A Torah Journey Built Over Decades
Rabbinic Approbations, Qualifications & Endorsements
These letters and certificates reflect many years of Torah learning, teaching, writing and communal work — and longstanding relationships with rabbanim and Torah teachers who have taught, examined, encouraged and supported Rabbi Eliyahu Shear and his projects.
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Behind every document is a relationship. Some of the rabbanim represented here have known Rabbi Eliyahu for twenty, twenty-five or even more than thirty years. Some taught and examined him in areas of Halachah; others encouraged his writing, Sofrut, teaching and charitable initiatives.
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Longstanding Rabbinic Endorsements
Letters from rabbanim and Torah personalities who became familiar with Rabbi Eliyahu, his learning, writing or communal work over many years.
More than 30 years of acquaintance
Rabbi Avraham Greenbaum
Founder and Director of AZAMRA, internationally known Torah teacher and author. Rabbi Eliyahu has known Rabbi Greenbaum for more than three decades. His letter is presented here as part of that longstanding Torah relationship and encouragement.
More than 25 years of Torah connection
Rabbi Daniel Channen
A longtime teacher and rabbinic supporter of Rabbi Eliyahu. Rabbi Channen granted him Semichah in Issur Ve’Heter and has supported different dimensions of his Torah and communal work over many years.
Writing & Publication
Ilana Attia — B’Or HaTorah
Managing editor of B’Or HaTorah, a journal devoted to science, art and modern life in the light of Torah. Her letter encouraged Rabbi Eliyahu in developing his writing and pursuing publication.
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Torah Training, Sofrut & Chatan Teaching
These documents relate directly to areas of practical Torah study and teaching in which Rabbi Eliyahu received training, examination, certification or rabbinic support.
Sofrut
Rabbi Daniel Channen — Sofrut
Rabbi Channen also wrote in support of Rabbi Eliyahu’s work and knowledge in Sofrut, adding another dimension to a rabbinic relationship extending over more than twenty-five years.
Chatan Teacher Certificate
Rabbi Fishel Jacobs
Rabbi Eliyahu received a certificate from Rabbi Fishel Jacobs qualifying him to teach Chatanim preparing for marriage, including instruction in the laws of Family Purity (Niddah).
Rabbinic Support
Rabbi Fishel Jacobs — English Letter
Rabbi Jacobs also encouraged the Bayit Chadash initiative, which sought to help financially struggling couples as they began married life.
Hebrew Haskamah
Rabbi Fishel Jacobs — Hebrew Letter
The Hebrew document is preserved here alongside Rabbi Jacobs’ other letters and certificate, allowing visitors to view the original material directly.
A note regarding Sofrut certification:
Rabbi Eliyahu received formal Sofer STa”M certification in 2016 from the Vaad Mishmeret STa”M organization. That certification was issued for a three-year period and has not subsequently been renewed. His Sofrut training and knowledge nevertheless remain part of the background from which he teaches the subject.
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Support for the Bayit Chadash Initiative
Bayit Chadash was created to assist new couples facing financial difficulty as they began building their homes and marriages. These letters reflect rabbinic encouragement for that work.
Rabbi Daniel Channen
Support for the Bayit Chadash project from a longtime teacher and rabbinic supporter.
Rabbi Shaul Rosenblatt
Known to Rabbi Eliyahu during his years in Beitar Illit, Rabbi Rosenblatt gave his approval and encouragement to the Bayit Chadash initiative.
Rabbi Eliyahu Neiman
A certified Shatnez checker known to Rabbi Eliyahu in Beitar Illit. His letter supported work assisting financially struggling Baalei Teshuva.
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Approbations for Parshah in Just Two Minutes!
Three rabbinic letters supporting Rabbi Eliyahu’s Torah publication are brought together here so that the approbations for the book can be seen as a collection rather than scattered across the page.
Rabbinic Approbation
Rabbi Aharon Schenkolewski
A longtime teacher of Halachah and rabbinic mentor whom Rabbi Eliyahu has known for approximately two decades. Rabbi Eliyahu learned Hilchot Niddah with him and received Semichah in Niddah. Rabbi Schenkolewski also supported this publication.
Rabbinic Approbation
Rabbi Avraham Sutton
Torah teacher, author and spiritual mentor known especially for teaching the deeper dimensions of Torah. Rabbi Eliyahu has known him for approximately twenty years, learned with him for a period, and has enjoyed his longstanding support.
Rabbinic Approbation
Rabbi Daniel Channen
Rabbi Channen’s support extended beyond Rabbi Eliyahu’s formal Halachic learning to his writing and publication of Parshah in Just Two Minutes!
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And What Do Students & Clients Say?
Rabbinic letters tell one part of the story. You can also hear directly from people who have learned with Rabbi Eliyahu or worked with him personally.
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