Ner Avraham Community Kollel
Ner Avraham is a thriving center which includes a kollel avreichim, daily shiurim, Kehillah programming, and uplifting minyanim. It was founded in 2014 by Rabbi Moshe Silberstein in memory of his brother-in-law Ted (Avraham) Mirkhani.
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A high-level kollel of 10 avreichim, led by Rabbis Yonason Weiner and Chaim Reinheimer, who are in the beis medrash daily from 9:15-6:00, learning towards semicha from the Chief Rabbinate in addition to learning one-on-one with community members.
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A thriving and comfortable Beis Medrash where members of the community can come and learn, making use of the large selection of seforim in English and Hebrew.
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L'ayla: a daily morning learning program, open to anyone who wants a consistent place to learn. Starting with a mussar seder and continuing with chavrusa learning, two tracks led by Rabbi Eliezer Spiegel and Rabbi Wolff
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'Chaburas Torascha Keva' – An evening program designed to learn halacha from the sources, based on the curriculum of Rav Yitzchak Berkovits and led by Rabbi Nesanel Odzer, an alumnus of Kollel Ner Avraham.
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Daily shiurim given by Rabbi Moshe Silberstein in Mussar, Navi, Chumash, and Mishna.
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An introductory shiur in gemara given by Dr. Fred Stepen
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Daf Yomi every morning after Shacharis with Rabbi Wolff.
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Avreichim of the kollel are available to learn during the day, meeting the needs and interests of those with whom they learn.
You are welcome to visit the Kollel during the day and Rabbi Silberstein will be more than happy to discuss available learning options with you.
Learning Opportunities
Morning Classes
The following classes are currently available both in person and on Zoom*
9:30am - 10:10am
Kuzari
Rabbi Moshe Silberstein
10:15am-10:55am
Understanding Chumash
Rabbi Moshe Silberstein
11:00am-11:40am
Mishna
Rabbi Moshe Silberstein
11:45am-12:15pm
Classical Halochos of Daily Living
Rabbi Moshe Silberstein
12:20pm-1:00pm
Introductory Gemara
Dr. Fred Stepen
*Join Zoom Meeting
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/2398262482
Meeting ID: 239 826 2482
1:00pm -2:00pm
Daily Chavrusa Opportunities With Kollel Members
Mincha – 2:00 pm
Summer Zman 5786
L'ayla לעילא
Start your day higher
A morning seder for men who want a consistent place to stay connected.
Mussar Seder
9.30am - 9.45am
Pirkei Avos with Rabbeinu Yonah
Then two parallel tracks run side by side - join whichever fits you best.
Gemara B'Iyun
9.45am - 11.30pm Chevrusas
11:30 - 12:00 Shiur
Maseches Bava Kamma
Rabbi Binyomin Wolff
Gemara Lehalacha
9.45am - 11.00am
Maseches Shabbos
Rabbi Eliezer Spiegel
Sunday through Thursday. An evening track may open if there is interest.
Rabbi Eliezer Spiegel's chabura pictured above. Rabbi brings deep knowledge and genuine warmth to his role as rosh chabura, guiding the learning with clarity while never shying away from the hard questions. Those who learn with him daily know him as a balanced, generous teacher and a true wealth of Torah insight.
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Evening Classes
Sundays
8.00pm - 8.30pm
Chovos Halevavos - Shaar Avodas Elokim
Rabbi Binyomin Wolff
Mondays
8.00pm - 8.30pm
Chabura Hilchos Bein Adom L'Chaveiro
Rabbi Nesanel Odzer
*Under the auspices of Rabbi Yitzchak Berkowitz shlita
and certification presented by him upon completion
Tuesdays
8.00pm - 8.30pm
Avodas HaParsha
Rabbi Fyvel Shuster
Wednesdays
8.00pm - 8.30pm
Understanding the Siddur
Rabbi Binyomin Wolff
Thursdays
8.00pm - 8.30pm
Nesivos Shalom on the Parsha
Rabbi Moshe Silberstein
Maariv 8.30pm
Sundays
8.45pm - 9.15pm
Shalom Bayis
Rabbi Moshe Silberstein
Elul Zman 5786
About Ted
Ted (Avraham) Mirkhani, born and bred in New Jersey, was an individual who used every resource available to him to better the lives of all whom he came into contact with. Successful business man, active Hatzalah member, baal tzedakah, husband, father and a friend – he was there for everyone.
Both in his business activities; providing jobs for people who would otherwise not have means to support their families, or with regard to his private life; giving a kind word and a friendly arm around the shoulder to those in his family, community and beyond – Ted lived to give.
Ted’s life was tragically cut short in 2014 after a prolonged illness, but his legacy lives on in the Community Kollel and Kehilla which were founded by his brother-in-law, Rabbi Moshe Silberstein, and are named in his memory – Ner Avraham.
