Elevate 4 is B"H in full swing! Don't miss 25 events over 3 days. See the full schedule by choosing the button below. To see information on the Grand Lecture in memory of our founder, Dr. David Epstein, z"l, please use the lecture button below.
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The Kollel's Annual
Albert and Freda Kraftsow Shabbos of Inspiration will take place from Friday, May 12 - Sunday, May 14, 2023. In anticipation of Kabbolas HaTorah, we will hold an unforgettable weekend of inspiration with Horav Dovid and Rebbetzin Chaya Elias Rabbi Yonasan Sasportas Mrs. Chaya Rifky Leiser The weekend will culminate with the Kollel's Annual Grand Lecture in memory of our founder, Dr. David Epstein, z"l. 
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Albert and Freda Kraftsow Shabbos of Inspiration
dedicated in loving memory of
Albert Kraftsow z"l - אברהם בן משה ז"ל Freda Kraftsow Sacks z”l – פרידה בת האררי ז"ל
Harold Bruck z"l -אברהם העשל בן שלום ז"ל Lillian Bruck z"l - טילא לאה בת דוד ז"ל
by their children Sanford & Margery Bruck and Family
dedicated in loving memory of
Albert Kraftsow z"l - אברהם בן משה ז"ל Freda Kraftsow Sacks z”l – פרידה בת האררי ז"ל
Harold Bruck z"l -אברהם העשל בן שלום ז"ל Lillian Bruck z"l - טילא לאה בת דוד ז"ל
by their children Sanford & Margery Bruck and Family
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 4 Opportunities Page".
Sponsors of $1800 and above are entitled to dedicate a major event over the weekend.
Sponsors of $1000 and above are entitled to 2 tickets to a seuda with Rabbi and Rebbetzin Elias.
Silver Sponsors and above receive a book autographed by Rabbi Elias.
Details can be found here: "Elevate 4 Opportunities Page".
Sponsors of $1800 and above are entitled to dedicate a major event over the weekend.
Sponsors of $1000 and above are entitled to 2 tickets to a seuda with Rabbi and Rebbetzin Elias.
Silver Sponsors and above receive a book autographed by Rabbi Elias.
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The Grand Lecture,
in memory of our founder, Dr. David Epstein, z"l,
will take place at the JFCS Building,
345 Montgomery Avenue, Bala Cynwyd
Note New Location! May 14, 2023 at 7:45 p.m.
7:30 pm: Mincha • 7:45 pm: Greetings, Rabbi Biberfeld
8:00 pm: Lecture, Horav Elias, shlit”a
in memory of our founder, Dr. David Epstein, z"l,
will take place at the JFCS Building,
345 Montgomery Avenue, Bala Cynwyd
Note New Location! May 14, 2023 at 7:45 p.m.
7:30 pm: Mincha • 7:45 pm: Greetings, Rabbi Biberfeld
8:00 pm: Lecture, Horav Elias, shlit”a
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The Dr. David E. Epstein z"l Memorial Lecture
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. |
Horav Dovid Elias studied in the Talmudical Yeshiva of Philadelphia, followed by Mir Yerushalayim and Beth Medrash Govoha, where he received semicha from Rav Shneur Kotler. Rabbi Elias was handpicked to direct a new kollel in Montreal, where he has been at the helm for thirty-seven years. Both within Kollel Keser Torah and the community at large, his scholarship, wisdom and guidance are called upon by many. Rabbi Elias is also a noted lecturer and contributor for the Holocaust memorial program Zichor Yemos Olam.
Rebbetzin Chaya Elias attended Bruriah High School and Medrasha Ohr Yerushalayim. As a respected educator with over forty years experience, a mother and grandmother, Rebbetzin Elias masterfully combines wisdom and heart to reach the thousands who consider themselves students. She is currently a High School Judaic Studies teacher in Hebrew Academy of Cote St Luc. Rebbetzin Elias has also served as a summer Learning Director for over two decades in Camps Raninu, Dina and Bnos Maarava.
We are pleased to announce that we have again expanded the program with two additional presenters:
Rabbi Yonasan Sasportas has been part of Beth Medrash Govoha for over 21 years where he learns and teaches as a Rosh Chaburah. He is active at the Bais Hora’ah of Lakewood as editor of its Halachic Newsletter and popular Maggid Shiur of a weekly shiur in Avodas Hashem.
Mrs. Chaya Rivky Leiser has spent over two decades in yeshivos and Bais Yaakov schools and camps, teaching and programming for young boys and for girls of all ages. Her dynamic style and lively content will engage and inspire our children here in Philadelphia as well!
Rebbetzin Chaya Elias attended Bruriah High School and Medrasha Ohr Yerushalayim. As a respected educator with over forty years experience, a mother and grandmother, Rebbetzin Elias masterfully combines wisdom and heart to reach the thousands who consider themselves students. She is currently a High School Judaic Studies teacher in Hebrew Academy of Cote St Luc. Rebbetzin Elias has also served as a summer Learning Director for over two decades in Camps Raninu, Dina and Bnos Maarava.
We are pleased to announce that we have again expanded the program with two additional presenters:
Rabbi Yonasan Sasportas has been part of Beth Medrash Govoha for over 21 years where he learns and teaches as a Rosh Chaburah. He is active at the Bais Hora’ah of Lakewood as editor of its Halachic Newsletter and popular Maggid Shiur of a weekly shiur in Avodas Hashem.
Mrs. Chaya Rivky Leiser has spent over two decades in yeshivos and Bais Yaakov schools and camps, teaching and programming for young boys and for girls of all ages. Her dynamic style and lively content will engage and inspire our children here in Philadelphia as well!