Etz Chaim Yeshiva (London)

Etz Chaim Yeshiva in London is a Haredi Jewish yeshiva (rabbinical academy) located in Golders Green, London. It is one of the oldest and most prominent Lithuanian-style yeshivas in the United Kingdom.

Founded in 1906, Etz Chaim has played a significant role in the development of Orthodox Judaism in the UK. Its primary focus is the intensive study of the Talmud and related rabbinic texts. The yeshiva caters primarily to post-high school students, both from the UK and abroad, offering a rigorous curriculum and an immersive learning environment.

The yeshiva follows a traditional Lithuanian yeshiva model, emphasizing independent study, peer learning, and close guidance from Roshei Yeshiva (heads of the yeshiva). The curriculum typically includes in-depth study of specific tractates of the Talmud, as well as Jewish law (Halakha) and ethics (Mussar).

Over the years, Etz Chaim Yeshiva has produced numerous prominent rabbis, educators, and community leaders who have contributed to Jewish life in the UK and beyond. It maintains a strong connection to other leading yeshivas around the world, particularly those in Israel.

The Yeshiva also hosts a Kollel for married men dedicated to advanced Talmudic study. It also provides various outreach programs for the wider community. The administration and faculty are dedicated to perpetuating traditional Jewish scholarship and values.