Manhattan Beach Community Kollel
The Manhattan Beach Community Kollel was established in 2002 by Rabbi Moshe Plutchok with the mission of attracting future leaders of the Jewish nation to Manhattan Beach — to strengthen Torah learning, enrich community life, and inspire the next generation.
The Kollel has succeeded in building a vibrant Torah atmosphere, enhancing every aspect of Jewish religious life, and reinvigorating the community as young bnei Torah and their families have made Manhattan Beach their home.
During the day, Kollel members are deeply engaged in Torah study, preparing to become the future community leaders. Beyond their own learning, they are active throughout the community — offering chosson and kallah classes, night seder programs, weekly shiurim, and chavrusah learning for anyone interested in deepening their understanding of Torah.
If you would like to arrange a personalized study program, please speak with our Rosh Kollel, Rabbi Akiva Eisenstadt, who will be glad to help you find a level and pace of learning that is both comfortable and meaningful for you.
Moreinu HaRav Moshe Plutchok - Nasi Hakollel
Moreinu Harav Akiva Eisenstadt - Rosh Kollel
Rabbi Akiva Eisenstadt is a graduate of Ner Israel Rabbinical College, where he received his semicha. He also holds an MBA from Johns Hopkins and a Master’s degree in Jewish History from Touro College. He is married to Rebbetzin Avigail Eisenstadt, CEO of AE Designs and Chief Operating Officer of Hatzolah Air. Together, they are the proud parents of five children.
Harav Ahron Finkelstien - Night Seder Rosh Kollel
Rabbi Shmuel Kosman - Kollel Fellow
Rabbi Kosman, originally from Baltimore, is a graduate of Yeshivas Ner Yisroel and Mir Yerushalayim. He holds a Master's in Clinical Counseling and is pursuing semichah. He is married to Tova and is the proud parent of two daughters.
Rabbi Menachem Lehrfield - Kollel Fellow
Rabbi Elchonon Manne - Kollel Fellow
Rabbi Manne, originally from Brooklyn, is a talmid of the Chofetz Chaim Yeshiva. Having completed the majority of Shas, he is a devoted tutor who inspires others to greater connection with Judaism, often through the meaningful use of music. Rabbi Manne is married to Malky, from Brooklyn. She is an occupational therapist and a professor at Touro University. Together they are the proud parents of Rachel.
Rabbi Yossi Muller - Kollel Fellow
Rabbi Muller grew up in Flatbush, NY. Heb graduated from Yeshiva Torah Temima and continued his learning at the Mir, studying for many years under Rabbi Elephant. He later earned a Bachelor’s degree in Talmudic Law from Beth Medrash Govoha in Lakewood. Rabbi Muller is married to Chana, a PA-school student and a proud Manhattan Beach native.
Rabbi Chaim Tzvi Rosenbaum - Kollel Fellow
Rabbi Rosenbaum grew up in Manhattan’s Lower East Side and attended Yeshiva Shaar Hatorah in Queens. He studied in the Mir Yeshiva in Yerushalaim and Lakewood’s Bais Medrash Gavoha where he earned a Masters in Talmudic Law. Chaim Tzvi is married to Rachelli, from Flatbush, who is in L3 Cardozo Law School. Together they are the proud parents of a daughter.
Rabbi Yehuda Wechsler- Kollel Fellow
Rabbi Wechsler grew up in France and continued his Torah studies at Yeshiva Rabbi Chaim Berlin. He received semicha from Rabbi Moshe Plutchok, as well as semicha in Hilchos Niddah from Rav Yitzchak Yosef, former Chief Rabbi of Israel, and shimush from Rav Yechiel Yecheskel Schwartz, the Debreciner Dayan. He is married to Shani, an L&D nurse currently pursuing her NP degree. Together, they are the proud parents of five children (Yishai, Serach, Tamar, Leah, and Tzipporah).