Rosh Kollel: Beit Midrash Leader & Gemara Mentor

Berman Hebrew Academy; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Berman Hebrew Academy Upper School seeks an exceptional Torah educator and leader to serve as Rosh Kollel for the 2027–2028 academic year, combining rigorous classroom instruction with Beit Midrash leadership and community engagement.

The ideal candidate is a talmid chacham with depth in Gemara, strong educational practice, and the ability to inspire students and colleagues toward thoughtful Torah study and meaningful religious growth.

Qualifications

• Rabbinic ordination and advanced Gemara teaching experience are essential.
• Experience in educational leadership and proficiency teaching Ivrit b’Ivrit are strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach advanced Gemara shiurim to 11th and 12th grade boys (Kollel) and girls (Midrasha).
• Teach additional Judaic Studies courses as needed.
• Lead and participate in Mishmar and Beit Midrash activities; mentor bachurim.
• Support Beit Midrash culture and community engagement within the school and region.
• Potentially serve as Gemara Department Chair, dependent on experience.

Skills

Gemara instruction

Educational leadership

Ivrit b’Ivrit

Torah pedagogy

Beit Midrash culture

Education

Rabbinic ordination

Job description

Berman Hebrew Academy Upper School seeks an exceptional Torah educator and leader to serve as Rosh Kollel for the 2027–2028 academic year, combining rigorous classroom instruction with Beit Midrash leadership and community engagement.

The ideal candidate is a talmid chacham with depth in Gemara, strong educational practice, and the ability to inspire students and colleagues toward thoughtful Torah study and meaningful religious growth.