Rabbis and Influencers Conduct Inspirational Tours Across Israeli Yeshivas
Leading rabbis and Hasidic influencers have been conducting a series of inspirational tours and lectures in various yeshivas across Israel, particularly in the lead-up to the High Holy Days. Rabbi Eliyahu Biderman, a renowned Hasidic influencer, visited the 'Or HaTalmud' yeshiva, delivering a lecture on the importance of reciting Psalms for matchmaking and salvation, and leading the students in prayer. Rabbi Chaim Feinstein, head of the 'Emek Chochma' yeshiva, urged students to make genuine commitments and focus on self-improvement as preparation for the High Holy Days.
Rabbi Itamar Garbuz, head of the Bobov yeshiva, delivered a general lecture to students, with the students reportedly refusing to record the session. Rabbi Binyamin Finkel, a supervisor at the Mir Yeshiva, spoke about preparing for the High Holy Days, ethical conduct, and respecting others. Rabbi Shraga Steinman, a member of the Council of Torah Sages, visited the 'Sich Yitzchak' yeshiva, emphasizing continuous devotion to God throughout the year.
The Rebbe of Kretschneff visited the 'Torat Yisrael' yeshiva in Kiryat Gat to inspect the new dormitory and bless the students. The Rebbe of Zvhill also visited the 'Lahavet HaTorah' yeshiva in Beitar Illit to encourage the students. In Jerusalem, Rabbi Yitzchak Ezrachi, head of the Mir Yeshiva, stressed the importance of piety alongside Torah study, warning against neglecting commandments. Rabbi Yitzchak David Grossman, Chief Rabbi of Migdal HaEmek, lectured at the 'Yesodot HaTorah' yeshiva in Tel Aviv, encouraging diligent study.
Separately, a directive from the Tax Authority requires yeshivas to declare that they have no draft dodgers among their students to maintain their tax-exempt status under Section 46, a move that has caused significant concern in the Torah world. The article also touches on personal stories related to matchmaking and family matters, as well as the continuation of Torah study in major yeshivas like Ponevezh and Slabodka.
