Rosh Kollel

November 5, 2026

Berman Hebrew Academy Upper School seeks an exceptional Torah educator and leader to serve as our Rosh Kollel for the 2027–2028 academic year.

The Rosh Kollel plays a central role in shaping the culture of Torah learning at Berman, combining rigorous and inspiring classroom instruction, meaningful relationships with students, educational leadership, and engagement with the broader Jewish community.

We seek a dynamic educator and talmid chacham who is passionate about cultivating a love of Torah, intellectual curiosity, and religious growth in students. The ideal candidate brings both depth of Torah knowledge and a strong understanding of educational best practices, inspiring students to develop the skills, confidence, and commitment to make Torah learning a meaningful part of their lives.

Beyond the classroom, the Rosh Kollel helps foster a vibrant Beit Midrash culture, serves as a Torah role model and mentor, and creates opportunities for meaningful Torah learning throughout the Greater Washington Jewish community.

The opportunity Includes

Teaching & Student Engagement

• Teaching advanced Gemara shiurim to 11th and 12th grade boys (Kollel) and girls (Midrasha), emphasizing textual mastery, critical analysis, intellectual rigor, and meaningful engagement with Torah.
• Teaching additional Judaic Studies course based on the needs of the school and the candidate’s areas of expertise.
• Playing a central role in our weekly Wednesday Night Mishmar program, inspiring students through Torah learning beyond the traditional classroom.
• Learning regularly with and providing educational mentorship to our Kollel bachurim (classically post army bachurim from Israel), helping integrate their Torah learning and contributions into the broader Upper School experience.
• Cultivating meaningful relationships with students through formal and informal learning, individual conversations, chavrutot, and participation in school life.
• Helping create an environment in which students experience Torah learning as intellectually challenging, personally meaningful, and central to their religious identity.

Torah & Educational Leadership

• Serving as a Torah role model and helping shape a vibrant culture of Torah learning, religious growth, and commitment to Am Yisrael and Medinat Yisrael throughout the Upper School.
• Collaborating with Judaic Studies faculty and school leadership to strengthen curricular and co-curricular Torah learning experiences.
• Helping guide and develop the Kollel and Midrasha programs, including the contributions of our bachurim and the broader Beit Midrash environment.
• Taking an active role in school-wide Torah and religious programming, including Mishmar, Shabbatonim, Yemei Iyun, the commemoration and celebration of Yom Hazikaron and Yom Ha’atzmaut, and other opportunities for meaningful Jewish learning and engagement.
• Potentially serving as Gemara Department Chair, partnering with the Upper School Principal to develop and advance the department’s educational vision, strengthen curriculum and pedagogy, mentor faculty, and cultivate a collaborative culture of professional growth. This leadership opportunity will be determined based on the candidate’s experience, interests, and fit.

Community Engagement & Programming

• Serving as an outward-facing Torah educator and representative of Berman Hebrew Academy throughout the Greater Washington Jewish community.
• Developing and delivering engaging Torah learning opportunities for parents, alumni, and community members across the communities Berman serves.
• Building partnerships with local shuls, rabbis, and Jewish organizations to expand opportunities for Torah learning and strengthen connections between Berman and the broader community.
• Creating meaningful opportunities for families and community members to engage with Berman’s Beit Midrash and experience the school as a center of Torah learning.
• Helping strengthen Berman’s role as a hub of vibrant, intellectually engaging, and inspiring Modern Orthodox Torah education.

The Position Is A Great Fit For You If You Are:

• A Talmid Chacham and passionate Torah educator with a strong foundation in Gemara and the ability to inspire advanced students through serious, engaging Torah learning.
• Grounded in educational best practices, with the ability to create an environment that raises the bar for soulful and intellectually rigorous Modern Orthodox Jewish education.
• Committed to cultivating strong textual skills, critical thinking, independent learning, and meaningful religious growth.
• Deeply aligned with the values of Modern Orthodoxy and Religious Zionism, and passionate about inspiring a lifelong commitment to Torah, mitzvot, Am Yisrael, and Medinat Yisrael.
• A relationship-centered educator who enjoys connecting with students both inside and outside the classroom.
• An engaging and compelling teacher of Torah who can connect meaningfully with diverse audiences, including students, parents, and adult learners.
• An excellent communicator, both verbally and in writing.
• Self-reflective, entrepreneurial, and committed to ongoing professional growth.
• A collaborative colleague who values teamwork, mentorship, and the development of a positive school culture.
• Interested in contributing to the broader religious and educational life of the school and community.

Rabbinic ordination and experience teaching Gemara at an advanced level are essential. 

Experience in educational leadership and proficiency teaching Ivrit b’Ivrit are strongly preferred.

About Berman Hebrew Academy

Rooted in Torah and wisdom, Berman Hebrew Academy is a Modern Orthodox school community that fosters religious commitment, academic excellence, and strong character in its students through five core values.

• Torah as Foundation: We are rooted in Torah, where study shapes halachic practice and inspires a meaningful relationship with God.
• Pursuit of Knowledge: We strive for excellence in every discipline, upholding the sacred pursuit of knowledge and engagement with Chochma throughout God’s world.
• Human Dignity: We honor every individual as created in God’s image, fostering a caring and respectful community where Derech Eretz comes first.
• Religious Zionism: We cultivate an enduring bond with the people, land, and State of Israel through study, solidarity, and celebration.
• Service and Responsibility: Guided by Achrayut, we embrace our moral and civic responsibility to serve others and contribute to our communities.

Compensation & Benefits

The expected salary range for this position is $70,000 – $100,000, based on experience and qualifications. This range is our best estimate at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined at the time of the offer.

Berman offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible full-time employees, including health, dental, and vision insurance, a 403(b) retirement plan with matching contributions, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, flexible spending account options, and paid personal and sick leave.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to jobs@mjbha.org with the subject line “Upper School Rosh Kollel.”