Thousands Attend Cornerstone Laying for Rabbi Sternbuch's Yeshiva in Beit Shemesh
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
Thousands gathered in Beit Shemesh for the cornerstone laying of a new campus for the Rabbi Moshe Sternbuch Yeshiva. The 13-year-old institution, founded by Rabbi Moshe Sternbuch, will build a new study hall and dormitories. Rabbi Sternbuch spoke at the event, emphasizing the importance of Torah study and the yeshiva's role in spreading divine wisdom. A crowdfunding campaign is ongoing to fund the construction.
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- Thousands attended the cornerstone laying for the new Rabbi Moshe Sternbuch Yeshiva campus in Beit Shemesh.
- The yeshiva, founded 13 years ago by Rabbi Moshe Sternbuch, will construct a new study hall and dormitories.
- Rabbi Moshe Sternbuch spoke at the event, highlighting the importance of Torah study and the yeshiva's spiritual mission.
- The ceremony included significant donations from supporters and a crowdfunding campaign is currently active.
- The new campus aims to expand the yeshiva's capacity and its influence in spreading Torah knowledge.
Thousands of students, alumni, and supporters gathered in Beit Shemesh this week for the historic cornerstone laying ceremony of a new campus for the Rabbi Moshe Sternbuch Yeshiva. The yeshiva, founded 13 years ago by Rabbi Moshe Sternbuch, has grown to house hundreds of students and currently operates out of temporary structures.
The planned campus will include a large study hall and spacious dormitories. The event, which was exclusive to the yeshiva's community, saw significant donations from supporters, including Rabbi Reuven Sharan, who delivered an emotional address. The ceremony was hosted by Rabbi Israel Klein and Rabbi Shlomo Miller, with musical performances by singers Chaim Weber and Moti Vizel, accompanied by the Malchut choir and an orchestra conducted by Benny Laufer.
Rabbi Moshe Sternbuch, despite his advanced age, attended the entire event, emphasizing its importance to him. He spoke about the unique qualities of the yeshiva and the spiritual merit of building the new campus, especially during times of persecution against Jewish institutions. He drew a parallel to the founding of the Ponevezh Yeshiva during World War II, stating that current adversaries are also experiencing a significant defeat as the yeshiva continues to expand.
Rabbi Sternbuch highlighted the yeshiva's focus on deep, understanding-based study, learning on weekends, and fostering a joyful learning environment. He stressed the importance of students embodying the values of Torah in all aspects of their lives, not just in study, referring to them as "sons of Torah." He praised Rabbi Ephraim Zalman as an example of a scholar with great piety.
The rabbi also acknowledged the substantial financial contributions from donors like Rabbi Reuven Sharan, Rabbi Eli Goldbaum, and Rabbi Shlomo Perl, noting that the building is funded solely by religious individuals. He blessed the donors and students, expressing hope that the yeshiva will illuminate the world with Torah and divine wisdom. Following his remarks, students and Rabbi Sternbuch engaged in singing. A presentation of his early life was also shown. A crowdfunding campaign is currently underway to complete the construction, managed by Kap Company.
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