Yeshivas Ner Yisroel
ישיבת נר ישראל |
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250 Bathurst Glen
Thornhill, Ontario, Canada |
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Established |
1959 |
Rosh Yeshiva |
Rabbi Uri S. Mayerfeld and Rabbi Meyer D. Greenberger |
Mashgiach |
Rabbi Y.F. Kravetz & Rabbi N. Rockove |
Menahel |
Rabbi M. Englander |
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Orthodox |
Rabbeim |
10 |
Full English |
Full Ontario Diploma |
Dorm |
yes |
Motto |
Ki Ner Mitzva V'Torah Ohr |
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.
[edit] Past leadership
The yeshiva was established by Rabbi Sholom Gold in 1959. In 1964 Rabbi Yaakov Weinberg 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.
[edit] Current Leadership
The current Roshei Yeshiva are Rabbi Uri S. Mayerfeld and Rabbi Meyer D. Greenberger. The Mashgiach Ruchani 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.
[edit] Programs
The yeshiva has been granted restricted degree-granting authority by the Legislative Assembly of Ontario,[1] 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.[2]
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- ^ http://www.e-laws.gov.on.ca/html/source/private/english/2000/elaws_src_private_pr00005_e.htm An Act respecting Ner Israel Yeshiva College
- ^ http://www.cicic.ca/en/postsec.aspx?sortcode=2.20.24.26&id_postsec=257 Ner Israel Yeshiva College Directory of Universities, Colleges and Schools in Canada
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Coordinates: 43°50′21.5″N 79°27′52″W / 43.839306°N 79.46444°W / 43.839306; -79.46444