Yisrael Noach Reitchik

Rabbi Yisrael Noach Reitchik is a rabbi of the Chabad community in Los Angeles, California.

Life History

Born in Los Angeles, California to his father Rabbi Shimon Reitchik, rabbi of the Chabad community in the city "Kehillat Levi Yitzchak," and to his mother Mrs. Chana Liba. At his bris, he was named after his maternal grandfather, Rabbi Yisrael Noach Blinitsky.

In his youth, he studied at Yeshiva Ohr Elchanan - Chabad and at Yeshiva Ohalei Torah.

After completing his yeshiva studies and receiving his rabbinical ordination, he began serving while still a bachur as a mentor in Yeshiva Ohr Elchanan - Chabad.

After his wedding to his wife Mrs. Chaya Mushka from the Chen family of Argentina, he settled in Crown Heights and served as a Rosh Mesivta and mashpia in Chabad yeshivos in the neighborhood - in Yeshiva Hadar Torah, Yeshiva Ohalei Torah, and in the central Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim - 770.

For about a decade, he gained experience delivering shiurim to various ages and audiences in Gemara, Chassidus, and halacha, both in various institutions in Crown Heights and within the framework of Heichal Menachem Boro Park, and more.

He also worked alongside his father in preparing an English halacha book on the laws of Shabbos.

In 5782 (2022), with the passing of his father, he was appointed at the time of the funeral to fill his position in the rabbinate, and following the appointment, he left his educational roles in Crown Heights and moved to live in Los Angeles.