Rabbi Yisrael Apfel

Rabbi Yisrael Apfel grew up in Teaneck, NJ and attended Yeshivat Shaalvim and Mir Yerushalayim, followed by four years at YU learning under Rav Yaakov Neuberger. Rabbi Apfel received his semicha from RIETS as well as a certificate in pastoral counseling from the Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology. Following semicha, he spent three years learning in the Beren Kollel Elyon under Rav Michael Rosensweig and Rav Mordechai Willig. Prior to coming to TABC, Rabbi Apfel served as a rebbe, grade dean, and the athletic director at MTA for foour years. In the summer, he runs the Slapshots Learning Program, giving morning shiur and running night seder for the sports staff. Rabbi Apfel lives in Passaic, NJ with his wife Shayna and their five children.