Prominent Yeshiva Moves to Permanent Buildings After Two Decades in Trailers

Yeshivat Knesset Yechezkel, located at the entrance to the city of Elad and headed by Rabbi Binyamin Etinger, is preparing to move into new permanent structures after operating for approximately 20 years in temporary mobile homes. The trailers, which housed the students, are now being demolished to make way for the new buildings.

The new permanent structures are two-story buildings. Construction was conducted off-site for an extended period to avoid disrupting the study schedules. The yeshiva anticipates completing the installation of the new buildings by the start of the upcoming winter term, with students expected to move in then. The new facilities will accommodate approximately 128 beds.

The transition to permanent buildings was also necessitated by the trailers' failure to meet fire safety standards. The yeshiva received warnings and even a threat of closure from fire department officials if the deficiencies were not rectified. The electricity supply also posed challenges, as the electric company reduced service due to the trailers not meeting regulatory requirements.

The path to the new buildings began with a fundraising campaign last year, which successfully raised the necessary funds for construction. Yeshivat Knesset Yechezkel was established in 2001 and has since grown. Students are expected to celebrate the upcoming holiday of Sukkot in the new buildings.