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The Dr. David E. Epstein z"l Memorial Lecture
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in memory of our founder,
Dr. David Epstein, z"l, JFCS Building 349 Montgomery Avenue, Bala Cynwyd May 17, 2026 10:00 a.m. Brunch 10:30 a.m. Lecture Greetings, Rabbi Biberfeld Lecture, Horav Elias, shlit”a |
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Dr. David Epstein was one of the Kollel’s founders and served as President of its Board of Directors from 2002–2004. His leadership was instrumental in nurturing the Kollel from a fledgling organization into the community bastion of Torah learning that it is today. Dr. Epstein was a consummate physician, a model builder of Torah and community, and above all, a loving husband, father and son. In recognition of his integral role in the Kollel's history, the Annual Lecture is named in his memory. We are confident that it will provide an additional source of merit for his neshama for many years to come.
ELEVATE 7 will take place from Friday, May 15 - Sunday, May 17, 2026.
In anticipation of Kabbolas HaTorah, we will hold an unforgettable weekend of inspiration with
Horav Michoel & Rebbetzin Mimi Elias
The weekend will culminate with the
Kollel's Annual Grand Lecture and Brunch, in memory of our founder, Dr. David Epstein, z"l.
COMPLETE AND PRINTER FRIENDLY SCHEDULE NOW AVAILABLE.
Thank you to all our guest speakers, sponsors and participants.
We hope you will take advantage of this once-a- year opportunity.
In anticipation of Kabbolas HaTorah, we will hold an unforgettable weekend of inspiration with
Horav Michoel & Rebbetzin Mimi Elias
The weekend will culminate with the
Kollel's Annual Grand Lecture and Brunch, in memory of our founder, Dr. David Epstein, z"l.
COMPLETE AND PRINTER FRIENDLY SCHEDULE NOW AVAILABLE.
Thank you to all our guest speakers, sponsors and participants.
We hope you will take advantage of this once-a- year opportunity.
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The Sanford Bruck Memorial Shabbos of Chizuk
Is dedicated in loving memory of: Sanford Bruck z"l לע"נ שלום בן אברהם הירש ז"ל Albert Kraftsow z"l - אברהם בן משה ז"ל Freda Kraftsow Sacks z"l - פרידה בת האררי ז"ל Harold Bruck z”l - אברהם הירש בן שלום ז"ל Lillian Bruck z"l - טילא לאה בת דוד ז"ל By their children, Margery Bruck and Family 
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ELEVATE 7 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS TBA
For an exclusive opportunity to play an integral role in this unprecedented Shabbos of Inspiration, you can dedicate an event that will bring incredible achdus and inspiration to our community.
Details can be found here: "Elevate 7 Dedication Opportunities Page".
Dedications of $1800 and above are entitled to dedicate a major event over the weekend.
Includes 2 tickets to our Friday Night seuda or family tickets to the Shabbos Day young families seuda with Rabbi and Rebbetzin Elias.
Details can be found here: "Elevate 7 Dedication Opportunities Page".
Dedications of $1800 and above are entitled to dedicate a major event over the weekend.
Includes 2 tickets to our Friday Night seuda or family tickets to the Shabbos Day young families seuda with Rabbi and Rebbetzin Elias.
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Rav Michoel Elias, shlita, serves as the beloved Rav of Congregation Kehilas Yisroel in Spring Valley, New York, and is a sought-after maggid shiur in Yeshivas Ohr Hachaim in Queens. Rabbi Elias grew up in Monsey and learned for many years in Telz Yeshiva in Cleveland under Rav Mordechai Gifter, zt”l and his rebbe muvhak, Rav Yitzchok Sorotzkin, shlita. He also learned in Yeshivas Brisk for seven years and then joined the Brisker Kollel for five years. He has authored a number of widely acclaimed seforim, including the highly regarded Minchas Mordechai on Seder Kodshim, Maseches Yuma, and Parsha. A compelling and engaging speaker, Rabbi Elias is frequently invited to lecture across the United States and Canada.
Rebbetzin Mimi Elias is a dedicated high school morah at Bais Yaakov of Monsey. In addition to her role as Rebbetzin, she teaches both Limudei Kodesh and Limudei Chol and is an accomplished public speaker.
The Elias family lived in Eretz Yisroel for ten years before settling in Monsey close to thirty years ago. Their children and grandchildren continue in their footsteps, contributing to Torah learning and teaching in communities throughout the United States and Canada.
Rabbi Yaakov Levy was born and raised in France. He attended yeshiva in Gateshead, England, and later studied at Yeshivas Be’er Yaakov under Rav Moshe Shmuel Shapiro zt”l. After marrying his wife, Sarah, who hails from Brooklyn, New York, they settled in Yerushalayim, where Rabbi Levy spent four years studying in Yeshivas Brisk, followed by eight years in the Agudah Kollel in Vienna, Austria.
Rabbi Levy currently serves as a distinguished rosh chaburah in Beth Medrash Govoha and also teaches adults in the Bukharian community in Queens, New York.
Rebbetzin Mimi Elias is a dedicated high school morah at Bais Yaakov of Monsey. In addition to her role as Rebbetzin, she teaches both Limudei Kodesh and Limudei Chol and is an accomplished public speaker.
The Elias family lived in Eretz Yisroel for ten years before settling in Monsey close to thirty years ago. Their children and grandchildren continue in their footsteps, contributing to Torah learning and teaching in communities throughout the United States and Canada.
Rabbi Yaakov Levy was born and raised in France. He attended yeshiva in Gateshead, England, and later studied at Yeshivas Be’er Yaakov under Rav Moshe Shmuel Shapiro zt”l. After marrying his wife, Sarah, who hails from Brooklyn, New York, they settled in Yerushalayim, where Rabbi Levy spent four years studying in Yeshivas Brisk, followed by eight years in the Agudah Kollel in Vienna, Austria.
Rabbi Levy currently serves as a distinguished rosh chaburah in Beth Medrash Govoha and also teaches adults in the Bukharian community in Queens, New York.