Avishai David
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Rabbi Avishai Chaim David (1949 - ) is currently the Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivat Torat Shraga (also known as YTS) in Bayit Vegan, Jerusalem, Israel, and rabbi of Beit Medrash Torani Leumi (BMTL) in Bet Shemesh. He studied under Rabbi Joseph Soloveitchik for 14 years and received his semicha from RIETS, Yeshiva University, New York City. He is also a student of Rabbi Avigdor Nevenzahl. Rabbi David's brother, Rabbi Aharon David, is currently one of the most prominent Rabbis at the Mir Yeshiva in Jerusalem.
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[edit] Leadership Positions
- Menahel Ruchani at New England Academy of Torah in Providence
- Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivat Bnei Akiva in Toronto
- Rabbi at Ohr Chaim in Toronto
- Principal of Block Yeshiva High School in St. Louis
- Headed the Michlelet Mevaseret Yerushalayim (MMY)[1] seminary for women
- Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivat Torat Shraga in Jerusalem
- Rabbi of Beit Medrash Torani Leumi (BMTL) in Bet Shemesh
[edit] Other Positions
- Ram at Yeshivat Hesder Ohr Etzion
- Teacher at Yeshivat Shaarei Mevaseret Zion
- Teacher at Michlala
- Faculty at Naaleh.com
[edit] Zionism
Rabbi David often describes himself as a passionate Zionist and encourages others to make Aliyah. Rabbi David believes that the state of Israel is a means to an end; the end being the service of Hashem and following His Torah. Although Rabbi David is Zionistic, he still maintains a strong connection to many Haredi Rabbis and to the Haredi world in general.
