Rabbi Ezra Kier
Rosh Kollel - Kollel Chaim Yitzchok
Rabbi Ezra Kier was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. He learned at Yeshiva Toras Chaim of Miami for three years, followed by eleven years of Beis Medrash and Kollel in Yeshiva Chofetz Chaim of Queens where he received his Rabbinical ordination. Rabbi Kier led SEED programs in Harrisburg, PA and Las Vegas. He served as the librarian in Yeshiva Chofetz Chaim for 7 years, and as a Rabbinic intern at Khal Toras Emes in Flushing NY for two years.
Rabbi Kier graduated the Merkaz Teacher Training Program under the instruction of renowned educator Rabbi Yoel Kramer, as well as the Chinuch Summer Intensive Teacher Program under the guidance of Rabbi Elimelech Gottlieb. He was a substitute teacher in Yeshiva Tiferes Moshe, Yeshiva Ketana of Queens and Yeshiva Derech Hatorah for two years, as well as an individual learning instructor in Yeshiva of Central Queens. Rabbi Kier teaches third grade Torah studies and seventh and eighth grade Torah Studies at YDLV in Henderson.
In January 2022, Rabbi Kier accepted the position of Rosh Chabura of Kollel Chaim Yitzchok in Ahavas Torah Center and continues to bring Torah to life to all ages with his classes.
In February 2024, Rabbi Kier accepted the role of Rosh Kollel of Kollel Chaim Yitzchok. In this enhanced role, Rabbi Kier will be managing all Tefila, Dvar Halacha, and Shabbos Drashas. His commitment to Torah study, heartfelt Tefila, and dedication to being Mekadeish Shem Shamayim embody the qualities that define our vibrant community.