The Yeshiva is headed by Rabbi Yossi Rodriguez, Shlita, a graduate of Merkaz Harav Yeshiva (10 years) and the Ir David Kollel (5 years). He is a disciple of Rabbi Amiel Sternberg, Rabbi Zvi Tau and Rabbi Oded Wallensky, Shlita. Rabbi Rodriguez served as a section commander in the Israel Defense Forces. He headed the Kollel Bnei David in Eli, and came to Ayelet Hashahar Yeshiva at the start of its second year, first flying in on a regular basis, and a year later taking up residence in Eilat.