Looking for a “Shteler” = Not an Escape

If you are sincerley looking to be a Rebbe in a yeshiva, and that the mere thought of teaching talmidim Torah makes you want to smile, this post is not for you. Go for it – our children need Rebbeim like that.

But when people who are looking to escape from kollel seek a “shteler” and that somehow includes becoming a Rebbe, run away from them. You see, many kollel yungerleit are under the false impression that the world looks down at those who leave kollel to earn a livelihood, except if you become a Rebbe. That creates an artificial oversupply of Rebbeim in the world, many of them who have no interest or lack the basic skills to be a teacher of children.

Next time you think about becoming a Rebbe, whether its a 3rd Grade job or a 10th grade “shteler”, think to yourself – “What group do I belong to?” Do you really want to teach, or are you looking for a “kosher” escape. If its the latter, you will be doing no one a favor. Instead you will destroy your life, your poor talmidims’ lives, and the poor person whose job you stole.

Every person has their designated role to fill. Make sure you are standing in the right pair of shoes.

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Filed Under: Chinuch/Shtelers • Escape Kollel

Tags: children • chinuch • rebbe • shteler • teach