Rabbi Shmuel HonigwachsDayan & Halachic Authority
Rabbi Shmuel Honigwachs is fondly recognized by his peers, and by the myriads who seek his guidance, as a true Torah scholar and Halachic lecturer. After studying at great Torah centers and receiving ordination from leading poskim, he has served as a Dayan in Lakewood, NJ for 12 years.
Credentials & Experience
Semicha & Education
Semichas Yoreh Yoreh and Yadin Yadin from leading Torah authorities including Rabbis Miller, Auerbach, and Goldberg
Community Leadership
Serving as Dayan in Lakewood, NJ for 12 years with extensive practical experience
Published Author
Author of two volumes of האלף לשלמה containing psakim from Rabbi Shlomo Miller, shlit"a
Recognized Expertise
Consulted by rabbis and communities worldwide on complex halachic matters
20+ Years Experience
Over two decades of intensive Torah study at premier yeshivos and 12 years as Dayan
Personal Consultation
Available for personal consultation on complex halachic matters
Torah Scholar & Halachic Authority
Torah Education & Studies
Rabbi Honigwachs dedicated over two decades to intensive Torah study at the most prestigious Torah centers, including:
- Yeshiva of South Fallsburgh
- Mir Yeshiva in Yerushalayim
- Beth Medrash Govoha in Lakewood
Semicha & Ordination
Rabbi Honigwachs received Semichas Yoreh Yoreh ordination from distinguished Torah authorities:
- Rabbi Shlomo Miller
- Rabbi Shmuel Auerbach
- Rabbi Moshe Bransdorfer
- Rabbi Zalman Nechemia Goldberg
He then mastered Dayanus and received Semichas Yadin Yadin ordination from Rabbis Shafran, Nussbaum, and Wolfson.
Mentorship & Shimush
Rabbi Honigwachs considers himself a close talmid of Rabbi Shlomo Miller and Rabbi Dovid Feinstein, having done shimush by them for many years, gaining invaluable practical experience in halachic decision-making.
Dayanus & Publications
Rabbi Honigwachs has served as a Dayan in Lakewood, NJ for 12 years, bringing extensive practical experience to complex halachic matters.
He has authored two volumes of האלף לשלמה, containing psakim from Rabbi Shlomo Miller, shlit"a, contributing to the broader Torah scholarship community.
"Every document must serve both the letter and spirit of halacha while meeting the practical needs of our community in the modern world."