Rabbi Yitzchok Schiff

Meet Rabbi Yitzchok Schiff

Organized, patient and devoted to each child, Rabbi Schiff is an experienced Rebbe and a kriah specialist who uses his knowledge and creativity to set his students and colleagues up for success. Trained by the renowned kriah expert, Rabbi Yaakov Kiwak, and with a heart full of love for each child, Rabbi Schiff is dedicated to providing everyone with the insights and kriah tools needed to thrive.

What I Do

I coordinate kriah in the boys division across grades 1-5. I support our Rebbeim and Morahs by providing assessment data, helping to run in-class kriah lessons, and by sharing ideas and materials that appeal to all learning styles. I provide training in remedial methods to our kriah team and together we ensure that every student receives the maximum support.

How I Make a Difference at YTCTE

All students in elementary grades need dedicated practice time for kriah, and some may need extra help to catch up. I work to help every student grow in their skills and confidence in kriah. Every ounce of effort in advocating for our students’ kriah goes towards laying the foundation for all the Torah learning they will accomplish in the future.

My Favorite Part about What I Do

I take pride in seeing the numbers of students we’ve helped, the increased kriah levels in the classes as a whole, and the overall awareness of the significance of kriah to self-esteem and Torah learning. Kriah is an essential skill that opens the door to learning, davening, and connecting to Hashem, and it is so rewarding to see students who once struggled with reading, now reading like champs!

Parting Words

I came to YTCTE after a long period of intensive study in Yeshiva. There was a strong emphasis on the beauty of sharing Torah with others, so joining the YTCTE family, with its many like-minded individuals, was the next natural step.