Rabbinical Seminary of America
Yeshivas Rabbeinu Yisrael Meir HaKohen, also known as Yeshivas Chofetz Chaim: Rabbinical Seminary of America (RSA), and often referred to as just Chofetz Chaim (חָפֵץ חַיִּים) is a major Orthodox yeshiva in the United States based in Kew Gardens Hills, Queens, New York. It is primarily an American, Lithuanian-style Talmudic yeshiva.
The yeshiva is named in memory of Rabbi Yisroel Meir Kagan, who was known as the Chafetz Chaim (חָפֵץ חַיִּים) after the name of his book with the same title. Chafetz Chaim means "Seeker/Desirer [of] Life" in Hebrew.
The yeshiva was established in 1933 by Rabbi Dovid Leibowitz, a great-nephew of the Chofetz Chaim. Rabbi Leibowitz was a disciple of Rabbi Nosson Tzvi Finkel ("The Alter of Slabodka") and he also studied under Rabbi Naftoli Trop and the Chofetz Chaim in the Raduń Yeshiva. Both of these yeshivas were in Lithuania. However, for a time Radin was governed by the Polish.
After its founder's death in December 1941, the yeshivah was headed and developed by his son, Rabbi Henoch Leibowitz (d. April 15, 2008). Today, it is led by two of Rabbi Henoch's close disciples, Rabbi Dovid Harris and Rabbi Akiva Grunblatt.
RSA also has a branch in the Sanhedria Murchevet section of Jerusalem, and many affiliates located throughout North America and beyond.
An Alumni website is located at www.RSAalums.org
Rabbinical Seminary of America
| Applied | 0 | |
| Admitted | 0 | nan% |
| Enrolled total | 0 | |
| Full Time: | 0 | |
| Part Time | 0 |
| Test | 25th % | 75th % |
| SAT Reading | 0 | 0 |
| SAT Math | 0 | 0 |
| SAT Writing | 0 | 0 |
| ACT Composite | 0 | 0 |
| ACT English | 0 | 0 |
| ACT Math | 0 | 0 |
| ACT Writing | 0 | 0 |
| Retention rate | 13% |
| 4-year graduation rate | 20% |
| 6-year graduation rate | 50% |
| Open Admissions Policy | No |
| Secondary School GPA | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary School Rank | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary School Record | Required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission Test Scores | Neither required nor recommended |
| TOEFL | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Do not know |
| AP Credits | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | Yes |
Rabbinical Seminary of America
| Tuition | In-District | In-State | Out-Of-State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Full-Time Undergraduate Tuition | $7,000.00 | $7,000.00 | $7,000.00 |
| Full-Time Undergraduate Required Fees | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Part-Time Undergraduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Avg Full Time Graduate Tuition | $7,000.00 | $7,000.00 | $7,000.00 |
| Full Time Graduate Required Fees | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Part-Full Time Graduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Expenses | On-Campus |
Off-Campus (without family) |
Off-Campus (with family) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $6,000.00 | $10,575.00 | $5,000.00 |
| Other Expenses | $3,000.00 | $5,000.00 | $5,000.00 |
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $0.00 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $0.00 |
| Books and Supplies | $300.00 |
| Percent receiving aid | 31% |
| Percent receiving grant aid | 31% |
| Avg amount of grant aid | $7,060.00 |
| Percent receiving student loan aid | 0% |
| Avg amount of student loan aid |
Rabbinical Seminary of America
| Programs and majors | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS | ||||
| Rabbinical Studies | X | |||
| Theology/Theological Studies | X | X | ||
Scholarships for Students in New York
| Name | Amount | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| KISS Cares Higher Hope Scholar Award | $1000 | May 31, 2012 |
| Intel PhD Fellowship Program | Varies | Varies |
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Schools Near Rabbinical Seminary of America
| Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| CUNY Queens College | 0.9mi |
| CUNY School of Law at Queens College | 1.0mi |
| St John's University-New York | 1.4mi |
| Yeshiva Shaar Hatorah | 1.6mi |
| Bramson ORT College | 1.6mi |
| CUNY York College | 1.9mi |
| Long Island Business Institute | 3.1mi |
| St Paul's School of Nursing-Queens | 3.3mi |
| CUNY Queensborough Community College | 3.7mi |
| Plaza College | 4.3mi |
| Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology | 4.6mi |
| SUNY Maritime College | 6.0mi |
| CUNY LaGuardia Community College | 6.4mi |
| United States Merchant Marine Academy | 6.9mi |
| Business Informatics Center Inc | 7.1mi |
