About Us
Kollel Menachem Lubavitch was established in 5739 by head-Shaliach Rabbi Y.D. Groner ז“ל at the specific direction of the Lubavitcher Rebbe. As the first Kollel in Melbourne, Kollel Menachem has and continues to have an immense impact on the community. The Kollel is part of the Yeshivah Centre, Chabad Institutions of Australia.
First and foremost, the Kollel is a Beis Medrash where Avreichim can advance their learning after marriage. The Kollel provides a structured learning program with a focus on in-depth learning of Halocha. In addition, the Kollel serves as a vibrant centre of Adult Education providing Shiurei Torah within the Melbourne Anash and wider Jewish Community. The Kollel is led by Rabbi Yonason Johnson. Rabbi Johnson is a Talmid of Rabbi Gavriel Zinner and has years of experience as a former Kollel Maggid shiur and now as Rosh HaKollel.
Alumni of Kollel Menachem serve as Rabbonim, Mechanchim and Shluchim throughout the world. To read their testimonials click here.
First and foremost, the Kollel is a Beis Medrash where Avreichim can advance their learning after marriage. The Kollel provides a structured learning program with a focus on in-depth learning of Halocha. In addition, the Kollel serves as a vibrant centre of Adult Education providing Shiurei Torah within the Melbourne Anash and wider Jewish Community. The Kollel is led by Rabbi Yonason Johnson. Rabbi Johnson is a Talmid of Rabbi Gavriel Zinner and has years of experience as a former Kollel Maggid shiur and now as Rosh HaKollel.
Alumni of Kollel Menachem serve as Rabbonim, Mechanchim and Shluchim throughout the world. To read their testimonials click here.
Who Should Apply?
Shluchei Torah
Are you are serious learner who would like to be able to comfortably spend a few years learning in Kollel with a focus on in-depth learning of halocha?
Kollel Menachem is looking for Chassidishe Yungeleit who are serious about learning, who also have an interest and ability to give shiurim within the Melbourne Anash and wider community. Ideally we are looking for a 2-year commitment, but shorter periods will be considered.
To apply or for more information about the Kollel, please email kollel@yeshivahcentre.org or call Rabbi Yonason Johnson +61431385045
Why Should I Choose Kollel Menachem?
Kollel Menachem is looking for Chassidishe Yungeleit who are serious about learning, who also have an interest and ability to give shiurim within the Melbourne Anash and wider community. Ideally we are looking for a 2-year commitment, but shorter periods will be considered.
To apply or for more information about the Kollel, please email kollel@yeshivahcentre.org or call Rabbi Yonason Johnson +61431385045
Why Should I Choose Kollel Menachem?
- Structured learning program covering Sugyos in Halocha for Rabbonus
- Shlichus oriented with a focus on preparing and giving shiurei Torah
- Training and skills development to help you in finding your Shlichus
- Warm atmosphere amongst the Kollel Yungeleit and with the hanholo. And a welcoming Anash community.
Learning Program
Shimmush in Mikvaos
Kollel Menachem offers a formal structured program for your learning. Avreichim will be able to master key areas of halocha b'iyun. The learning program follows a set schedule and curriculum with clear goals and objectives. Avreichim who successfully complete the program of study will have the opportunity of being tested by renowned Rabbonim and receiving Semicha. The possibility of learning your personal areas of interest are also possible during part of the Seder.
Sugyos which are studied include; Hilchos Shabbos, Niddah and Mikvaos. Shiurim on the sugya with a focus on halocha leMaaseh are given regularly by the Rosh HaKollel as well as guest Rabbonim. The Shiurim and learning is accompanied by hands on Shimmush in the practical application of the halachos being studied.
Sugyos which are studied include; Hilchos Shabbos, Niddah and Mikvaos. Shiurim on the sugya with a focus on halocha leMaaseh are given regularly by the Rosh HaKollel as well as guest Rabbonim. The Shiurim and learning is accompanied by hands on Shimmush in the practical application of the halachos being studied.
Shluchei Torah
Semicha shiur for Balabatim
Kollel Avreichim are Shluchei Torah: A large component of the Kollel is our Adult Education activities. Our Avreichim are encouraged to give regular shiurim including lectures at our annual Summer and Winter Yarchei Kallah programs.
Assistance and direction in organising, preparing and presenting shiurim is provided. This provides an excellent opportunity to develop your skills in giving shiurim which will further assist in preparing for and finding your future Shlichus.
Our Kollel Avreichim also learn in Chavrusa with local balabatim and students, and serve as role-models of Chassidishe Yungeleit within the local Anash community.
Assistance and direction in organising, preparing and presenting shiurim is provided. This provides an excellent opportunity to develop your skills in giving shiurim which will further assist in preparing for and finding your future Shlichus.
Our Kollel Avreichim also learn in Chavrusa with local balabatim and students, and serve as role-models of Chassidishe Yungeleit within the local Anash community.
Shlichus Training
Shiur with Rabbi Zinner
In addition to our learning program, Kollel Menachem also runs a Shlichus Training Course, to provide you with the skills which will assist you in your future Shlichus positions.
We bring in guest Shluchim and professionals who present on a variety of topics including; fundraising, public speaking, writing, counselling, chinuch, Shlichus skills and preparing shiurim. Guest Rabbonim address practical aspects of Rabbonus and Beis Din, including; gittin, giyur and answering shaalos.
We bring in guest Shluchim and professionals who present on a variety of topics including; fundraising, public speaking, writing, counselling, chinuch, Shlichus skills and preparing shiurim. Guest Rabbonim address practical aspects of Rabbonus and Beis Din, including; gittin, giyur and answering shaalos.
The Melbourne Community
Summer Yarchei Kallah
Melbourne is home to one of the largest Anash communities outside of Eretz Yisroel and North America. The community is renowned for its warmth and welcoming nature, especially to our Kollel families. The community is one which appreciates Torah and those devoted to its study.
The community has schools, yeshivos and moisdos and botei Chabad. The Kollel is situated in the heart of the community. The Kollel in turn services the community by providing shiurim, Chavrusas and other learning opportunities.
The community has schools, yeshivos and moisdos and botei Chabad. The Kollel is situated in the heart of the community. The Kollel in turn services the community by providing shiurim, Chavrusas and other learning opportunities.
Gashmius
Shiur in the Beis Medrash
Kollel Menachem looks after our Avreichim with a generous Kollel stipend so that our Avreichim can focus on their learning, knowing that their family will be comfortable.
The Kollel Beis Medrash is a comfortable place for your learning. We have a comprehensive library of seforim and a computer research station with the Otzar HaChochma program. The Beis Medrash is adjacent to the Yeshivah Shul and is used as the community Beis Medrash.
Kollel wives make a large commitment for their husbands to be able to learn in Kollel. This commitment is even bigger when coming to ’far-off’ Australia. At Kollel Menachem, our Kollel wives are partners in Shlichus, running chavrusa and learning programs for women in the community and serving as role-models within the community. Teaching positions are often available to Kollel wives (subject to availability and visa requirements). The Kollel also arranges social programs for the Kollel wives, and presentations on practical Shlichus topics, family and relationships.
The Kollel Beis Medrash is a comfortable place for your learning. We have a comprehensive library of seforim and a computer research station with the Otzar HaChochma program. The Beis Medrash is adjacent to the Yeshivah Shul and is used as the community Beis Medrash.
Kollel wives make a large commitment for their husbands to be able to learn in Kollel. This commitment is even bigger when coming to ’far-off’ Australia. At Kollel Menachem, our Kollel wives are partners in Shlichus, running chavrusa and learning programs for women in the community and serving as role-models within the community. Teaching positions are often available to Kollel wives (subject to availability and visa requirements). The Kollel also arranges social programs for the Kollel wives, and presentations on practical Shlichus topics, family and relationships.
