Rabbi Shimon Isaacson

Rabbi Shimon Isaacson 382 382 Aliza Seidman

Rabbi Isaacson currently serves as the Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivat Sha’arei Mevaseret Tzion, where he has been giving shiurim in Talmud, Halacha, Chumash and Jewish Philosophy for over 25 years.  He also has lectured extensively in different venues on Jewish Education.  Rabbi Isaacson brings a unique background and perspective to his classes.  Before embarking on his career in Jewish Education, Rabbi Isaacson was a Tax Attorney at a leading, New York City law firm.  Rabbi Isaacson also clerked for Justice Menachem Elon on the Israeli Supreme Court, where he developed his love for the interplay between Jewish and secular law.  Rabbi Isaacson, an inspirational speaker and personality, has been a leading educator in Israel, and is well-known for his warmth, charisma and the clarity and lucidity of his shiurim.  Rav Isaacson earned a Masters of Law, L.L.M. (Taxation) and a J.D. from the New York University School of Law, and has Semicha from the Israeli Rabbinate and the Meretz Kollel in Mevaseret Tzion.  His shiurim can be heard online at Naaleh.Com, YU Torah, the Yeshivat Sha’arei Mevaseret Tzion website and on You Tube.  Rabbi Isaacson points to his Aliyah with his family in 1995 as a major turning point in his life.  He currently lives in Ramat Bet Shemesh with his wife Sharon, and their seven wonderful children, and their six beautiful grandchildren.