ABOUT US
Torah Ohr Hebrew Academy is out to reach, inspire, and affect all members and segments of the community, regardless of their background, to help them grow and find the truth and meaning in their lives. Through our various educational programs, classes, and events, we aim to bring as many of our brethren as possible closer to their heritage and legacy. Our staff members are handpicked for their devotion and dedication to the cause, as well as for their talent and capabilities. Torah Ohr: building our future upon the treasures of our past.
MEET OUR STAFF
Rabbi Avraham Kohan, Rabbi
Rabbi Avraham Kohan is the Rabbi of Torah Ohr, the home of numerous Torah shiurim and classes from beginner to advanced levels and Jewish educational programs, complete with a Bet Midrash and Bet Kenesset to serve all members of the Great Neck Jewish community.
Rabbi Nisim Hasson, Assistant Rabbi
Rabbi Hasson studied in RSA for 7 years, where he received his Bachelors in Talmudic Law and Rabbinic Ordinance from Rabbi Moshe Heineman. In the summer of 2017, he began his career teaching at Torah Ohr. His position involves delivering high-level classes to college-aged young men, as well as nightly classes geared for married men. He also integrates various programs to build the vibe and connection, such as Thursday kumzitzes, Shabbaton Getaways, etc., keeping the connection with youth and getting them involved in the community. On Shabbat mornings, he leads the Bet Midrash minyan, where the tefillot are followed by learning session.
Rabbi Sendy Shulman, Assistant Rabbi
Originally from Brooklyn, NY, Rabbi Shulman spent his yeshiva years at Yeshiva Sholom Shachna, the Mir Yerushalayim attending Rav Asher Arieli’s shiur, and Beis Medrash Govoha in Lakewood. He continued to study for several years at Kollel Hora’ah of America under the leadership of Rav Mordechai Eisenberg and the guidance of Rav Reuven Feinstein. He received Semicha Yoreh Yoreh from Rav Reuven Feinstein and from Rav Moshe Heinemann, as well as an additional Semichat Chachomim from Rav Reuven Feinstein. Rabbi Shulman’s goal is to bring a high-level understanding of the Torah to Jews of all levels, and to create vibrant and cohesive learning chaburot.
Rabbi Ariel Darvish, Maggid Shiur
Rabbi Ariel Darvish was born into our own community in Great Neck. While he was still young, his family made Aliyah to Eretz Yisrael where he attended Yeshivat Imrei Mordechai under the tutelage of Harav Abuhatzeira Shlit"a and Harav Mordechai Malka Shlit"a, as well as Yeshivat Rinat Hatorah under the leadership of Harav Ezra Nissan Shlit"a. Rabbi Darvish is also an attorney, with his JD from Fordham University School of Law. Rabbi Darvish's mission is to, with Hashem's help, enhance and further promote the Torah growth in our community, and help those interested to develop their learning, analytical, and spiritual skills to higher levels.
Rabbi Yoni Chamani, Yeshiva Youth Director
Rabbi Yoni Chamani was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY. learnt in Yeshivat Ateret Torah under Chacham Yosef Raful Shlit"a.
After he got married, he received his Semicha from Yeshivas Torah Vodaath. He is currently involved in Chinuch and helping to spread the beauty of the Torah and Mitzvot.
Rabbi Yehuda Elyas, Assistant Rabbi
Rabbi Yehuda Elyas was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, attending Yeshivat Ohel Torah for elementary and high school. After high school, he continued his Torah education in Yeshivat Noam HaTorah in Yerushalayim under the auspices of Rabbi Dovid Amon Shlit"a. Rabbi Elyas then learned in Beth Medrash Govoha in Lakewood. After getting married, he returned to Yeshivat Noam HaTorah in Yerushlayim for Kollel. Rabbi Elyas strives to imbue a love and passion for Torah learning while promoting a dynamic and vibrant Makom Torah where everyone can feel comfortable learning at their own level.
Rabbi Emanuel Molayem, Maggid Shiur
While growing up in Los Angeles, Rabbi Molayem eventually attended Yeshivat Mikdash Melech in Eretz Yisrael for several years.
After transferring to the kollel environment of Rav Isaac Kresch, he received semicha, and has served as a rebbi in Be'er Hagolah Institutes for the past few years, which has afforded him a wholesome experience with the youth through their adolescence years.
Rabbi Molayem seeks to grant individuals of all ages a platform to access their closeness with Hashem irrespective of their backgrounds in Torah learning.