American Friends of Mercaz HaRav Kook

Mercaz HaRav Kook Yeshiva was founded in 5684 (1924), in Jerusalem by the first Chief Rabbi of Eretz Yisrael, HaRav Avraham Yitzchak HaCohen Kook, of blessed memory.

HaRav Kook saw in the establishment of the Yeshiva – the culmination of his spiritual vision of the holy renascence of the People of Israel in their Land. The Yeshiva was founded to be a Center for Torah, whose purpose would be to raise up and educate scholars and leaders in Israel, filled with a deep love for their fellow-Jew, and imbued with the love of the Torah and the love of the Land of Israel.

Mercaz HaRav is one of the largest Yeshivas (Talmudical colleges) in Israel. There are approximately 500 students in the Yeshiva, and 200 students in the Kollel (the advanced studies program for graduate students). An outstanding staff of instructors is headed by the Rosh Yeshiva, HaRav Avraham Shapiro, former Chief Rabbi of Israel, who is recognized as one of the great Torah scholars of our generation. The knowledge, character, and personality of these great scholars provide a source of inspiration and learning to the students.

Location

870 East 27th St.
Brooklyn, NY 11210