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== Establishment of the Yeshiva ==
== Establishment of the Yeshiva ==
Yeshivas Lubavitch Toronto was first founded in 5717 (1957) at the instruction of the Rebbe by [[Shlomo Hochler|Rabbi Shlomo Hochler]]<ref>And in an exceptional manner, this matter is mentioned in the chain of lineage in the introduction to Luch HaYom Yom (Daily Calendar).</ref>, and closed over the years.
Yeshivas Lubavitch Toronto was first founded in 5717 (1957) at the instruction of the Rebbe by [[Shlomo Hochler|Rabbi Shlomo Hochler]]<ref>And in an exceptional manner, this matter is mentioned in the chain of lineage in the introduction to Luch HaYom Yom (Daily Calendar).</ref>, and over the years, closed down.


In the month of Elul 5756 (1996), the yeshiva was reestablished by Rabbi Yona Shore, one of the Chabad community activists in Toronto, and Rabbi Akiva Gershon Wagner who has since served as Rosh Yeshiva.
In the month of Elul 5756 (1996), the yeshiva was reestablished by Rabbi Yona Shore, one of the Chabad community activists in Toronto, together with Rabbi Akiva Gershon Wagner, who took on the role of Rosh Yeshiva.


As of 5784 (2024), approximately 200 bochurim study in the yeshiva. The yeshiva is located in the Charedi area of Toronto.
As of 5784 (2024), approximately 200 bochurim study in the yeshiva. The yeshiva is located in the Jewish area of Toronto, on Bathurst Street.


After Rabbi Akiva Gershon Wagner passed away, his brother-in-law Rabbi Shmarya Levikovksy replaced him in his role as Rosh Yeshiva of the yeshiva.
After Rabbi Akiva Gershon Wagner passed away, his brother-in-law Rabbi Shmarya Levikovksy replaced him in his role as Rosh Yeshiva of the yeshiva.