Don’t Just Continue Learning.
BECOME A BEN TORAH FOR LIFE.
ABOUT THE YESHIVA
OUR VISION
YESHIVA OF SOUTH FLORIDA is designed to continue the path of growth in Avodas Hashem and Talmud Torah that Talmidim cultivated while learning in Eretz Yisrael. Our goal is to be a Makom Torah where Talmidim thrive and develop into Talmidei Chachamim, Bnei Aliyah and Bnei Torah for life.
Our Yeshiva has tremendous gratitude to our Founding Rosh Yeshiva, Rabbi Yoni Levin, for his leadership and sacrifice, and looks forward to the next stage of the Yeshiva's growth, under the guidance of our Incoming Rosh Yeshiva, Rabbi Yehuda Willig.
TORAH ENVIRONMENT
In our Yeshiva, Talmidim are fully immersed in a dynamic Torah environment, as they are surrounded by warm Rebbeim and Kollel members from early morning
until late at night.
REBBE-TALMID RELATIONSHIP
A key part of the Yeshiva’s design
are the closer relationships that are fostered between the Rebbeim and Talmidim. Our Rebbeim are all extremely devoted to this goal.
UNIQUE SCHEDULE
The Yeshiva daily schedule includes 3 Sedarim (morning, afternoon and
night), along with college classes (allowing for 12-18 credits per semester).
This schedule is designed to facilitate full immersion in the Beis Medrash, while pursuing an undergraduate degree.
SINGLE
CAMPUS
All elements of Yeshiva life are contained on our beautiful campus: The Beis Medrash, college classes, cafeteria, and dormitory. This allows for maximum focus.
MENUCHAS HANEFESH
The Torah environment
that we are fostering in sunny Boca Raton is a peaceful enclave away from the bustle of distractions, fulfilling the directive of Chazal
“הוי גולה למקום תורה.”
7-DAY
YESHIVA WEEK
The Yeshiva week extends through Shabbos, with a full Shabbos-in-Yeshiva experience. This includes Friday Night Tisches and Melave Malkas with Rebbeim, along with Yeshiva Davening and Yeshiva Seudas. Off-Shabbosim are scheduled every 3 weeks.
OUR STAFF
RABBI YEHUDA WILLIG
INCOMING ROSH YESHIVA | ryw@yosf.org
An alumnus of Kerem B’Yavneh as well as Yeshivas Mir Yerushalayim, Rabbi Willig attended Yeshiva College and received semichah from RIETS, where he was a member of the Kollel Elyon. Currently, Rabbi Willig is a Maggid Shiur at Yeshiva University as well as at Yeshivas Heichal Ha’Torah. In the summertime, Rabbi Willig serves as Mara D’asra of Camp HASC.
RABBI SIMCHA SHABTAI
MENAHEL
Rabbi Shabtai oversees various parts of the Yeshiva’s operations and takes a strong interest in understanding and helping each Talmid. Additionally, he serves as Rosh Beis Medrash at Boca Raton Synagogue where he organizes and directs learning initiatives. He learned in Reishit, Mercaz HaRav, and Yeshivas Rabbeinu Yitzchok Elchonon, participating in the Yadin Yadin Kollel. In addition to his BA and MA in Medieval Jewish History from Yeshiva University, he has an MBA from Touro University Worldwide, as well as a Certificate in Entrepreneurship from Wharton School of Business.
RABBI YAAKOV STEINMETZ
RA"M
A beloved and talented Rebbe, Rabbi Steinmetz is widely recognized for his ability to forge close relationships with Talmidim, and his capacity to explain complex Sugyas with clarity. Rabbi Steinmetz learned in Sha’alvim and Yeshivas Rabbeinu Yitzchok Elchonon, participating in the Kollel Elyon. He has served as a Maggid Shiur in the Post-Pesach Zman Program, as well as a Sho’el uMeishiv in the Mazer Yeshiva Program.
RABBI YITZCHAK ROSENFELD
RA"M AND ROSH KOLLEL
Admired as an exceptional Lamdan, Rabbi Rosenfeld combines penetrating analysis with wide- ranging Torah knowledge. He learned in Sha’alvim and Yeshivas Rabbeinu Yitzchok Elchonon, where he participated in the Semicha Honors Program as well as in the Kollel Elyon. He has served as a Rebbe and Sho’el uMeishiv at Beis Medrash L'Talmud at Lander College, where he gave advanced Gemara Shiurim, Mussar Vaadim, and provided guidance to many Talmidim.
RABBI RAPHAEL STOHL
MASHGIACH
With an infectious love for Torah learning and living, Rabbi Stohl has inspired countless Talmidim and community members. His combination of masterful Torah knowledge with a boundless energy, enthusiasm, and warmth make him both beloved and impactful. Rabbi Stohl learned at Kerem B’Yavneh and Yeshivas Rabbeinu Yitzchok Elchonon, learning in the Kollel Elyon and subsequently in the Hollywood Lakewood Community Kollel. He directs the Masmidim Program at Katz Yeshiva High School, and is the author of a number of Sefarim: Toras HaKavod, Otzar HaSimcha, and A Deeper Look on Sefer Yehoshua.
RABBI EFREM GOLDBERG
FOUNDER
A popular speaker and writer, Rabbi Goldberg's leadership and influence is felt beyond the Boca Raton Synagogue where he serves as Rabbi.
DAILY SCHEDULE
7:40 am:
8:25 am:
8:45 am:
9:10 am:
12:00 pm:
12:45 pm:
2:20 pm:
2:40 pm:
2:55 pm:
3:00 pm:
5:25 pm:
8:30 pm:
10:00 pm
Shacharis
Halacha Seder
Breakfast
Morning Seder
Shiur
Lunch
Mincha
Mussar Chaburas
Break
Second Seder
Dinner
Night Seder
Maariv
IYUN
Seder focuses on careful reading and analysis of the Gemara and Rishonim, while Shiur addresses the material prepared with a special emphasis on fostering the Talmid’s ability to independently assess the conceptual underpinnings of the Sugya. Rabbi Steinmetz and Rabbi Rosenfeld give the two daily Iyun Shiurim.
BEKIYUS
Seder focuses on covering ground in the Masechta with clarity and retention. Rabbi Bogopulsky and Rabbi Stohl oversee the seder. Rabbi Stohl gives a daily chabura and Rabbi Bogopulsky gives an advanced weekly chabura.
HALACHA
Chabura after Davening focuses on gaining familiarity with a broad array of practical topics. Rabbi Drory leads this Chabura.
MUSSAR
Various Chaburas on different Sefarim are offered helping each Talmid forge his path in Avodas Hashem and personal growth. Rabbi Stohl, Rabbi Rosenfeld and Rabbi Jaron give the Mussar Chaburas.
NIGHT CHABURAS
Night Chaburas on topics such as Machshava, Tanach and Chassidus, encourage our Talmidim to think profoundly and broaden their horizons in Torah. Rabbi Stohl and a rotation of Rebbeim give the night chaburas.
COLLEGE OPTIONS
The schedule of our Yeshiva allows Talmidim to take a full course load of undergraduate studies at a variety of remote college programs. The time designated for these studies is in between dinner (5:25 pm) and Night Seder (8:30 pm). Some of the college programs include:
TRIO , Farleigh Dickinson University , Excelsior University , Florida Atlantic University, and University of Maryland Global Program.
Additionally, Touro University has a specially designed program for Talmidim of our Yeshiva, that allows them to take a combination of in-person classes in Boca Raton as well remote-live classes.
MEDIA
Hachnasas Sefer Torah
Causematch (January 2024)
Causematch (January 2023)
CONTACT INFORMATION
For more information or to learn about our yeshiva, please contact:
RABBI SIMCHA SHABTAI, Menahel
WhatsApp: 347.439.7031
E-mail: rss@yosf.org
R' ARI SOLOMAN, Israel Representative
WhatsApp: 201.937.3346
E-mail: ras@yosf.org