Yerushalayim at sunset with open Gemara

Yeshiva Ketana

Where young men grow in Torah, in character, and in life.

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About the Yeshiva

A place to learn, grow and become.

Kochvei Dovid is one of the only English-speaking Yeshivos Ketanos in Eretz Yisroel — a Yeshiva Ketana in the heart of Yerushalayim built especially for bochurim aged 16 and above coming from abroad. With three sedarim a day, warm and dedicated Rebbeim, and the Old City on your doorstep, it is a place where Torah comes alive.

We welcome bochurim from age 16 and up. Younger boys may also be considered on an individual basis — please be in touch. Older bochurim aged 18+ are warmly invited to apply to our Yeshiva Gedola.

Rabbi Menachem Portnoy

Rabbi Menachem Portnoy

Founder · Rosh Yeshiva

Rabbi Joel Portnoy

Rabbi Joel Portnoy

Nasi

Reb Shlomie Abenson

Reb Shlomie Abenson

Mashgiach Ruchani

Rabbi Mordechai Twersky

Rabbi Mordechai Twersky

Curriculum Development · Rebbe

Rabbi Avraham Ben-Guira

Rabbi Avraham Ben-Guira

Rebbe · Life Coach

Rabbi Micha Hyman

Rabbi Micha Hyman

Rebbe · Licensed Therapist

Rabbinic Advisory Board

Rav Moshe Weinberger

Rav, Kehillos Aish Kodesh
Woodmere

The Gaon and Tzaddik
Rabbi Yitzchak Meir Morgenstern Shlita

 

Rabbi Shmuel Brazil

Rosh Yeshiva
Zeev Hatorah

What Makes Us Different

More than a Yeshiva —
a place that knows each talmid

A yeshiva is more than its schedule. What sets Kochvei Dovid apart is not just what we teach — it's how we know each boy, the values we live by, and the warmth of the home we build together.

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Real Connection

Every bochur is known. Our Rebbeim and madrichim build genuine relationships — listening, guiding, and walking alongside each boy as he grows.

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Holistic Growth

Torah, character, and life skills woven together — so bochurim leave with not only deep learning, but the tools to live a full and meaningful life.

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Loving Yiddishkeit

More than knowledge, we cultivate joy — bochurim who don't just observe Torah but love being a Jew, with a fire that lasts a lifetime.

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Two Homes Away From Home

The Rosh Yeshiva's and Mashgiach's homes are both within walking distance — open doors, Shabbos meals, and a real family feeling for boys far from their own.

English-Speaking Yeshiva Ketana · Yerushalayim
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What We Offer

A programme built for real growth

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Three Daily Sedarim

Structured morning, afternoon, and night learning — building real Torah knowledge in an atmosphere of warmth and hislahavus.

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Life Skills & Growth

Finance, cooking, first aid, public speaking — real-world skills woven alongside the learning so bochurim leave prepared for life.

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24/7 Care & Support

Dedicated madrichim, a drug-free environment, and Rebbeim who genuinely know each boy — so parents can feel at ease.

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Trips & Shabbatonim

Tiyulim across Eretz Yisroel, beautiful Shabbatonim, and 3 meals a day — a full, vibrant Yeshiva life.

Bochurim learning b'chavrusa
Chavrusa

Learning that lives outside the beis

Torah doesn't stop when seder ends. Bochurim learn b'chavrusa wherever the day takes them — in the courtyard, on the grass, between the stones of Yerushalayim.

Community trip
Community

Brothers for life

The friendships built here last long after the learning ends.

Bochurim in the streets of Yerushalayim
Experiences

Eretz Yisroel is your backyard

Masada, the Dead Sea, the shuk — unforgettable trips woven throughout.

"Every boy who walks through our doors leaves with a fire for Torah that stays with him for life."

Rabbi Menachem Portnoy · Rosh Yeshiva

Ready to take the next step?

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Come and learn with us.

We welcome bochurim from age 16 and up to our Yeshiva Ketana. Younger bochurim considered on an individual basis. Places are limited — get in touch to find out more or to apply.

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Or contact us: info@kochveidovid.com

Bochurim 18+

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Get In Touch
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UK

+44 7837 199025

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Israel

054 634 7733

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Email

info@kochveidovid.com

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