Yoffen to learn at Yeshiva Rabbi Chaim Berlin, the American yeshiva in Brooklyn, New York headed by the famous Rav Yitzchok Hutner (1906–1980) with whom Rav Yaakov Yoffen became close.

Thoughts after the recent passing of Rav Mordechai Zev Yoffen (Jofen) Z"L Rosh Yeshiva of the Novardok Yeshiva in Brooklyn.

It is the first yeshiva program to be closed since the mayor declared a public health emergency over the measles outbreak in Brooklyn’s haredi Orthodox community earlier this month. (JTA ...