Sh'or Yoshuv Rabbinical College

Lawrence, New York, United States · Est. 1967

Haredi yeshiva in Lawrence, NY offering intensive Torah study and rabbinical ordination since 1967.

  • Founded 1967 by Rabbi Shlomo Freifeld
  • Haredi yeshiva located in Lawrence, Nassau County, New York
  • Moved from Far Rockaway to Lawrence in 2003
  • Offers semicha (rabbinical ordination) and Bachelor of Talmudic Law
  • Serves students 17 and older from diverse backgrounds worldwide
  • Facilities include Bais Medrash, libraries, gymnasium, and dormitories

Academics

Sh'or Yoshuv provides organized shiurim (lectures) and chaburos (peer study groups) structured around traditional sedarim (morning, afternoon, and evening study sessions). The yeshiva accommodates students who work or attend college in the afternoon. A semicha (rabbinical ordination) program under Rabbi Eliyahu Schneider began awarding ordinations in 2006–2007. The institution also offers a Bachelor of Talmudic Law degree and operates a Kollel Mekor Boruch for advanced learners, plus an Introductory Program for those with minimal Jewish education.

Campus & Student Life

The yeshiva is located at One Cedarlawn Avenue in Lawrence, New York, and features a large Bais Medrash (study hall), classrooms, English and Hebrew libraries, a gymnasium, and dormitory accommodations. The student body comprises individuals aged 17 and older from the surrounding community and locations worldwide. The institution is headed by Rabbi Naftali Jaeger as Rosh Yeshiva and serves over 600 families through community programs including women's shiurim, businessmen's morning kollels, and outreach initiatives.

Admissions

The yeshiva accepts students from age 17 and older with diverse educational backgrounds. Applicants must submit a yeshiva application form, transcripts, and pay application and registration fees. FAFSA is available for eligible students. Inquiries regarding the main yeshiva program should be directed to Rabbi Chaim Majerovic; the Introductory Program inquiries go to Rabbi Mayer Hurwitz.

Community Engagement

Beyond its residential programs, Sh'or Yoshuv operates extensive community services including over 100 weekly shiurim for the public, a Community Learning Center, and specialized programs such as Zichron Ruchama (women's learning), businessmen's early morning kollels, and outreach initiatives in the Five Towns, Manhattan, and internationally. The institution also administers charitable funds for loans, wedding assistance, and tutoring.

Founded
1967
Courses
5
Total intake
Not yet verified
AffiliationHaredi Judaism
Websitehttps://www.shoryoshuv.org/
HousingNot available
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Courses offered
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Data last verified June 2026 · compiled from official sources