At the request of members of the Chicago Jewish Community who wanted a Lithuanian-style Yeshiva in their midst, Rabbi Chaim Mordechai Katz selected a group of exemplary students, led by Rabbis Avrohom Chaim Levin and Chaim Schmelczer, to open the Chicago branch.
Due to the wishes of members of the Chicago Jewish Community who sought a Lithuanian-style Yeshiva in their community, Rabbi Chaim Mordechai Katz handpicked a team of exceptional students, headed by Rabbis Avrohom Chaim Levin and Chaim Schmelczer, to launch the Chicago outpost.