Rabbi Dov Schochet
Rosh Yeshiva, B.H.L. Program Director
Smicha Kollel Tiferes Menachem California, Rabbinics

The Rosh Yeshiva directs the B.H.L./ YorehYoreh smicha program of the College. He is charged with developing and implementing the program, its policies and its curriculum, as well as for the academic and personal growth of its students.

Professor Nathan Katz
Consulting Academic Dean
Ph.D., Temple University—Religion

The Academic Dean is the College's Chief Academic Officer, charged with the develop ment and implementation of all policies regarding faculty, staff, and students. He is also responsible for the College's compliance with State of Florida regulations, its licensure and eventual accreditation, as well as for its relations with other academic, regulatory and religious institutions. more >>

Janice Barney
Chief Financial Officer

The Chief Financial Officer is responsible for maintaining records and overseeing the financial operations of the College.

Rabbi Eily Smith
Librarian
Smicha, Machon Lesmicha Vehoroth - Rabbinics

The librarian is responsible to ensure that our library remains up to date with the latest in Judaic scholarship in Hebrew and English. more >>

The President, Rosh Yeshiva, Academic Dean, Librarian, and Chief Financial Officer comprise the Executive Committee, charged with the day-to-day operations of CYS College of Jewish Studies.

Faculty Members

Rabbi Shea Rubenstein
Smicha, Yeshiva Gedola of Sydney—Rabbinics
Rabbi Rubenstein is a teacher of Bible studies and Jewish philosophy. His classes are offered in English and Spanish. more >>

Rabbi Mendy Levy
Smicha, Machon Institute of Johannesburg—Rabbinics
Rabbi Levy lectures on Prayer: The Written And Mystical Meaning, and on many areas of Halachah (Jewish Law) from Primary Texts. more >>

Terence Speyer
BS., Florida State University—Business
Mr. Speyers courses are focused on Judaism and Technology, a Torah response to a modern world. He also lectures on Business Ethics and Synagogue Administration. more >>

Board of Trustees
The members of the Board of Trustees (BOT) are: Rabbi Sholom Dovber Lipskar, Rabbi Eily Smith, Dr. Nathan Katz, Mr. Terence Speyer, Mr. Jacob Drefus, and Dr. Jonathan Braunstein

Members of the BOT are appointed by the Executive Committee for two year terms.
The BOT oversees the academic, administrative and financial operations of CYS College of Jewish Studies.

The BOT will meet periodically, but not less frequently than twice a year, to establish, approve or reject, and regularly review all policies governing CYS College of Jewish Studies.