Faculty

Rabbi Zelig Privalsky, Director of Community Development - A Brooklyn native and close student of Rav Shmuel Berenbaum ZT"L; he studied in the great Yeshivos of the Mir and Ponevezh.

Rabbi and Mrs. Englander have been with the kollel since its inception in 2006. Rabbi Englander, originally from Toronto, was recruited from Lakewood, New Jersey and immediately became a popular chavrusa and teacher to many. His broad knowledge base in both Mussar and Halacha makes him the go-to person in the Bais Medrash for any question. For several years he lead a Shabbos Minyan in the community and has developed a strong following amongst community members seeking the Emes. He recently published on behalf of the Kollel a pamphlet named “Shabbos in the Hospital: A Halachic Guide”.

Rabbi and Mrs. Gitlin have been part of the Kollel since 2012. Rabbi Gitlin's incredible hasmadoh is well known in North Miami Beach and raises the bar for the whole community. Rabbi Gitlin is originally from East Brunswick, NJ and is a student of Rabbi Yisroel Brog from Cleveland, OH. His enthusiasm for learning is an inspiration for the children who attend his nightly Mishnayos class..

Rabbi Dovie and Sarah Leah Jacobson arrived in the community after Shavous. Originally from Detroit, the Jacobsons spent five years in Lakewood, where Rabbi Jacobson learned in Beth Medrash Govoha. R’ Dovie has displayed both a tremendous dedication to learning along with an enthusiasm for teaching others. Mrs. Jacobson, who was born and raised in Miami through sixth grade, will be teaching in Yeshiva Toras Chaim Toras Emes as part of the Early Childhood staff.

Rabbi and Mrs. Price arrived in the Kollel shortly after Pesach of 2014. Rabbi Price is originally from Brooklyn, NY and learned in Tiferes Elimelech and in Yeshivas Brisk. He is a very talented Maggid Shiur and speaker, and with his exuberant personality, warmth, and humor has made a noticable impact on our community. His deep insights in the Bais Medrash and out have made him a magnet for many people in the community. He currently leads a Chabura of young Balabatim learning Mesechta Avoda Zara every night.

 Rabbi and Mrs. Roffe have been with the Kollel since 2013.  A native of Caracas, Venezuela, his Spanish language shiurim have attracted a large group of Latin Americans to the Kollel. His warm personality and his dedication to Torah learning and values has had a powerful impact on this community. He has recently taken the position of Rav of the North Miami Beach Community Sharei Zion, and has already influenced his Mispallelim there.

Rabbi Malkiel and Devorah Steiman have moved here from Yerushalayim after learning for five years at the well-respected yeshiva of HaRav Tzvi Kaplan. Rabbi Steiman brings a very sophisticated background in learning along with a radiant personality and smile. His tremendous desire to help everyone grow in their avodas Hashem and Torah learning has become clearly evident. Mrs. Steiman too, has enthusiastically joined the staff at Bais Yaakov Miami.