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The word “Kollel”, means inclusiveness, and The Kollel is best known for its warm, inclusive atmosphere. The Kollel is a vibrant community providing quality, modern Jewish education, programs and events in Vancouver.
The Kollel touches the lives of many people, connecting with them and giving them a warm place to develop and achieve personal growth. We have become the Jewish cultural centre for people in their 20s-40s. We host dozens of events each month including: daily services, morning and evening classes, networking events, friday night dinners and holiday celebrations.
The Kollel initiates exciting and meaningful social, cultural, and educational programs that invite people to experience Judaism (sometimes for the first time) in an inclusive, comfortable, joyful, and non-judgmental environment. The friendly and inclusive atmosphere at The Kollel encourages new connections and friendships, creating a space for and feeling of belonging.
The Kollel is a vibrant community providing quality, modern Jewish education, programs and events in Vancouver.
The Kollel touches the lives of many people, connecting with them and giving them a warm place to develop and achieve personal growth. We have become the Jewish cultural centre for people in their 20s-40s. We host dozens of events each month including: daily services, morning and evening classes, networking events, friday night dinners and holiday celebrations.
The Kollel initiates exciting and meaningful social, cultural, and educational programs that invite people to experience Judaism (sometimes for the first time) in an inclusive, comfortable, joyful, and non-judgmental environment. The friendly and inclusive atmosphere at The Kollel encourages new connections and friendships, creating a space and feeling of belonging.
Rivki Yeshayahu is The Kollel office administrator in addition to her role as teacher and leader at The Kollel. She grew up in Vancouver and attended schools in Chicago and Israel before returning to Vancouver in 1999. She loves the mountains and enjoys hiking during the spring, summer, and fall.
Rabbi Shmuel Yeshayahu was born in Israel and received his rabbinic ordination from the Rabbinate of Israel. He is a Rabbi in Vancouver, BC. Since 2000 he has been providing mentoring, counseling, religious services, classes, and tutorials, as well as developing and leading Jewish programming for unaffiliated young adults. He is well known for his ability to make spirituality relevant to all people in all walks of life.
You can follow him on Facebook @RabbiShmulikYeshayahu.
Rabbi Shmuel Yeshayahu is the co-author of An MBA from Heaven.
Rebbetzin Shifra Feigelstock studied at the Beth Jacob Jerusalem College for Teachers, and has taught Jewish topics to elementary students, high school students and adults for over 25 years.
Rabbi and Rebbetzin Feigelstock live in Vancouver and have thirteen (!) children.
Rabbi Feigelstock really knows BC. He’s been here for over 30 years!
Now, where do we start?
Rabbi Avraham Feigelstock has been the Rabbi of Eitz Chaim Synagogue in Richmond, B.C., founded and heads both the Orthodox Rabbinical Council of B.C. and the Beth Din of B.C. (as Av Beth Din), as well as being the Supervising Rabbi of B.C. Kosher. In addition, he holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Religious Studies from Montreal Rabbinical College of Canada and has pursued Advanced Studies in Biblical Discourses.
Rabbi Shmuel Yeshayahu was born in Israel and received his rabbinic ordination from the Rabbinate of Israel. He is a Rabbi in Vancouver, BC. Since 2000 he has been providing mentoring, counseling, religious services, classes, and tutorials, as well as developing and leading Jewish programming for unaffiliated young adults. He is well known for his ability to make spirituality relevant to all people in all walks of life.
You can follow him on Facebook @RabbiShmulikYeshayahu.
Rabbi Shmuel Yeshayahu is the co-author of An MBA from Heaven.
Rivki Yeshayahu is The Kollel office administrator in addition to her role as teacher and leader at The Kollel. She grew up in Vancouver and attended schools in Chicago and Israel before returning to Vancouver in 1999. She loves the mountains and enjoys hiking during the spring, summer, and fall.
Rabbi Feigelstock really knows BC. He’s been here for over 30 years!
Now, where do we start?
Rabbi Avraham Feigelstock has been the Rabbi of Eitz Chaim Synagogue in Richmond, B.C., founded and heads both the Orthodox Rabbinical Council of B.C. and the Beth Din of B.C. (as Av Beth Din), as well as being the Supervising Rabbi of B.C. Kosher. In addition, he holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Religious Studies from Montreal Rabbinical College of Canada and has pursued Advanced Studies in Biblical Discourses.
Rebbetzin Shifra Feigelstock studied at the Beth Jacob Jerusalem College for Teachers, and has taught Jewish topics to elementary students, high school students and adults for over 25 years.
Rabbi and Rebbetzin Feigelstock live in Vancouver and have thirteen (!) children.
Avraham Dov is a facilitator of creative processes across professional, artistic and academic contexts. He has vast experience working with teachers, researchers, artists, and business people using theatre for both social impact and personal development. Since 2011, he has been a re-occurring sessional instructor at the Creative Studies Faculty at UBC (Kelowna) and the Education Faculty at UBC (Vancouver). He had the Zchut to study for 3 months at Mayanot in Jerusalem. He is an active member of the Jewish community in Vancouver.
Mrs. Riki Oirechman was born in Israel and is the proud mother of 6. With over 25 years in education, she has extensive knowledge and experience. Riki completed her masters and specialization in the study of Judaism and in the study of Hebrew as a second language, in Israel. Riki is very passionate about educating the young and strongly believes that each student is immensely gifted in their special way and with proper guidance can learn to discover and use their gifts. Riki is filled with inner strength and drive to leave no stone unturned in order to enable each child to receive the dedicated education they deserve. Riki feels that educating the youth is her personal mission in life.
As beloved community and youth movement leaders at the Auckland Hebrew Congregation, Noam and Elisheva have spent the past four years as Shlichim for the Jewish Agency and World Bnei Akiva in Auckland, NZ. They are now coming to support the Kollel’s expansion and upgrade our services, and to help expand our demographics.
Before their Shlichut, Noam served as a combat soldier and medic in the IDF, and later worked as a media consultant for businesses, politicians, and organizations. Elisheva served in the IDF for three years as an officer, earning awards for her excellent performance while commanding soldiers with criminal backgrounds. She is also a qualified severe special-ed teacher and a passionate advocate for fitness and nutrition, recently receiving a sports nutrition qualification.
Together, Noam and Elisheva, along with their three children, are eager to bring their expertise to our community and focus on community building and outreach. They are committed to working with families, youth, and young adults, creating meaningful and engaging programs that everyone can enjoy.
Thank you to the Diamond Foundation for their ongoing generous support.
Thank you to the Diamond Foundation for their ongoing generous support.
Thank you to the Diamond Foundation for their ongoing generous support.
