The original goal of Mesivta Beth Medrosh Elyon West Coast Talmudical Seminary was to provide facilities for intensive Torah education as well as Orthodox rabbinical training on the West Coast for which purpose it conducts a graduate Talmudical division on a college level.
With the transformation into Yeshiva Ohr Elchonon Chabad, this goal remains intact.
In addition to molding students into conscientious Torah observing Jews and Torah scholars, the Yeshiva, in line with Chabad philosophy, also has the goal of concerning itself with serving the spiritual needs of world Jewry, supplying even the most remote communities with their needs for religious functionaries and communal workers, and bringing the entire Jewish world the warmth of Chassidism.
Yeshiva students and graduates, as the scholarly elite of the community, are particularly well equipped and motivated to bring their superior knowledge, commitment, and enthusiasm to others less privileged.
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-11
- Enrollment: 62 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-11
Year Founded
1977
School Calendar
Student Body
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: a tower of light to its surroundings
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Yeshiva Ohr Elchonon Chabad - West Coast?
The application deadline for Yeshiva Ohr Elchonon Chabad - West Coast is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Yeshiva Ohr Elchonon Chabad - West Coast located?
Yeshiva Ohr Elchonon Chabad - West Coast is located in the Fairfax neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 5 other private schools located in Fairfax.
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