What makes a rosh kollel worthy of the title “leader”? Is it an infectious warmth? A magnetic charisma? The unwavering dedication of an amel baTorah? Perhaps it is all these, and something deeper still — a rare ability to inspire, to guide, and to build.
Enter Rav Moshe Yehuda Kleiman shlit”a, the rosh kollel of Kollel Zichron Yitzchak in Lakewood. With trademark anivus and unshakable determination, Rav Kleiman has become a beacon for roshei kollel both present and future. In a world where many face uncertainty, he illuminates the path forward with a clarity born of Torah, vision, and a heart that beats for his yungerleit.
Rav Kleiman’s leadership is a living testament to the values of harbotzas Torah and chizuk. His ability to nurture growth in every yungerman, to transmit not just knowledge but a profound sense of mission, sets a powerful example for anyone privileged to bear the mantle of rosh kollel.
Two recent events at Kollel Zichron Yitzchak highlighted that mission in action. First, the kollel held a moving yahrtzeit seudah for Reb Yitzchak Kleiman, whose legacy inspired the creation of the new Kollel Zichron Yitzchak that bears his name. The evening brought together rabbanim, family, and bnei Torah to l’zecher nishmaso.
The kollel also enjoyed a dynamic session with Rav Mordechai Eisenberg of Marlboro, deepening their understanding of the sugyos being learned.
