Kollel Opportunity: Berlin
Help build Torah — not just maintain it.
כולל נחלת חנוך · קהל עדת ישראל ברלין
- 5–10 Kollel couples
- Serious learning
- Real Kehilla impact
- Full family support
A short, friendly form. R' Akiva Adlerstein will get back to you personally.
Why should we come to Berlin?
Because Berlin needs Bnei Torah who will grow the Torah of the community.
Berlin was once a major center of Torah, home to the Rabbinerseminar and gedolim such as Rav Ezriel Hildesheimer, Rav Dovid Tzvi Hoffmann, and Rav Yechiel Yaakov Weinberg. Today, Kahal Adass Jisroel (KAJ) is rebuilding that legacy in the heart of the city.
Rav Chanoch Ehrentreu zt"l had a vision to grow Torah in Berlin; part of that vision was the Kollel Nachalas Chanoch. Our goal is to continue building on that foundation.
We are seeking dedicated families to join a Kehilla of more than 450 members and a growing core of Torah families, strengthen learning, and help build a vibrant Torah community.
- Officially founded in 2013, in Berlin-Mitte
- More than 450 members
- The last private courtyard synagogue in Berlin, filled with life
- Kindergarten, school, youth, learning and chessed
“My biggest regret about coming to Berlin was leaving it.”
Community life
- Daily minyanim, an active shul, and a strong Kehilla framework
- Kindergarten from age 1, plus an elementary and high school
- Avos U'banim with approximately 30 children; Tehillim and Bnos groups
- Kosher store and bakery; a major European capital with strong healthcare, transit, playgrounds, and parks
- English works for most adults; Hebrew is useful with youth; basic German grows naturally
What we're looking for
- Serious, growth-oriented yungeleit who want a real role in Torah life
- Couples ready to build relationships and contribute to community life
- A commitment of at least 2 years, ideally 3
- Positive attitudes and a strong desire to make a real Kiddush Hashem
The role
- Husbands
- Learn in the Kollel and support local learning
- Wives
- Neshei Kollel engagement through women's and girls' programming
- Couples
- Participate in Shabbos and community life and help shape the next chapter of Torah life in Berlin
Learning & leadership
- Learning: Morning and afternoon sedorim
- Path: Ongoing learning, growth, and guidance; possible smicha opportunities based on growth
- Rosh Kollel: R' Akiva Adlerstein · Rosh Chabura: Rav Yaakov Dov Orshansky shlit"a of Antwerp, with visiting shiurim
- Regular meetings with the Rav and Kollel committee; women's advisory group for Neshei Kollel support
Family support
A generous and comprehensive package lets families focus on learning, building, and settling successfully in Berlin.
- Housing arranged and covered, including utilities
- Relocation assistance, visa support, and furnishing setup
- Family health insurance; a generous monthly stipend and annual family airfare
- Subsidized childcare and schooling
- Hospitality support for Shabbos hosting
Full details available upon request.
Interested? We'd love to hear from you
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Help write the next chapter of Torah life in Berlin — bring Kollel Nachalas Chanoch's heartbeat back to KAJ.