Rabbi Chaim Veshnefsky was born and raised in Philadelphia. His family belonged to a Conservative Temple. In his adolescence he switched from public school and went to a Jewish day school. He then continued studying in Israel at the Brisker Yeshiva and

went on to receive his rabbinic ordination and Masters Degree from Beth Medrash Govoha, in Lakewood New Jersey. He has achieved significant scholarly achievements in the field of Jewish education. Rabbi Veshnefsky was the first to develop the curriculum for a Jewish History Crash Course now used internationally, amongst other courses of Jewish studies. Rabbi Chaim Veshnefsky is also the most noted Halachic

Fifteen years ago, he began teaching an adult education course here in Manalapan which evolved into the Jewish Learning Center of Monmouth County. Six years ago the JLC changed direction with the opening of a full fledged synagogue. A six acre piece of property was purchased and a shul was built. The JLC community Synagogue now offers full synagogue services, adult classes, lectures, Hebrew school and community social events.

Six months ago the first community Eruv in western Monmouth County was erected through the efforts of Rabbi Veshnefsky. Rabbi Veshnefsky loves teaching other Jews about their heritage. His classes and lectures are known for their crystal clear clarity, humor and brilliance. He has a reputation as a master story teller. The Rabbi is a very caring individual who is deeply concerned about other people’s lives. The Rabbi, his wife and their nine children have guests on a constant basis. He looks forward to helping build the Manalapan community into a vibrant pillar of Jewish life, where Jews of all backgrounds are welcome to enjoy their heritage.