Leadershipהנהלת הישיבה

Hanhala

The rabbonim who lead and teach at Ateret Yaakov.

01/08

Rosh Yeshiva

Rabbi Dov Ber Liff

הרב דב בר ליף

Rabbi Dov Ber Liff is a graduate of Yeshivat Givat Shaul, where he developed the deep learning and warm mentorship style that has become his hallmark. He co-founded Chemdas Hatorah, a highly successful Yeshiva Ketana in Bet Shemesh, before going on to establish Ateret Yaakov together with his father.

What sets Rabbi Dov Ber apart is his genuine warmth and individual concern for every single bochur. Talmidim describe feeling truly known and cared for — not as part of a crowd, but as individuals with unique strengths and challenges.

His approach to chinuch combines rigorous Torah scholarship with deep emotional intelligence. He helps bochurim not only learn but grow into themselves — into men who are ready for the world.

Chavrusa Learning
Character Development
Individual Guidance
Iyun

02/08

Mashgiach & Administrator

Rabbi Larry Shain

הרב לארי שיין

Rabbi Larry Shain served as co-founder and CEO of Ohr Somayach of South Africa for 25 years, building a world-class kiruv and educational institution from the ground up. The professional acumen, passion for Torah, and care for every student he developed there now powers Ateret Yaakov’s administration and spiritual guidance.

As Mashgiach, Rabbi Shain brings a unique blend of business professionalism and heartfelt pastoral care. He oversees the wellbeing of each bochur, ensuring the yeshiva operates with the warmth of a family and the excellence of a world-class institution.

His door is always open. Whether a bochur needs practical guidance, emotional support, or a listening ear, Rabbi Shain is there — drawing on a lifetime of experience helping young men find their way.

Pastoral Care
Administration
Life Guidance
Mussar

03/08

Mashgiach

Rabbi Weineman

[Bio to come from the yeshiva]

04/08

Maggid Shiur

Rabbi Yehoshua Liff

הרב יהושע ליף

Rabbi Yehoshua Liff is a graduate of the prestigious Yeshivat Ner Israel of Baltimore, Maryland, one of the foremost yeshivos in North America. He went on to found Yeshivat Ner Yaacov in Jerusalem, a highly recognized and respected institution that produced generations of talmidim.

Drawing on decades of experience in chinuch and yeshiva leadership, Rabbi Yehoshua Liff co-founded Yeshiva Ateret Yaakov with a singular vision: to create an environment where every bochur is truly seen, guided, and elevated to his fullest potential.

His shiurim are renowned for their clarity, depth, and real-world relevance. Rabbi Liff has an extraordinary ability to make complex sugyos come alive and connect timeless Torah wisdom to the world his talmidim inhabit.