About
Rabbi Shmuel Silber & the Institute for Jewish Continuity
About Rabbi Silber
Rabbi Shmuel Silber is a sought-after lecturer, educator, and community leader. He serves as the Senior Rabbi of Suburban Orthodox Congregation Toras Chaim in Baltimore, Maryland, and is the founder of the Institute for Jewish Continuity (IJC).
Rabbi Silber received his rabbinic ordination from the Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary of Yeshiva University. He has dedicated his career to making Torah study accessible and engaging, teaching thousands of students across the globe through daily and weekly shiurim.
His teaching spans a wide range of Torah topics — from Chumash and Gemara to Halacha, Hashkafah, and practical Jewish living. Rabbi Silber is known for his ability to combine depth of scholarship with warmth and relatability, making complex Torah ideas relevant to everyday life.
Suburban Orthodox Congregation Toras Chaim
Rabbi Silber serves as Senior Rabbi of Suburban Orthodox Congregation Toras Chaim (SOTC) in Baltimore, Maryland — a vibrant and growing community dedicated to Torah learning, meaningful tefillah, and chesed.
The Institute for Jewish Continuity
The Institute for Jewish Continuity (IJC) is dedicated to spreading Torah learning through accessible, high-quality online classes. Founded by Rabbi Shmuel Silber, the IJC provides daily and weekly shiurim covering the full breadth of Torah scholarship.
Our library includes hundreds of classes across topics like Daf Yomi, Mishna Yomi, Parsha, Mesillas Yesharim, Halacha, and much more. With searchable transcripts and organized series, learners can easily find and engage with Torah content at their own pace.
The IJC's mission is to ensure that Torah learning continues to grow and thrive — reaching Jews of all backgrounds and levels, wherever they are.
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