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About Cong. Torah Utefilla
Our Avoda
At our Shul, our Avoda is to illuminate the beauty of Yiddishkeit and debunk the view of a Torah existence of a pained and restricted lifestyle.
We are dedicated to forging deep connections within our community, fostering enduring friendships, and providing unwavering support to one another in all of life's situations.
Our commitment to this Avoda is grounded in our unwavering belief that Yiddishkeit is not just a religion but a way of life that enriches the soul and body & brings profound meaning and joy to our existence.
Furthermore, our Shul serves as a hub for creating lifelong friendships and strong bonds within our membership.
We recognize that these connections are invaluable and essential for the journey of life.
We stand united, ready to support one another through joys and challenges, celebrating together in times of happiness and offering a helping hand in times of need.
Our Chevrah
Our chevrah embrace the unique blend of tradition and personal growth within our chevra.
Our community comprises a diverse group of individuals, united by the common goal of seeking knowledge and personal development.
Many among us have transitioned into dedicated askonim and bnei Torah, embodying the hallmarks of greatness.
If you're in search of a community that values tradition while carving out your path to personal growth and purpose, we invite you to join us on this meaningful journey.
Our Rav
Rabbi Meyer Bodner, a native of Lakewood, NJ, Learned in Adelphia and Denver co. He continued his journey in the world of Torah at Bais Medrosh Gevoah, where he received his Smicha. He then went on to make a Parnassa and moved to Brooklyn NY to establish a career. While working in various professions, his love for teaching and inspiring others never waned.
For many years, he devoted himself to serving as a rebbi at Yeshiva Ohr Yitzchok, where he played a pivotal role in shaping the lives of numerous talmidim.
In 2015, noticing that many of his students were heading to Far Rockaway, Rabbi Bodner decided to join them. He founded a Shul that aimed to be more than just a place of Torah and Teffilla, —it was meant to be a genuine home for these young men and others seeking a welcoming and inspiring community.
The Shul named after his Rabbis shul, Rabbi Alster from Flatbush NY who agreed to be the senior rabbinical adviser. While in Yeshiva, Rabbi Bodner noticed the difficulty it was for most to master the the learning requirements and established the Night Kollel in the shul to help foster the growth of learning for guys of any age. Indeed many people have found success in Learning Gemarah and other subjects that they were struggling for many years.
Our Assistant Rav
