Rabbi Ben Berger appointed president and CEO of Yeshivat Chovevei Torah

Yeshivat Chovevei Torah (YCT) has announced the appointment of Rabbi Ben Berger as its new president and CEO. Berger, a 2009 graduate of the seminary, succeeds Rabbi Dov Linzer, who will remain with the institution in the role of Rosh Yeshiva.

Berger joins YCT following an eight-year tenure at Hillel International, where he most recently served as senior vice president for education, community, and culture. During his time at Hillel, he managed various programs and led staff through significant periods, including the COVID-19 pandemic and the aftermath of the October 7 massacres.

Founded in 2001, YCT is a Modern Orthodox seminary known for its inclusive approach to Orthodoxy and its Rikmah program, which has graduated 62 female rabbis (rabbaniyot) in Israel. The institution has ordained a total of 158 rabbis in the United States since its inception.