location
Bais Schneur is located in Luzerne county, Pennsylvania, near the Chabad Kingston community.
The Yeshiva buildings include a dormitory for 50 students, with a Lunchroom, Kitchen, and room for recreation, and a separate campus with a Zal, classrooms, offices, and lunchroom
It's quiet, small town setting, with amenities, stores, state of the art JCC, and close proximity to the Chabad community of Kingston, prove it to be a setting conducive to learning and personal growth.
This is a program for higher education and Rabbinical seminar.
our staff
Menahel Ruchni - Rabbi Yisroel Eichenblatt
A career dedicated to understanding and connecting with the Bochurim, and connecting Bochurim to Chassidus, Rabbi Eichenblatt was previously a Maggid Shuir in Mesivta of New Haven, and a Mashpia in New Haven Zal.
Mashpia - Rabbi Mendel Sasson
A proud alumnus of Oholei Torah, R' Mendel continued his education in Chabad Yeshivos around the world, and earned his Smicha in Eretz Yisroel. He has years of experience successfully building connections with Lubavitcher Bochurim across the spectrum.
Maggid Shiur -Rabbi Schneur Tarlow
Rabbi Tarlow is known for his knowledge, clarity, patience and understanding. He is teaching Advanced Gemoro, Girsha, and Shulchan Aruch
Senior Advisor/Staff Mashpia - Rabbi Leibel Baumgarten
Rabbi Leibel Baumgarten, head Shliach of the East End, oversees the policies and growth of Bais Schneur, and serves as a Mashpia to the staff.
FAQ
What age is Bais Schneur for?
The Shiur Gimmel is for Bochurim entering 11th grade/Shiur Gimmel Mesivtah. The Zal program is for Bochurim entering Shiur Alef and Beis Zal.
What is unique about Bais Schneur?
We put strong emphasis in the following areas: Personal attention from the Hanhola, diverse and customized learning curriculum, ability and tools to exercise individual skills and hobbies, and transparency between the Bochurim and the Hanholo.
What type of person is Bais Schneur geared for?
Bochurim coming from Yeshiva who are motivated to grow, receptive to Yiddishkeit, are willing to put effort into making sure they maximize their abilities and time in Yeshiva, and are looking for a full-fledged, genuine and personal Lubavitcher Yeshiva experience.
What are the criteria for being admitted to Bais Schneur?
The criteria for being admitted to Bais Shneur focuses primarily on two qualities: 1. Personal Motivation 2. Receptivity toward Yiddishkeit.
Will I be able to keep my smartphone?
Smartphones are allowed in Yeshiva once the Kphone program (works exclusively on Iphones) has been added which monitors and limits internet usage.
The phones are given to the Mashgiach and are returned for use daily from 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM and 9:15 PM - 10:45 PM
daily schedule
7:45 Wakeup, Mikveh
8:30 Chassidus
10:00 Shachris
11:30 Gemoro Shiur and Chavrusah
1:30 Break
1:40 Iyun Shiur and/or Chassidus Perspectives Shiur
2:15 Lunch, Gym
4:00 Mincha
4:15 Girsah
5:30 Break
5:45 Shulchan Aruch / General Concepts in Yiddishkeit
6:30 Supper
8:00 Seder Chassidus with Chavrusah
9:00 Maariv
11:00 Lights Out