History of the Yeshiva
A journey of more than one hundred and thirteen years — from the founding rabbis to the students of today
HaRav HaGaon R' Refael Dovid Auerbach zt"l, son of R' Chaim Yehuda Leib — founder of the yeshiva and its guiding light. Through his vision the yeshiva was established as a sanctuary of inner Torah for generations.
Founders & Key Figures
The masters of the hidden wisdom who built the holy hall and passed the Torah down through the generations
HaRav HaMekubal Chaim Yehuda Leib Auerbach zt"l
The holy Mekubal, a direct descendant of the Baal Shem Tov. He merited the sublime dream commanding the founding of a yeshiva for the hidden Torah.
HaRav HaMekubal Shimon Horowitz zt"l
The holy Mekubal who, on the very same night and hour, dreamed the same awesome dream — and together with Rabbi Auerbach established the yeshiva's hall.
Roshei Yeshiva Through the Generations
A golden chain of Mekubalim who led the yeshiva generation after generation, passing the light of Kabbalah to their disciples.
The Yeshiva's Students
Thousands of students who passed through the yeshiva's hall over the years, spreading throughout the world to share the light of the hidden Torah.
Timeline of Generations
- 1911
Founding of the yeshiva in the Old City of Jerusalem by HaRav Chaim Yehuda Leib Auerbach and HaRav Shimon Horowitz.
- 1920s
The yeshiva becomes a global center for the study of Kabbalah, blessed by the giants of the generation — the author of 'Chelkat Yoav' and Maran HaGaon Rabbi Chaim of Brisk zt"l.
- 1960s
Expansion of the holy hall and connection with the Mekubalim of our era — Roshei Yeshiva who passed the torch of Kabbalah onward.
- 1990s
Opening of the first branches outside Jerusalem — Modi'in Illit, London and Boro Park.
- Today
Over 5,000 students, 6 branches around the world, and hundreds of monthly Kabbalah classes — a living, beating chain.
"Our forefathers told us of the deeds You wrought in their days, in days of old."
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