Orthodox rabbinical college in Brooklyn with roots in Slovakia, dedicated to Talmudic scholarship and community service.
The Yeshiva of Nitra traces its origins to Slovakia, where it was established in 1907. It survived as the last yeshiva in occupied Europe during World War II under Rabbi Shmuel Dovid Ungar. After the war, Rabbi Sholom Moshe Ungar and Rabbi Michael Dov Weissmandl re-established the institution in the United States in 1946, initially in Somerville, New Jersey, before relocating to Mount Kisco in 1949. The college's mission is to produce students with firm commitment to their heritage, strong connection to Talmudic scholarship, and dedication to community betterment.
As a rabbinical college, Yeshiva of Nitra operates on a continuous calendar rather than a traditional academic schedule. The institution grants Bachelor's degrees and first professional degrees. It is accredited by the Association of Advanced Rabbinical and Talmudic Schools, ensuring recognition of its academic standards and programs.
The college is exclusively for men, reflecting its nature as a rabbinical institution. The main administrative office is located at 194 Division Avenue in Brooklyn, New York 11211. The institution also maintains campuses in Chester and Mount Kisco, New York, providing multiple locations for study and residential life.
The college offers financial aid to students and provides a Net Price Calculator on its website to help estimate costs based on previous year data. Admissions inquiries can be directed to the Admissions Office at (718)387-0423, while the Financial Aid Office is available at (718)387-0467.