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Rabbi Zvi Sobolofsky is a Rosh Yeshiva at Yeshiva University in New York. He was appointed Rosh Yeshiva in Spring of 2002 and began teaching Talmud at Yeshiva University and its affiliated Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary in Fall of 2002. In only a short time as Rosh Yeshiva he has become one of the most popular maggidei shiur (talmudic lecturers) as well as a reknowned authority in halacha (Jewish law.) Rabbi Sobolofsky also serves as the Spiritual leader of Congregation Ohr HaTorah in Bergenfield, NJ. His shul has become popular for those young families who continue to flock to Bergenfield's already established and growing Orthodox Jewish Community. Rabbi Sobolofsky is also a leading magid shiur of the Bergen County Beis Medrash Program (BCBM) housed at Congregation Bnai Yeshurun in Teaneck, NJ. |
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'''Zvi Sobolofsky''' is a [[rosh yeshiva]] at [[Yeshiva University]] in [[New York City]]. |
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Rabbi Sobolofsky studied at [[Yeshivat Kerem B'Yavneh]] and [[Yeshiva University]]; graduating in 1987, he was named [[valedictorian]] of the Mazer Yeshiva Program. He then attended the [[Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary]] (RIETS), finishing in 1990 and graduated from the [[Azrieli Graduate School of Jewish Education and Administration]] in 1996.<ref name="Congregation Ohr Torah website" /> |
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He was appointed [[Rosh Yeshiva]] in the spring of 2002 and began teaching [[Talmud]] at Yeshiva University and its affiliated RIETS in the fall of that year. His [[Shiur (Torah)|shiur]] has gained much popularity in its short existence, and is currently one of the most popular shiurim in the Yeshiva. Some credit this popularity to his ability to blend the teaching styles of his two teachers, [[Mordechai Willig|Rabbi Mordechai Willig]] and [[Hershel Schachter|Rabbi Hershel Schachter]]. Rabbi Willig is known for his focus towards practical understanding and Rabbi Schachter is known for his ability to present topics in the Talmud in a broader context. Rabbi Sobolofsky blends these two styles to form a unique package that many students find most rewarding. |
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In addition to his role as Rosh Yeshiva in RIETS, Rabbi Sobolofsky also serves as the spiritual leader of Congregation Ohr HaTorah in [[Bergenfield, New Jersey]], where he is a resident.<ref name="Congregation Ohr Torah website">{{cite web |title=About Us |url=http://www.ohrhatorah.com/about/ |website=Congregation Ohr Torah |access-date=17 May 2019 |archive-date=17 May 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190517202639/http://www.ohrhatorah.com/about/ |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>Leichman, Abigail Klein. [http://www.jstandard.com/index.php/content/item/new_jersey_ncsy_teens_encounter_Israel/ "New Jersey NCSY teens encounter Israel: From yeshivas and public schools, they meet Israelis — and each other"], ''[[The Jewish Standard]]'', July 30, 2010. Accessed September 25, 2011. "Rabbi Zvi Sobolofsky, a Bergenfield resident and camp rabbi, taught part of his morning class while the boys stood outside."</ref> His [[synagogue]] has attracted many [[Orthodox Judaism|Orthodox Jews]] to the community. Rabbi Sobolofsky also lectures at the [[Bergen County, New Jersey|Bergen County]] Beis Medrash Program (BCBM) housed at Congregation Bnai Yeshurun in [[Teaneck, New Jersey|Teaneck]], [[New Jersey]].<ref name="Congregation Ohr Torah website" /> |
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Prior to his appointment as Rosh Yeshiva, Rabbi Sobolofsky was a fellow of the [[Gruss Kollel Elyon]] and then went on to teach in Yeshiva University's [[Stone Beis Medrash Program]] (SBMP) for seven years. |
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During the summer months, Rabbi Sobolofsky served as [[Rosh Kollel]] for the [[Beis Medrash]] Program at [[Camp Morasha]]. In the summer 2008, he joined Roshei Yeshiva, Rabbi [[Hershel Schachter]] and Rabbi [[Mayer Twersky]] at the [[NCSY]] [[Kollel]] in Israel. |
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==Published works== |
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Rabbi Sobolofsky is the author of a [[Sefer (Hebrew)|sefer]], ''Reishis Koach'', on Maseches [[Bechoros]], as well as a book published by YU Press about the laws of [[Niddah]]. |
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He is also a regular contributor to TorahWeb, where he has published many articles on the [[Parshat hashavuah|Weekly Torah Portion]] and [[Jewish holidays|Yomim Tovim]]. |
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==References== |
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==External links== |
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* [http://www.torahweb.org/author/rsob.html TorahWeb articles and audio/video shiurim] |
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* [http://www.yutorah.org/rabbi-zvi-sobolofsky/ Shiurim by Rabbi Zvi Sobolofsky] |
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Rabbi Zvi Sobolofsky | |
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| Personal | |
| Religion | Judaism |
| Nationality |  United States of America |
| Denomination | Orthodox |
| Alma mater | Yeshiva University |
| Position | Rabbi |
| Synagogue | Ohr Hatorah, Bergenfield, New Jersey |
| Position | Rosh yeshiva |
| Yeshiva | RIETS |
| Semikhah | RIETS |
Zvi Sobolofsky is a rosh yeshiva at Yeshiva University in New York City.
Rabbi Sobolofsky studied at Yeshivat Kerem B'Yavneh and Yeshiva University; graduating in 1987, he was named valedictorian of the Mazer Yeshiva Program. He then attended the Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary (RIETS), finishing in 1990 and graduated from the Azrieli Graduate School of Jewish Education and Administration in 1996.[1]
He was appointed Rosh Yeshiva in the spring of 2002 and began teaching Talmud at Yeshiva University and its affiliated RIETS in the fall of that year. His shiur has gained much popularity in its short existence, and is currently one of the most popular shiurim in the Yeshiva. Some credit this popularity to his ability to blend the teaching styles of his two teachers, Rabbi Mordechai Willig and Rabbi Hershel Schachter. Rabbi Willig is known for his focus towards practical understanding and Rabbi Schachter is known for his ability to present topics in the Talmud in a broader context. Rabbi Sobolofsky blends these two styles to form a unique package that many students find most rewarding. In addition to his role as Rosh Yeshiva in RIETS, Rabbi Sobolofsky also serves as the spiritual leader of Congregation Ohr HaTorah in Bergenfield, New Jersey, where he is a resident.[1][2] His synagogue has attracted many Orthodox Jews to the community. Rabbi Sobolofsky also lectures at the Bergen County Beis Medrash Program (BCBM) housed at Congregation Bnai Yeshurun in Teaneck, New Jersey.[1]
Prior to his appointment as Rosh Yeshiva, Rabbi Sobolofsky was a fellow of the Gruss Kollel Elyon and then went on to teach in Yeshiva University's Stone Beis Medrash Program (SBMP) for seven years.
During the summer months, Rabbi Sobolofsky served as Rosh Kollel for the Beis Medrash Program at Camp Morasha. In the summer 2008, he joined Roshei Yeshiva, Rabbi Hershel Schachter and Rabbi Mayer Twersky at the NCSY Kollel in Israel.
Published works
[edit]Rabbi Sobolofsky is the author of a sefer, Reishis Koach, on Maseches Bechoros, as well as a book published by YU Press about the laws of Niddah. He is also a regular contributor to TorahWeb, where he has published many articles on the Weekly Torah Portion and Yomim Tovim.
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "About Us". Congregation Ohr Torah. Archived from the original on 17 May 2019. Retrieved 17 May 2019.
- ^ Leichman, Abigail Klein. "New Jersey NCSY teens encounter Israel: From yeshivas and public schools, they meet Israelis — and each other", The Jewish Standard, July 30, 2010. Accessed September 25, 2011. "Rabbi Zvi Sobolofsky, a Bergenfield resident and camp rabbi, taught part of his morning class while the boys stood outside."
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