YDS Yeshiva in Miami Appoints Rabbi Shneur Pevzner as New Mashpia
Yeshivas Dor Shvi'i, a Lubavitch yeshiva in Miami for teenage boys, has announced the appointment of Rabbi Shneur Pevzner as Mashpia—a spiritual mentor and guide—for the upcoming school year. The appointment comes as the yeshiva experiences rapid growth, with enrollment already doubled and student housing nearing capacity. Rabbi Pevzner brings experience from previous positions in Chicago, Israel, and at Oholei Torah, where he developed a reputation for personal investment in his students. The yeshiva leadership emphasized that maintaining close staff-student relationships remains central to their educational mission, even as the institution expands. The appointment is part of broader staffing growth, including additional mentors and student leaders.
Key facts
- Rabbi Shneur Pevzner appointed as Mashpia at YDS Yeshiva in Miami
- YDS enrollment has doubled ahead of the new school year
- Rabbi Pevzner previously served at Oholei Torah and positions in Chicago and Beit Shemesh
- YDS serves boys aged 14-16 in Hialeah, Miami
- The yeshiva is part of the Lubavitch Chabad movement
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