Editing Central Yeshivas Tomchei Tmimim - 770 (section)

== History ==
The first [[Yeshivas Tomchei Tmimim|Tomchei Temimim]] yeshiva in the [[United States]] was founded on 9 Adar II 1940, the day the Previous Lubavitcher Rebbe arrived in America from war-torn Europe.

Some of the first students were from "Achei Temimim" who had previously studied Chassidus with Rabbi Yisroel Jacobson. This is why during its early period, the yeshiva was called "Achei Temimim."

For about nine months, classes were held in one of the Chabad synagogues in Brooklyn. In Cheshvan 1941, the yeshiva moved to its new building - 770 Eastern Parkway. In Adar 1972, with the Rebbe's blessing, the yeshiva moved to the Chovevei Torah building. In 1993, it returned to 770 Eastern Parkway where it remains until today.

Throughout the years, the yeshiva students received special attention from the Rebbe, particularly during the years before his leadership and in the early years after accepting leadership. The Rebbe's door was open to students, providing personal guidance and showing them great affection and closeness.

The yeshiva operated under the Rebbe's presidency until 1957, when the Rebbe rescinded his presidency from the yeshiva.