Welcome to Bircas HaTorah

In an environment of hard work and warmth, Bircas HaTorah produces a mature and balanced Ben Torah guided by middos and securely on the path to becoming a talmid chacham of the highest caliber.

What's Happening at Yeshiva:

We had the privilege of hosting R' Mordechai Willig who gave a shiur on Gemara and practical cases of Hilchos Gittin based on his experience as a Dayan on the Beis Din. Check out our media library to download the shiur.

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Using the Sefer Ben Ish Chai, Rabbi Tagger elucidates the halachos of Shabbos. Coupled with the Mishnah B'rurah and other Poskim, he explains the halacha for both Sefardim and Ashkenazim.

Rabbi Green: Coming to a City Near You!

View the Calendar to see when R' Green & R' Willig will be in your area. You can book an appointment with the Rosh Yeshiva by viewing the available hours and emailing students@bircas.org.

Welcome to Bircas HaTorah

We learn Gemara in a way that enables each student to truly uncover every possibility that can arise from the one single word we're discussing.

Real and Measurable Growth

Discover why Bircas HaTorah is THE Yeshiva for students who want to master the ability to learn on their own.

Experience the Beauty of Eretz Yisrael

Hike, Swim, Ski, and learn about your history while touring our beautiful homeland.

Yeshiva News

Click here to make a donation to the Yeshiva for the Refuah Sheleimah of Refael Eliezer ben Leah or click here for updates on his condition.

Mazal Tov

Mazal tov to Lia and Daniel Rostenne on the birth of a girl, Ilana Rivka.

Mazal Tov to Reuven and Sheindel Belenky on the birth of a baby boy.

Mazal Tov to Ahron Feinstein on his engagement to Rachel Rina Gold.

Mazal Tov to Benjy Tagger on his engagement to Shevi Zinberg.

Meet our New Ra''m & Menahel Ruchani

Photograph Rabbi Avraham Willig is a unique blend of rabbi, lecturer, MSW, and musician. Beloved by his students for his knack at fostering uplifting relationships, Rabbi Willig is known for his warm personality and quick smile. He serves as Ra"m to Shana Aleph students and Menahel Ruchani of the Yeshiva. Originally from New York, Rabbi Willig learned at Yeshivat Kerem B'yavne and Ner Israel Rabbinical College, received rabbinic ordination from RIETS at Yeshiva University, and earned his MSW from the Wurzweiler School of Yeshiva University. He has been a popular rebbi at Yeshivat Shaarei Mevasseret Zion and Yeshivat Torat Shraga for a combined seven years, and was a founding member of the Los Angeles Intercommunity Kollel. Email Rabbi Willig at avwillig@bircas.org.