The Kollel

A place to grow in Torah, whether you are beginning your learning journey or returning to a familiar sugya. Join a shiur or learn at your own pace in a warm, welcoming beis midrash.

What Is Torah?

Torah is far more than religious instruction. It encompasses practical law, ethics, history, and the traditions that shape Jewish culture. For thousands of years, it has been the foundation of Jewish life—guiding how generations have lived, learned, celebrated, and passed their values to their children. Studying Torah connects us to that remarkable heritage while offering wisdom for the choices we make today.

The Kollel Tradition

The Hebrew word kollel means “collective.” In 19th-century Yerushalayim, organizations such as Kollel Warsaw gathered donations from Jewish communities abroad to support residents of Eretz Yisrael, including Torah scholars and their families. Over time, the name came to describe institutions where scholars pursue Torah study with communal support. Today, kollelim worldwide continue that tradition: making Torah learning a shared responsibility and an enduring foundation of Jewish communal life.

Why Torah?

At DBN, we believe Torah learning connects us to our heritage and helps build happier, kinder, more thoughtful lives. It is more than religious instruction: it encourages questions, conversation, ethical reflection, and personal growth. Sitting down to learn every day—or even a few times a week—can change how we see ourselves and relate to others. By making learning welcoming and accessible, we help strengthen individuals, families, and the entire community.

Why a Kollel?

For nine years, DBN’s full-time Kollel has been a constant source of learning, friendship, and inspiration. We have seen lives transformed, dozens of people deeply impacted, and hundreds leave with a smile, a fresh insight, or a stronger sense of belonging. Sometimes one shiur, one conversation, or one chavrusa makes a lasting difference. A full-time Kollel makes these opportunities available throughout the day, enriching individual lives and strengthening the entire community.

Learning at DBN

Learning at Congregation Dovid Ben Nuchim: Morning Learning 20266:00–6:15 AM

Kollel Boker

Start the morning with a few minutes of focused Torah learning.

Learning at Congregation Dovid Ben Nuchim: Morning Learning Together 202610:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Morning Learning Group

Learn Parsha and Halachah with Rabbi Menashe Silve.

Learning at Congregation Dovid Ben Nuchim: Chavrusas at Table 2025SUNDAYS · 10:00–11:00 AM

Sunday Morning Breakfast and Learn

Enjoy breakfast while learning on your own, or join Rabbi Asher Sova's practical Halachah shiur.

Night Seder

Come learn on your own or join a shiur.8:45–9:45 PM

Parsha

Rabbi Yeshaya Kosterlitz

Halachah

Rabbi Zevi Goldbaum

Gemara

Rabbi Kosterlitz

LEARN WITH US

Questions? Looking for a Chavrusa?

Contact us for more information or to arrange a chavrusa.

R' Yeshaya Kosterlitz, Director

848-238-4953  ·  kollelofdbn@gmail.com

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