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
Founder · Rosh Yeshiva
Rabbi Joel Portnoy
Nasi
Reb Shlomie Abenson
Mashgiach Ruchani
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.
Every bochur is known. Our Rebbeim and madrichim build genuine relationships — listening, guiding, and walking alongside each boy as he grows.
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.
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.
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.
Structured morning, afternoon, and night learning — building real Torah knowledge in an atmosphere of warmth and hislahavus.
Finance, cooking, first aid, public speaking — real-world skills woven alongside the learning so bochurim leave prepared for life.
Dedicated madrichim, a drug-free environment, and Rebbeim who genuinely know each boy — so parents can feel at ease.
Tiyulim across Eretz Yisroel, beautiful Shabbatonim, and 3 meals a day — a full, vibrant Yeshiva life.
"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?
Apply NowMy son came back a different person — more confident, more grounded, more passionate about his Yiddishkeit.
London, UK
The rabbeim called regularly and clearly cared about him as an individual. As a father, I felt completely at ease.
Manchester, UK
I wasn't sure learning was for me. The way the rabbeim taught — with energy and real depth — I couldn't get enough.
Now studying law, London
The friendships my son made there are his closest friends to this day. That says everything about what Rabbi Portnoy has built.
Johannesburg, South Africa
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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