Yeshiva Ohr Elchonon Chabad

Yeshiva Ohr Elchonon Chabad, also known as the West Coast Talmudical Seminary, is a Chabad-Lubavitch institution for advanced Jewish learning in Los Angeles. Its Beis Medrash is the postsecondary division: study centers on Talmud, Torah scholarship and Chabad Chassidic teachings, with preparation for religious and communal leadership. The same Waring Avenue campus also houses a Mesivta high school, so applicants should confirm that they are contacting the Beis Medrash rather than the high school program.

Study, accreditation and who should inquire

The school describes an intensive, in-person Beis Medrash experience with small classes, seminars and individual consultations. Its stated aims include preparing scholars for rabbinic, teaching and community-leadership roles. The institution is listed by the Association of Advanced Rabbinical and Talmudic Schools (AARTS); the accreditor’s current directory gives its accreditation cycle through 2031. This is specialized rabbinical and Talmudic education, not a broad liberal-arts curriculum. Before applying, ask the registrar to explain the credential awarded, course sequence, transferability and how the program fits your personal or professional plans.

The school also operates a separate Mesivta high school. Its general-studies graduates receive a high-school diploma accredited through WASC and recognized by the California Department of Education; that accreditation applies to the high-school program and should not be confused with the Beis Medrash’s AARTS accreditation. The school’s institutional overview explains its history, Chabad affiliation and educational approach.

Cost and financial support

The latest tuition schedule readily available on the school’s site is for 2024–25, so treat it as a dated reference rather than a current quote: it listed $16,200 in tuition and fees, a $700 registration fee, and $8,100 for food and housing for the year. The school provides a net price calculator; use it and ask the financial office for a written 2026–27 estimate covering tuition, meals, housing and any aid before making a decision.

The school’s disclosures report institutional scholarships and participation in California’s Cal Grant program. Eligibility does not guarantee an award, so ask which students and programs qualify and what application deadlines apply. A school fact sheet says the institution is eligible for, but does not participate in, federal student loan programs; confirm available aid directly because federal loans should not be assumed as part of a funding plan.

Los Angeles campus and admissions

Main and only reported campus: 7215 Waring Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90046; (323) 937-3763. The institution reported no branch or satellite locations in its 2024 California annual report. The site is listed as open Sunday through Thursday, 8 a.m.–5:30 p.m., and closed Friday and Saturday. These are public listing hours; contact the school before visiting, especially around religious holidays or when seeking a particular administrator.

For the 5787/2026–27 academic year, the Beis Medrash admissions page says applications are closed and that the school can accept approximately ten percent of new applicants each year. The page directs prospective students to email registration@yoec.edu. Check the Beis Medrash admissions page for the next application cycle, and use the school’s contact page for program and visit inquiries.

What public comments suggest

Public comments we reviewed emphasize the yeshiva’s spiritually meaningful environment, demanding scholarship and supportive administration. One former student describes the experience as rigorous and says staff were accommodating; another commenter refers to the school’s summer semicha program and enrollment. Such remarks come from individual perspectives and offer only a partial view. Ask current students about the daily schedule, language of instruction, student support, housing arrangements and how the Beis Medrash experience differs from the high school on the same campus.