highly academic
Tradition & affiliation
Litvish / Yeshivish
Learning format
Formal shiur
Subject of learning
Iyun
Activities
Eretz Yisrael trips, Organised social programming

Alumni, parent & student voices

Personal feedback from alumni, current students and parents will appear here when shared.

Other yeshivos like Nesivos Yeshiva

Similar to this yeshiva

Each group below shows yeshivos that share a specific characteristic with Nesivos Yeshiva — the heading tells you exactly what they share.