Our programs
We achieve our goals through enjoyable, comfortable and meaningful programs. As the Kollel continues to grow, we need your help to continue our work. Please consider becoming a sponsor of our programs.
Community Kollel The Google for Anything Jewish
Want to go kosher?
Need to say Kaddish?
Looking for Bar/Bat Mitzvah lessons or planning?
Have a Brit /Baby Naming or a wedding coming up?
Need mezzuzot, tefilin or the four kinds for Sukkot?
Get the advice, help and supplies you need by contacting Rabbi Shmulik Yeshayahu at 604-780-5878.
Rabbi Avraham & Shifra Feigelstock, Rosh Kollel
Rabbi Feigelstock was the Rabbi of Eitz Chaim Synagogue in Richmond, B.C. He was instrumental in founding the Orthodox Rabbinical Council of B.C. and the Beth Din of the province, where he serves as Av Beth Din and Supervising Rabbi of B.C. Kosher. Rabbi Feigelstock has a Bachelors Degree in Religious Studies from Montreal Rabbinical College of Canada, and has studied Advanced Studies in Biblical Discourses.
Rebbetzin Shifra Feigelstock teaches Bible and Halacha at the Vancouver Jewish High School. She studied at the Beth Jacob Jerusalem College for Teachers, and has taught Jewish topics to elementary students, high school students and adults for over twenty-two years. Rabbi and Rebbetzin Feigelstock live in vancouver and have thirteen children
Rabbi Shmuel & Rivki Yeshayahu, Outreach Director
Rabbi Shmuel Yeshayahu received his Rabbinical Ordination from the Chief Rabbinate of Israel. Rabbi Yeshayahu worked in Argentina and Chile to guide students how to work in outreach and to prepare them for their Smicha (Rabbinical ordination). Rabbi Shmuel Yeshayahu began to work in Vancouver for the Ohel Ya’akov Community Kollel in January 2001. He works as the Outreach Director and is known for his compassion, high energy and wisdom. As the Outreach Director, he is responsible for developing and coordinating Kollel programming, classes, one on one teaching, mentoring, counseling, and leading the services. Rabbi Yeshayahu is teaching the very popular Kabbalah classes at the Kollel on Wednesday night. He leads the Carlebach style Friday night service and the dinner. He also runs the pub nights that attract many young adults. Rabbi Shmuel Yeshayahu is married and has three children.
Rivki Yeshayahu, kollel Youth clubs
Rivki Yeshayahu is a teacher for the Kollel. She is the program director for the youth division, teaching the ‘food for thought’ clubs at various schools, and organizing events, both social and educational.
Rivki has a degree in teaching, specialising in Judaic studies from Bet Chana, in Sefad, Israel.
Prior to directing this program, Rivki taught Judaic studies to all ages at various schools and synagogues.
Rivki is married to Rabbi Shmulik Yeshayahu and they have three children.
To contact Rivki please email her at
Rivki@communitykollel.org or call her directly at 778-881-5878
Rabbi yossi and Devora goldberg Youth Director
Yossi Goldberg is the Youth Director at Kollel and he will be in charge of the "Food for Thought Clubs" in 4 different schools.
Yossi was born in The Netherlands and later he moved with his parents and siblings to Israel. In his youth, Yossi attended various Yeshivas in places like Venice, NY and in Pretoria, South Africa.
In Pretoria he completed his studies and he received his Rabbinic ordination (Semicha).
From his teenage years until the present day, Yossi has been actively involved with kids and teenagers in 4 different continents. His charisma and warming personality helps him gain the hearts of the younger generation.
Rabbi Zalmen and Leah Ofen, Educator
Rabbi Zalman Ofen is a teacher for the Ohel Ya’akov Community Kollel. He is focusing on teaching small and individual classes. He has great knowledge of Torah and Kabbalah.
Rabbi Ofen received his rabbinical ordination from the chief rabbinate in Italy.
Prior to coming to Vancouver, he taught in Brazil in a college for Rabbinical studies.
Rabbi Ofen is married and has three children.
