— are found here.
Young men come searching.
Here they find purpose, clarity, and a future.
Afikim Midtown Torah Hub is a Jerusalem-based hub where young professionals build
identity, connection, and a lasting relationship with Torah.
Our Projects
These Aren’t Just People.
These Are Lives.
Every year, thousands of young Jewish professionals arrive at a crossroads.
They are intelligent, driven, and successful – yet disconnected from their identity.
They are not rejecting Judaism.
They were simply never given a real opportunity to experience it.
Without the right environment, the journey stops before it begins.
Existing frameworks are not built for this stage of life. These young men are no longer in school. They are entering the working world, building independence, and asking deeper questions.
No one is there
to guide them
We created a space that speaks to them with depth and authenticity
Without it, we will lose them
But When It’s Real
– They Respond
When Torah is presented with clarity, depth, and sincerity
– something shifts.
When they are surrounded by:
- Real relationships
- A warm, welcoming environment
- Mentorship that understands them
They don’t walk away. They lean in.
The desire is there. It just needs the right place to grow.
A Place Where It
Finally Clicks
The Afikim Midtown Torah Hub is not a program.
It’s not a class.
It’s a living, breathing environment where Torah becomes real.
Located in the heart of Jerusalem, within the iconic old Shaarei Tzedek building, the Hub offers a beautiful and inspiring space where young professionals can grow, connect, and belong.
this is where we see these young men grow into Jews inspired and engaged in Torah learning and doing
The Afikim Torah Hub includes:
A vibrant Beit Midrash
Classrooms for daily learning
Space for Shabbos and community
An environment that truly feels like home
Built for Real Life.
Designed for Real Growth.
Immersive Track
For those beginning their journey
→ Live, learn, experience Torah daily
Post-BT Chabura
For those transitioning into the working world
→ Maintain serious learning while building a future
One Person Changes.
Everything Changes.
When one young man reconnects:
His future changes.
His family changes.
His community changes.
They don’t walk away. They lean in.
The Team
Ruvein Katz
Ruvein Katz learned in the Mirrer Yeshiva and is originally from Kansas City. After founding two fintech startups and managing the growth of several small businesses, he transitioned into Jewish outreach, where he has spent over a decade teaching and developing young students.
In 2017, he founded the Academy of Life Training (ALT) program and helped lead the jInternship initiative for seven years. Ruvein currently serves as Director of Kollel Eitz Pri and guides the Yerushalayim Chabura.
Rabbi Peretz (Perry) Segal
Rabbi Peretz Segal was born in Johannesburg, South Africa, and educated at King David School in Victory Park. He served for 25 years as a Mashgiach and Gemara Rebbi in the Center Program of Ohr Somayach, shaping generations of students.
He is the author of Vagueness Vanquished and the founder and Mashgiach of Kollel Eitz Pri and the Academy of Life Training (ALT). Rabbi Segal delivers a daily Gemara shiur at Afikim Torah Hub and serves as a senior lecturer in Olami House.
Yitzy Gross
Originally from New York, Yitzy is a seasoned educator and community builder with a proven track record in Jewish outreach and program development. A graduate of the Jerusalem Kollel, he went on to serve as Director of Outreach at the University of Connecticut, where he played a pivotal role in cultivating a vibrant and engaged Jewish student community.
Upon returning to Israel, Yitzy assumed leadership of Kotel Connections, expanding its reach and impact through innovative programming. He later broadened these efforts to Tel Aviv, partnering with Inspired Tel Aviv (ITV) to lead recruitment and program development, and further extending initiatives to students at Hebrew University and Ulpan in Armon Hanatziv.
Driven by a deep passion for connecting with Jews from all backgrounds, Yitzy is dedicated to fostering meaningful engagement, personal growth, and a strong, enduring sense of Jewish identity.
Naftali Biron
Originally from Los Angeles, Naftlali is an Alumni of Kollel Eitz Pri. He has been tutoring students in Aish Hatorah, and brings deep Torah insights into practical living through the study of the Rambam’s works
This Is How a Future Is Built
Every dollar creates real impact – connection, learning, and growth.
A generation that:
- Knows who they are
- Lives with purpose
- Feels proud of their identity
- Is deeply connected to Torah
This doesn’t happen on its own.
It happens because someone made it possible.