Kol Yaakov Torah Center

Kol Yaakov Torah Center was an Orthodox yeshiva in Monsey, New York established to prepare students for a Haredi lifestyle and for positions of leadership in the Jewish community. The school closed in 2009 after the resignation of then Rosh Yeshiva (dean) Rabbi Leib Tropper. The building is now occupied by Yeshiva Mercaz HaTorah.

The educational program of Kol Yaakov followed the Lithuanian style, focusing on Talmud study. There were four educational programs divided according to the ability level of the students.

The Mechina ("preparatory program"), was designed for students with less familiarity with Hebrew language and textual study. The program offers basic skills in the study of Hebrew Language, Talmud, Hebrew Bible, Prophets and Jewish law.

The Beth Midrash (undergraduate program), was designed for students seeking an intensive course of study in Talmud, Tanakh, Jewish law and Jewish ethics leading to a Bachelor of Talmudic Law (BTL) degree.

The kollel (graduate Program) was designed for students who have completed the Beth Midrash program, to research specific areas of Talmud, Jewish Law and Rabbinic Literature.

The Bais Achiezer Rabbinic Program was designed for students seeking an advanced program leading to rabbinic ordination (semicha) and a Master of Rabbinic Studies (MRb) degree. Students in this program are trained in practical Rabbinics with a particular focus on Keruv (outreach). The rabbinic program also encompasses the traditional Semicha curriculum including advanced textual analysis of Talmud, Shulkhan Arukh (Code of Jewish Law), Jewish ethics and Rabbinic literature.

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