Zvi Sobolofsky

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Rabbi Zvi Sobolofsky is a Rosh Yeshiva at Yeshiva University in New York City.

He was appointed Rosh Yeshiva in the spring of 2002 and began teaching Talmud at Yeshiva University and its affiliated Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary (RIETS) in the fall of that year. His shiur has gained much popularity in its short existence, and is currently one of the most popular shiurim in the Yeshiva. Some credit this popularity to his ability to blend the teaching styles of his two teachers, Rabbi Hershel Schachter and Rabbi Mordechai I. Willig. Rabbi Shachter is known for his sharp insights into the gemara as well as an ability to present the topic at hand in its broader context, and Rabbi Willig is known for his focus towards practical understanding. Rabbi Sobolofsky blends these two styles to form a unique package that many students find most rewarding.

In addition to his role as Rosh Yeshiva in RIETS, Rabbi Sobolofsky also serves as the spiritual leader of Congregation Ohr HaTorah in Bergenfield, New Jersey. His synagogue has attracted many Orthodox Jews to the community. Sobolofsky also lectures at the Bergen County Beis Medrash Program (BCBM) housed at Congregation Bnai Yeshurun in Teaneck.

Rabbi Sobolofsky studied at Yeshivat Kerem BeYavneh, Yeshiva University and RIETS; upon graduation, he was named Valedictorian of the Mazer Yeshiva Program.