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Yeshivas Lev Simcha is being led by Rabbi Bentzion Klein under the Rabbinic oversight of Rabbi Zev Feundlich Shlita.
Rabbi Bentzion Klein grew up in Toronto where he attended Eitz Chaim and Yeshivas Ner Yisrael High School. Upon graduating he continued to learn Rabbinical studies at Yeshivas Toras Simcha in Eretz Yisroel, where he eventually obtained his Semicha. Together with his wife, they moved to Edmonton Alberta to join the Outreach Kollel, where he continued learning for an additional 2 years. In addition to his daily learning, he took on the role of becoming the assistant Rabbi and NCSY/Youth Director at the Edmonton Beth Israel Synagogue.
Rabbi Klein began teaching in 2007 when he assumed a Rebbi position for the 11th and 12th grade boys at Menorah Academy of Edmonton, AB Canada. During his years in Edmonton, he also directed a successful university outreach program called Maimonides.
Rabbi Klein is also a musician and entrepreneur. Before taking this new path to open the Yeshiva, he was the Director of Technology at Southern NCSY and the Co-Founder of a technology company that has created software and hardware products for the amusements and attractions industries. Some of their customers include national brands such as NBC, Dave and Busters, Chuck E Cheese’s, and Kalahari Resorts, to name a few.
Part of Rabbi Klein's work with NCSY is his role as being one of the JSU Directors. This gave him the opportunity to speak for hundreds of Jewish high school students in public schools, all across the Palm Beach area.
He is an accomplished musician and always makes sure to use his musical talents on the stage as well as in the world of Kiruv and Education. He has made the Kumzitz Concert his specialty and has performed for Yeshivas, Shuls, and Organizations across the world.
Rabbi Klein is passionate about Torah and the Jewish people. He is both a dedicated person and a passionate educator. His extensive background as an educator and his years of experience in the business world has given him the unique ability to spearhead such a special and much needed Yeshiva. He is someone who connects with the Jewish Youth and can inspire people on all levels.
Rabbi Klein now lives in Boca Raton, FL where he and his wife of 20 years have raised their two sons Eli and Avi and their daughter Orly.
Outside of the Beis Hamedrash, he likes to play guitar, golf, and spend time with his family.
Avrohom Hillel Reich is a distinguished educator, community leader, and entrepreneur who recently embarked on a new journey as the Director of General Studies. With a rich history of accomplishments and a commitment to nurturing well-rounded education, Mr. Reich brings a unique blend of experience and passion to his role.
In 2022, Avrohom Hillel Reich and his family made the momentous move to Boca, leaving behind a legacy in Monsey where they had flourished for over three decades. This transition marked a new chapter in their lives, one that would see Mr. Reich's dedication to education and community flourish in fresh and exciting ways.
A true pioneer, Avrohom Hillel Reich stands as the visionary founder of one of the nation's earliest and most enduring internet retailers, a venture that took root in 1993.
Beyond the business realm, Mr. Reich's commitment to education and community engagement is undeniable. His impact is especially prominent in his involvement as a founding member of two Yeshivos, where his guidance and leadership have helped cultivate nurturing environments for young men to thrive. His tireless efforts extend far beyond the classroom, as he has played an instrumental role in various community organizations, uplifting and strengthening the fabric of the places he calls home.
Avrohom Hillel Reich's influence is felt deeply in matters of the heart as well. As a Chosson teacher, he imparts wisdom and guidance to grooms-to-be, fostering strong foundations for the sacred institution of marriage. Furthermore, his role as a marriage mentor reflects his commitment to enduring partnerships, as he guides couples through the intricacies of married life with empathy, understanding, and a wealth of experience.
As the Director of General Studies, Avrohom Hillel Reich brings his multifaceted background to the forefront, marrying his educational insights with his community-centric philosophy. His journey from pioneering internet entrepreneur to esteemed educator underscores his adaptability, resilience, and unwavering dedication to growth. With Mr. Reich at the helm, the future of education and community development is indeed bright, as his leadership promises to shape the minds of the next generation and foster a sense of unity and purpose within the community.
Born in New York, Rabbi Shlomo Klein lived most of his life Toronto, Canada. After high school he learned in Beis Hatalmud in Yerushalayim and then he followed his Rebbi, Rabbi Y. Zweig, to help pioneer his new yeshiva in Miami. He then moved to Lakewood and continued his learning in Beis Medrash Gevoha.
Moving back to Toronto in 1981, he always maintained chavrusas, taught classes at Aish Hatorah and learned with and mentored young teenagers on a voluntary basis. He also began translating stories from Hebrew after being introduced to shiurim by Rabbi Sholom Meir Wallach of Bnei Brak. He shared those stories in weekly emails that were sent to over 1000 recipients over a ten year period. He also told these stories to the youth in his shul in Toronto, during his years there as a beloved member of the Kehila and shul candyman.
After retiring from his job as a commercial property manager, he and his wife worked for Rabbi Zachariah Wallerstein a”h, as ranch parents on the girls ranch in the Catskill mountains for 15 months before finally moving down to Boca Raton.
Rabbi Klein continues to learn with numerous chavrusas in the Boca Raton Kollel and the Century Village community.
He looks forward to teaching and learning with the YLS boys this coming year.
Rav Shlomo Simcha Sufrin studied in Ohr Yerushalayim and Mir Yeshivahs in Israel, before moving to Canada where he studied at Kollel Avrerchim in Montreal. Over the years he has given many Shiurim in the communities where he served, taught Bar Mitzvah boys and opened his home and his heart to young adults in need of encouragement. He is also a Chazzan and Chassidic singer. Renowned for the heart and soul that he puts into his musical performances, Rav Shlomo brings that same spirit to the classroom.
R’ Yudi Gross was born and raised in Boca Raton, Florida. After completing high school at the Fasman Yeshiva High School in Skokie, Ill, R’ Gross attended Shor Yoshuv in Lawrence, New York from 1997-2007. For much of his time in the yeshiva, R’ Gross was a close talmid of R’ Shmuel Brazil, who passed on the hashkafa that he had received from his Rebbe, R’ Shlomo Freifeld, zt”l. While in Shor Yoshuv, R’ Gross developed his passion for helping Jews from all backgrounds celebrate their unique individuality and helping them find its expression in Torah and mitzvos.
Through teaching at Lev Shlomo in Baltimore, Maryland and volunteering as a mentor for students from the Hebrew Academy of Long Beach (HALB), R’ Gross developed a passion for teaching which inspired him to pursue a MS in Education from Hofstra University in 2006.
R’ Gross helped launch the outreach organization that is under the auspices of the Kaalvoer Rebbe, shlita, with offices in New York and Israel. He currently translates and writes Divrei Torah on behalf of the Kaalover and Minkatch Rebbes. R’ Gross produces weekly insights in the Parsha that are read around the world and is currently completing two seforim in English.
Following graduate school, R’ Gross pursued a career in public affairs, working primarily with Jewish organizations like TeachNY and the American Israel Public Affairs Committee educating the various communities about the issues of the day.
In 2014, R’ Gross moved back to Boca Raton and began a career in wealth management at Merrill Lynch and Morgan Stanley. R’ Gross launched his own firm in 2020 that focuses on financial planning as well as wealth management through the prism of behavioral finance. He is a Certified Financial Planner as well as an Accredited Behavioral Finance Professional.
R’ Gross has a passion for learning and community. He helps oversee the running of the BRS-Nusach Sefard Minyan. R’ Gross and his wife Dini enjoy having large and meaningful Shabbos meals where everyone can feel welcomed and appreciated. Every year, they manage a Shaloh Sheduos program from Pesach until Shevuos where anyone can come, enjoy and if they feel so inclined share an insight from Pirkei Avos. Dini has recently launched a monthly Shaleh Sheudos for women.