ADMINISTRATION

Rabbi Shimon Ishal

- Dean

Rabbi Shimon Ishal, a Los Angeles native, was a talmid muvhak and shamesh of HaGaon Rav Henach Leibowitz ZT"L for over a decade. In his role as the personal secretary of his Rosh HaYeshiva ZT"L, Rabbi Ishal forged a close and lasting Kesher with many other Gedolei HaTorah including HaRav Dovid Feinstein ZT"L, the Novominsker Rebbe ZT"L and Libadel L'Chaim HaRav Shmuel Kaminetsky Shlita. Rabbi Ishal gained much insight from his beloved Rebbi's passion and wisdom, which fueled him with the mission and vision of building a Yeshiva to serve the ever growing community of Los Angeles.

Rabbi Elchanan Shoff

- Head of School

Rabbi Elchanan Shoff brings many years of experience teaching high school students in Los Angeles. An author of multiple sefarim and English-language Torah books, he also reaches a wider audience through his online Torah teaching. His students know him for his warmth, personal attention, and deep commitment to their growth. He maintains close relationships with many former students, continuing to serve as a trusted mentor beyond their years in the classroom.

As Head of School, Rabbi Shoff leads the yeshiva’s educational program and oversees its team of rabbeim and teachers. He helps shape the yeshiva’s approach to chinuch, with an emphasis on Torah learning, personal growth, and care for each student.

Dr. Mark Dearing

-Secular Studies Principal

Dr. Dearing grew up in Imperial Beach, California. He joined the SDPD to gain valuable law enforcement experience before starting college. Mark earned his bachelor's degree in elementary education and his master's in educational counseling from National University. He spent twelve years as a teacher, counselor, and education manager before starting and running his own private transportation and education consulting business for five years. He returned to university to earn his doctorate in educational leadership from USC. Dr. Dearing then held positions ranging from university faculty and professional development trainer to learning center supervisor and dean before returning to K-12. He has been a public school administrator before coming to Yeshiva. Additionally, Dr. Dearing has advanced training in teaching, assessment, and use-of-force de-escalation. In his free time, Dr. Dearing enjoys teaching BJJ, reading, traveling, and spending time with his family. Dr. Dearing's favorite quote is from Dr. Viktor Frankl: "The meaning of life is to help others find the meaning of theirs."

Meir Amiri

- Executive Assistant

Meir Amiri serves as Executive Assistant at The New Yeshiva High School of Los Angeles, working closely with the school’s leadership to support its daily operations. His responsibilities include managing the school’s administrative systems, scheduling, parent and staff communications, and event coordination.

Meir brings years of experience teaching, tutoring, mentoring, and serving as a dorm counselor in yeshivos and other educational institutions. He builds close relationships with the boys, serving as a supportive mentor and trusted friend they can turn to for guidance, encouragement, and a listening ear. A singer and musician, he also brings music into yeshiva life, adding warmth and energy and giving the boys another way to connect.

REBBEIM

Rabbi Avraham Samel

- Rebbe

Rabbi Samel spent several years learning in the Mir Yeshiva in Rav Asher’s shiur and brings experience teaching high school students in Los Angeles. He approaches chinuch with warmth and patience, helping his talmidim build confidence in their learning and develop a lasting connection to Torah.

Rabbi Samel’s care for the bochurim extends beyond the classroom. He takes the time to get to know each student, recognize his strengths, and offer encouragement through challenges. Through his teaching and personal example, he strives to create an environment where every bochur feels valued, comfortable asking questions, and motivated to grow in his learning and middos.