The Norfolk Kollel
THE NORFOLK KOLLEL consists of a dedicated group of eight talented Torah scholars who reside in Norfolk, VA.
THE KOLLEL at its heart is a Rabbinic Fellowship. It provides a program of intense Torah study that affords its Rabbinic members the opportunity to develop into accomplished Torah scholars and leaders, right here in the heart of Tidewater.
THE TORAH NUCLEUS OF TIDEWATER. This Rabbinic Fellowship effectively creates a strong Torah nucleus which is essential for Jewish continuity.. The Kollel members are empowered and driven to share their knowledge with people of all ages, thereby creating a vibrant and energetic Torah community. The Kollel fosters a caring and inspirational environment for adults and children alike to grow in their Judaism.
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMING. The Kollel seeks to offer opportunities for anyone looking for the meaning and direction the Torah provides us. To that end, we conduct regular classes, special events, and one-on-one or small group study discussions on whatever topics you wish to better understand. We encourage you to participate in our programs and to let us know what The Norfolk Kollel can do for you.
Meet The Kollel
Originally from Buffalo, NY, Rabbi Danziger attended Yeshivas Ner Yisroel in Baltimore, after which he studied under HaRav Yaakov Friedman in Eretz Yisroel for thirteen years. Rabbi Danziger moved to Norfolk with his wife Shana (nee Rosenberg) to restart the Kollel’s Torah Learning division. Rabbi Danziger’s enthusiasm for Judaism is contagious, and a true asset to the community.
Rabbi Boruch Danziger
Rosh Kollel/DeanRabbi Litt grew up in Houston, TX. He graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in 1997 where he received his BS in Speech Communication. Rabbi Litt then attended yeshivahs in Israel and New York until he was ordained in 2001. Rabbi Litt offers classes and programs to various Jewish institutions across the state in his capacity as Executive Director of the Norfolk Kollel and also works with the Department of Defense as a civilian contractor offering Jewish chaplaincy services to Jewish service personnel. Rabbi Litt does extensive work at various college campuses. He has led 39 Birthright trips over the past few years and does educational programming at most of the colleges and universities throughout eastern Virginia. Rabbi Litt is the Director of the Hillel at the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, VA and the Hillel director at Christopher Newport University. He is also the rabbi of Adath Jeshurun Synagogue in Newport News, VA. Rabbi Litt says his most important job is being husband to a wonderful wife, Sara, and father to five boys, Yitzi, Aryeh, Yosef, Yehudah, and Dovid.
Rabbi Gershon Litt
Executive DirectorRabbi Yehuda Brickman
Rabbi Binyamin Greenbaum
Joined July 2021
Rabbi Yaakov Berkowitz
Joined April 2022
Rabbi Eliyahu Klein