

Yeshiva Gedolah Keren Hatorah is a small Jewish religious-studies institution in Lakewood, New Jersey. Its current identity is defined by that specialized educational focus rather than a broad range of academic fields.
A founding date or account of major institutional changes should be checked against the school's catalog or charter before being used to assess its history. For prospective students, a more immediate question is how the institution's present curriculum and credentials fit their educational plans.
Yeshiva Gedolah Keren Hatorah is a specialized institution, not a university organized into multiple schools covering unrelated majors. Its reported field of study is religion or religious studies, consistent with its yeshiva identity.
Institutional figures list five full-time and three part-time teaching faculty across undergraduate and graduate instruction. Those totals do not establish class sizes or the qualifications of any particular instructor. Applicants should review the current catalog for the exact credential offered, course sequence, language expectations, and requirements for completion - especially if they intend to pursue further study elsewhere.
Yeshiva Gedolah Keren Hatorah is in Lakewood, a township in Ocean County, New Jersey, with a substantial Jewish educational community. Its setting may appeal to students seeking religious study within that community.
Students considering a commute should check the campus address against their actual route rather than assume that Lakewood's regional bus connections provide convenient access to classes. Housing location and daily transportation costs also matter for students arriving from outside the area.
Yeshiva Gedolah Keren Hatorah's religious-studies focus places Jewish learning at the center of its educational purpose. Applicants should assess that purpose as a specific form of education, rather than expect the range of majors and campus experiences associated with a general-purpose college.
The school's current catalog or mission statement is the appropriate place to check how it defines its approach to study, religious practice, and student development. Those stated aims describe institutional priorities; they should not be treated as measured student outcomes.
Name of the institution
Yeshiva Gedolah Keren HatorahLevel of institution
Four or more yearsControl of institution
PrivateSetting type
City: SmallInstitutional Category
Degree - granting, not primarily baccalaureate or aboveInstitution size category
Under 1,000School type
Four-year collegeMain student body
Only MenCalendar system
SemestersFoundation year
2009Yeshiva Gedolah Keren Hatorah is institutionally accredited by the Association of Institutions of Jewish Studies, an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation confirms that the school meets quality standards and is required for students to receive federal financial aid.
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degreeData last updated on November 2, 2026
Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026
Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.