Khal Adath Jeshurun (KAJ) in Washington Heights, NY has elected Rav Liron Rogovsky as the new rov of the kehillah following the announced departure of Rav Yisroel Mantel after two decades of leadership.

Rav Rogovsky, a resident of Chestnut Ridge, New York, currently serves as rosh kollel of Kollel Tiferes Avrohom and as dean of Bais Yaakov Meoros Rav Hirsch, both located in Monsey. He is a talmid of Yeshivas Ner Yisroel of Baltimore and Yeshivas Mir Yerushalayim.

Alan Ettlinger, president of KAJ, welcomed the appointment, saying, “The kehillah looks forward to Rav Rogovsky leading us in this new chapter in our notable history. As the successor to a line of great rabbonim, beginning with Rav Shamshon Raphael Hirsch many decades ago, we feel that Rav Rogovsky is a worthy choice to follow in their footsteps.”

The transition follows Rav Mantel’s announcement shortly after Sukkos that he would be leaving to assume the position of rov in Gateshead, England. In response, KAJ established a Rabbinical Search Committee tasked with identifying a suitable candidate to lead one of the most prominent kehillos.

“It has been an honor and a kavod to have led this kehillah kedosha for the last 20 years. Under the leadership of Rav Rogovsky, the kehillah should continue meichayil el choyil,” Rav Mantel said.

After a search process spanning more than six months, the committee presented Rav Rogovsky’s candidacy to the Board of Trustees, which subsequently brought the nomination before the membership. At a special meeting held last Sunday evening, members overwhelmingly voted to approve his appointment.

Rav Rogovsky is expected to relocate to Washington Heights and assume leadership of the kehillah prior to the Yomim Noraim, marking the beginning of a new chapter for KAJ.