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About

Migdal is a distinctive Chabad yeshiva that brings students from around the world together in a warm and serious learning environment.

Our Approach

At Migdal, we’re dedicated to helping each student build a strong, confident Jewish foundation that will guide him for life, wherever he goes and whatever path he chooses. Through high-level Torah learning, personal attention, and a warm, close-knit environment, students grow intellectually, spiritually, and personally.

Our Goal

Most of our applicants have already discovered that Judaism can be meaningful, relevant, and personal, and Migdal is the next step: A place to take that spark seriously, deepen understanding, and turn inspiration into a strong, lasting foundation to live with clarity, pride, and purpose as Jews throughout their entire lives.

Our Heritage

Migdal follows the educational path initiated in 1897 by the Fifth Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Shalom Dovber Schneersohn. The yeshiva continues this tradition of serious Torah learning, Chassidic depth, and leadership preparation.

Since its establishment in Migdal HaEmek, the yeshiva has become known for its prestigious level of learning and a notably warm, personal environment.

Our Staff

The yeshiva is led by experienced rabbanim, mashpi’im, and educators who are deeply invested in their students’ development. Our staff includes shluchim of the Rebbe and respected teachers known for both their scholarship and their personal dedication.

Rabbi Akiva Goldschmidt

Rosh Yeshiva

Rabbi Akiva Goldschmidt serves as Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivat Tomchei Tmimim in Migdal HaEmek. See More.Rabbi Akiva Goldschmidt serves as Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivat Tomchei Tmimim in Migdal HaEmek. Drawing inspiration as a student of the Lubavitcher Rebbe at 770 Eastern Parkway, Rabbi Goldschmidt decided to dedicate his life to Torah education. Since 2000, he has led the Yeshiva with exceptional dedication, integrating students from dozens of countries into authentic Chassidic learning through his unique style of learning and deep analysis. See Less.

Rabbi Elchanan Shochat

Rosh Mesivta

Rabbi Elchanan Shochat serves as a Rosh Mesivta at the Yeshiva and spiritual leader of the Russ.. See More.Rabbi Elchanan Shochat serves as a Rosh Mesivta at the Yeshiva and spiritual leader of the Russian-speaking synagogue Migdal HaEmek. He brings a thoughtful, analytical approach to Torah study while maintaining sensitivity to students from varied backgrounds and levels. His patient teaching style and genuine interest in each student help develop both learning skills and confidence as students advance through serious yeshiva study. See Less.

Rabbi Chaim Goldberg

Rosh Mesivta

Rabbi Chaim Goldberg serves as a Rosh Mesivta at the Yeshiva. With profound knowledge of.. See More.Rabbi Chaim Goldberg serves as a Rosh Mesivta at the Yeshiva. With profound knowledge of the Talmud and its many commentaries, Rabbi Goldberg enables students to acquire confidence in their Talmud skills as they begin learning at a deeper level, including the commentary of Tosafot and other sources. See Less.

Rabbi Nochum Berger

Rosh Mesivta

Rabbi Nochum Berger serves as Rosh Mesivta at the Yeshiva, teaching the advanced Talmud and Hala.. See More.Rabbi Nochum Berger serves as Rosh Mesivta at the Yeshiva, teaching the advanced Talmud and Halacha classes. Rabbi Berger teaches students to progress fluently through sources, tracing the development of Jewish law from the Torah through the Talmud to practical Halacha. In addition, Rabbi Berger teaches classes to the entire Yeshiva on the laws of upcoming holidays and answers students' personal questions about Jewish law as it applies to their lives. See Less.

Rabbi Shmuel Karlenstein

Mashpia

Rabbi Shmuel Karlenstein serves as a distinguished mashpia (spiritual guide) at the Yeshiva. He brings.. See More.Rabbi Shmuel Karlenstein serves as a distinguished mashpia (spiritual guide) at the Yeshiva. He brings deep knowledge of Chassidic teachings and a genuine personal connection to guide students through their spiritual development. In addition, Rabbi Karlenstein runs a program that connects Israeli soldiers with the Yeshiva through “Yemei Yeshiva” (Yeshiva Days), during which soldiers come twice a month to learn Torah with the students. His insightful approach and approachable demeanor have made him a valued mentor for students from diverse backgrounds at the Yeshiva. See Less.

Rabbi Moshe Dobri

Mashpia

Rabbi Moshe Dobri serves as a prominent Mashpia at the Yeshiva, providing students with a.. See More.Rabbi Moshe Dobri serves as a prominent Mashpia at the Yeshiva, providing students with a foundational understanding of Chassidic thought and learning. With an engaging and dynamic teaching style, Rabbi Dobri makes the introductory classes both accessible and enjoyable, helping students build confidence as they begin their journey in deeper Chassidic study. In addition, Rabbi Dobri runs regular Shabbatons at the Yeshiva for CTeen Israel, creating meaningful experiences that connect Jewish teens to their heritage and community. See Less.

Rabbi Refael Dahan

Mashgiach Ruchani & Administrator

Rabbi Refael Dahan serves as the mashgiach ruchani (spiritual supervisor) and general.. See More.Rabbi Refael Dahan serves as the mashgiach ruchani (spiritual supervisor) and general administrator of the Yeshiva, overseeing all practical matters. With a warm and welcoming presence in the Beis Midrash, Rabbi Dahan maintains close relationships with all the students, offering guidance and support in both their spiritual growth and daily needs. His approachable nature and genuine care for each student make him a trusted address for bochurim seeking advice, encouragement, or simply a listening ear. See Less.

Rabbi Michoel Schwab

Mashgiach Ruchani & Administrator

Michoel Schwab serves as the founder and director of the English Program at the Yeshiva. Hailing from.. See More.Michoel Schwab serves as the founder and director of the English Program at the Yeshiva. Hailing from Manhattan, Michoel learned in yeshiva in Israel and the United States before attending the University of Pennsylvania and graduating with a B.A. in Economics. Choosing to learn at the Yeshiva in Migdal to further advance his Torah studies, Michoel began simultaneously crafting a program for English speakers at the Yeshiva under the auspices of the Rosh Yeshiva. See Less.

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Our Alumni

Graduates of Migdal have gone on to serve Jewish communities worldwide as shluchim, rabbanim, educators, and professionals. Alumni consistently describe the yeshiva as a place that provided direction, confidence, and lifelong tools.

The Lubavicher Rebbe
Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson

“The years we dedicate fully to Torah learning are the proper preparation for life in this world.”

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