Mordechai Zev Hecht
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Our Rabbi’s Childhood
From 1983 to 1993 , Rabbi Hecht attended Yeshiva Ohr Yisroel in Forest Hills, Queens, completing his elementary school education. These early years built the foundation for his lifelong devotion to Torah, community, and leadership.
Teen Years & Early Yeshiva Education
From 1994 to 1997 , he continued his studies at Yeshiva Oholei Torah , where he completed his high school diploma. This period strengthened his commitment to Jewish learning and set the stage for his rabbinic journey.
Rabbinical College Years
- 1996–1997 – First Year of Rabbinical StudiesRabbi Hecht began formal rabbinical training at Oholei Torah Rabbinical College .
- 1997–1999 – Melbourne, AustraliaHe continued his studies at the Melbourne Rabbinical College , where he earned:
- An accredited Chassidic Diploma
- During these years he developed core skills in:
- Pastoral care and mentorship
- 1999 – Return to BrooklynIn 1999 , he returned to Oholei Torah Rabbinical College in Brooklyn , completing his advanced rabbinical studies.
Field Work & Rabbinic Leadership Training
2000–2001 – London, England
Rabbi Hecht served as a rabbinical exchange student and teacher of Chassidic philosophy at the Beth Medrash of Yeshiva Gedolah, London .
2001–2003 – Semicha Program
He continued advanced rabbinic studies at the Chabad Lubavitch Rabbinical Seminary , where he earned his Semicha (Rabbinic Ordination) .
Early Professional Career
- 2004–2005 – Chabad High School of Monsey
- 2005–2007 – Chabad Rabbi at MicrosoftProvided Jewish education, guidance, and community-building programs for Microsoft employees.
Community Leadership & Tenure
- 2007–Present – Anshe Sholom Chabad JCCRabbi Hecht is the new rabbi of Anshe Sholom Chabad JCC , where he has served since 2007.
- He has created, directed, or led numerous programs, including:
- Holiday services and community events
- Crisis and emergency support
- Community outreach initiatives
- Volunteer and mitzvah programs
Founder of Additional Community Institutions
- Rabbi Hecht is also the founder of:
- These programs support families in need, foster Jewish learning, and expand the reach of community care.
Judicial Leadership
- Dayan (Rabbinical Judge)In 2020 , Rabbi Hecht received judicial ordination and became a Dayan .
- He has served from 2016 to present on the Beis Din of East Flatbush , under thebeisdin.com , offering halachic guidance and rabbinical arbitration.
Advanced Rabbinic Education Initiatives
2025–Present Together with his fellow rabbis of thebeisdin.com , Rabbi Hecht co-founded PracticalRabbinics.com , a premier virtual rabbinical training program offering PhD / Rav / Dayan–level learning , designed to prepare advanced rabbinic leaders for real-world application.
Family Life
Rabbi Hecht is a father of one , and is now married to Gitty Hecht . Together, they have built a beautiful family of five and are deeply dedicated to their community.
Authorship
Rabbi Hecht is also the author of:
Public Engagement & Contact
- Rabbi Hecht is periodically available for:
- Marriage and relationship workshops
- Special Shabbos and holiday programs
- Contact Information: 📞 Office: 718-441-2470 📧 Email: [email protected] 🌐 Stan : stan.store/MordechaiHecht 📱 WhatsApp: (347) 730-7933
Rebbetzin Gitty Hecht
- Contact Information: 📞 Office: (732) 508-0602 📧 Email: [email protected] 🌐 Web: www.gittyhecht.com
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