Top Rabbis Gather for High Holy Days Preparation Event in Bnei Brak

A significant preparatory gathering for the High Holy Days was held in Bnei Brak, attended by prominent rabbinic leaders including Rabbi David Landau, Rabbi Moshe Hillel Hirsch, Rabbi David Segal, Rabbi Chaim Feinstein, Rabbi Shimon Steinman, and Rabbi A. Salim, along with other yeshiva heads and Torah scholars. The event was organized for the scholars of the "Ateret Gavriel" yeshiva, established five years ago by Rabbi Avraham Yeshayahu Elyakim. The yeshiva has grown to approximately 600 scholars.

Rabbi David Landau emphasized the importance of scholars and Torah students in sustaining the world, stating that the world exists due to their study. He praised Rabbi Elyakim for his dedication to the scholars, suggesting their gratitude would be shown through increased Torah study. He also blessed the Torah supporters, particularly Gabriel Michael Itzhakov, for his strong backing of the yeshiva.

Rabbi Moshe Hillel Hirsch urged the scholars to strengthen their Torah study, highlighting the merit of focused study without idle distractions as a significant preparation for the Day of Judgment. The Mashgiach Rabbi David Segal addressed the custom of strengthening observance in the month of Elul, explaining it as a time to reveal one's true spiritual state, contrasting it with a less ideal year-round condition. He commended the scholars for their year-round dedication to Torah study.

Other speakers included Rabbi A. Salim, Rabbi Chaim Feinstein, Rabbi Meir Tofik Aviazri, and the yeshiva head Rabbi Elyakim. A special letter from Rabbi Meir Sternbuch was read by his son, Rabbi Chaim Yaakov Sternbuch. The letter advised strengthening the study of Shabbat laws due to Rosh Hashanah falling on Shabbat, which prevents the sounding of the shofar, and emphasized observing Shabbat properly as a remedy.

The event concluded with the distribution of a special calendar, "Etim Le'bina," for the upcoming year 5787. The musical accompaniment was provided by Yanki Rubin.