Rabbi Shimon Ishal
Rosh Yeshiva
Rabbi Ishal, an LA native, received his Semicha from Yeshiva Chofetz Chaim of Queens. Along with his many years learning at the Yeshiva, Rabbi Ishal had the unique privilege of serving as the personal assistant to the Rosh HaYeshiva HaGaon HaRav Henach Leibowitz, ZT”L. In this role Rabbi Ishal forged a deep personal relationship with the Rosh Yeshiva and gained much insight from the many facets of his penetrating wisdom and understanding of human nature. Rabbi Ishal co-founded Chofetz Chaim Los Angeles and is well known as a caring and beloved Rebbe who makes meaningful and lasting relationships with his talmidim. His charisma and warmth has enabled him to connect with and enlighten many.
Mr. Joel Fisher
Principal of General Studies
Mr. Fisher has been with Chofetz Chaim for eight years, previously teaching at YULA and Harvard-Westlake.
Additionally, Mr. Fisher worked as a writer/producer at CNN, WGBH and the US Chamber of Commerce, and in development at Hebrew College and Cedars-Sinai.
He has studied at YU, William & Mary, Brandeis, HUC, and Harvard -- and still has much to learn.