Mordechai Willig

Mordechai Willig is a prominent American Orthodox rabbi, born in 1947. He serves as a rosh yeshiva at Yeshiva University, located in the Washington Heights neighborhood of Manhattan. In this esteemed position, Rabbi Willig plays a significant role in shaping the academic and spiritual growth of his students.

Rabbi Willig is affectionately known to his students as the Ramu, a Hebrew acronym derived from his full name, Mordechai Yitzchak HaLevi Willig. As a respected figure in the field of Judaism, he has established himself as a dedicated educator and leader within the Orthodox community. Through his work at Yeshiva University, Rabbi Willig continues to contribute to the rich tradition of Jewish scholarship and learning.