Mr. Jarrod Mittan joined the Yeshiva Har Torah family in February 2023 as Operations Manager. In this role, Mr. Mittan serves as a key support to the Executive Director, Mr. Ephi Strazynski, and helps to manage the institution’s growing operational needs, including all aspects of facilities management across both campuses. With extensive professional experience and a commitment to excellence, Mr. Mittan has quickly become an integral member of the internal team and, by extension, a valued part of the broader Yeshiva Har Torah community.
In October 2024, a profound and inspiring chapter unfolded in Mr. Mittan’s journey. Having proudly served in the IDF’s Nahal Brigade, 932nd Battalion, from 2003, including combat deployments in Hebron and Bethlehem, Mr. Mittan answered a deeply personal call to duty following the events of October 7. Reflecting the shared values of the connection to Eretz Yisrael, Torah u’mitzvos, and dedication that Yeshiva Har Torah holds dear, he courageously and voluntarily removed his reserve duty exemptions to return to military service. In December 2023, Mr. Mittan was called up for a six-week combat deployment in Hebron. Most recently, he completed two months of reserve duty in the Judean Brigade in the West Bank (Shechem). Just like the many YHT alumni who have served, and continue to serve in the IDF, Mittan’s inspirational selflessness and dedication embody our shared values of strength, compassion, community, and love for Medinat Yisrael. As featured by Strazynski and Mittan’s embrace, we are thrilled to welcome Mr. Mittan back safely to the Yeshiva Har Torah family.