Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary

Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary (RIETS /riːts/) is the rabbinical seminary of Yeshiva University (YU). It is located along Amsterdam Avenue in the Washington Heights neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City.

Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary
ישיבת רבינו יצחק אלחנן‎
TypePrivate
Rabbinical seminary
Parent institution
Yeshiva University
Religious affiliation
Judaism (Orthodox)
DeanMenachem Penner
Location
New York City
,
NY
,
USA

40°51′2.9″N 73°55′46.21″W
Websitewww.yu.edu/riets/

Named after Yitzchak Elchanan Spektor, the school's Hebrew name is Yeshivas Rabbeinu Yitzchok Elchonon (Hebrew: ישיבת רבינו יצחק אלחנן). The name in Hebrew characters appears on the seals of all YU affiliates.

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