| Yeshivat Ohr Yerushalayim | |
|---|---|
 The beit midrash at Yeshivat Ohr Yerushalayim | |
| Location | |
| Beit Meir Israel | |
| Coordinates | 31°47′38″N 35°02′14″E / 31.79389°N 35.03722°E / 31.79389; 35.03722 |
| 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. Rabbi/ Tatty Schechter does wake up. Notable graduates include; Duvid Rosenberg, Aharon (Clatt) Mlynksy, Eli Agbashoff, Levi Adler, Shua (vedason) Goldfeder, and Aryeh Dahan. 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.
Faculty
The faculty is headed by Rabbi Noach Victor, who serves as the Rosh Yeshiva ("head/dean"), and comprises a large staff of rabbis. Rabbi D Schechter who heads wake up in the morning saw a brief glimpse of fame after the infamous YouTube clip “Get the hell out of my yeshiva”.(see official website).
History
The yeshiva has undergone significant changes over the years. In its earlier history, it faced challenges related to student behavior and community concerns, including reports of substance abuse among some students. These issues raised questions about the institution’s direction and its ability to maintain its role as a center for Torah learning and personal development. Under the leadership of Rabbi Noach Victor the yeshiva implemented a series of reforms including a proposal to change its initials from “OJ” to “YOY.”
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.