Scholars-in-Residence

Ahavat Achim’s Scholar-in-Residence program features some of the most noted thinkers and speakers in today’s Orthodox world. Past scholars have included Rav Jesse Horn, Yeshivat Hakotel; Dr. Alex Mondrow, Yeshivat Noam; Rabbi Natan Slifkin, Director of the Biblical Museum of Natural History; Dr. Aviva Zornberg, scholar and author; Rabbi Leead Staller (OU-JLIC, NYU); and Rabbi Eliezer Lawrence, Mohel.

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Past & Future Scholars-in-Residence

Scholar In Residence: Rabbi Dr. Shlomo Brody

February 14, 2026

All Day

Save the date and join us for an inspirational and meaningful Shabbat! Rabbi Dr. Shlomo Brody is the executive director of Ematai, an organization dedicated [...]

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Chazzan in Residence Akiva Abramowitz for Shabbat Chanukah

December 19, 2025 - December 20, 2025

All Day

Join us for a very special Shabbat with our Chazzan in Residence, Akiva Abramowitz, on Shabbat Chanukah, December 19-20!

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Scholar in Residence, Rabbi Aaron Goldsheider

November 29, 2025

12:00 am

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Shabbat Shuva Scholar in Residence, Rabbi Josh Blass

September 19, 2025

12:00 am

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Scholar In Residence Rabbi Jesse Horn

March 29, 2025

8:00 am - 8:00 pm

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Scholar in Residence Rabbi Yoni Rosensweig

May 31, 2024 - June 1, 2024

7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Rav Yoni is a (if not the) leading voice in the field of mental health and halacha. It's a tremendous opportunity to host him and [...]

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Scholar in Residence Rivka Hertzfeld

April 5, 2024 - April 6, 2024

12:00 am

Rivka Hertzfeld will be joining us as our scholar in residence on Shabbat Parshat Shmini (April 5th and 6th). Topics include: "Bad boys, bad boys" [...]

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