Rabbi David Leibel is a prominent Haredi leader, renowned Torah scholar, philanthropist, and entrepreneur dedicated to driving systemic change within the Haredi sector. As the founder and president of Achvat Torah, he is the architect of a new Charedi ecosystem that harmonizes deep religious commitment with full participation in Israeli civic and professional life.

 

Rabbi Leibel functions as a leading incubator for social innovation, identifying systemic challenges and designing scalable solutions. His leadership has birthed several cornerstone institutions:

  • Mishmar HaTorah & HaMetivta: Rabbi Leibel serves as Rosh Yeshiva for these pioneering Hesder yeshivas, which allow young men to combine rigorous Talmudic study with meaningful IDF service and degree-level academic courses.
  • The Chashmonaim Brigade: He was instrumental in the founding of the IDF’s first all-Charedi combat brigade, ensuring that religious standards and identities are fully protected for those who serve.

Workforce Integration: He has spearheaded high-impact initiatives like RavTech and JBH, which have successfully integrated hundreds of Charedi men into elite roles within Israel’s technology sector.