Thousands Attend Cornerstone Laying for Rabbi Sternbuch Yeshiva Campus in Beit Shemesh
Translated & summarized from JDN by baba
Thousands gathered in Beit Shemesh for the cornerstone-laying ceremony of a new campus for Yeshivat Maran HaGaon Rabbi Moshe Sternbuch. The yeshiva, founded 13 years ago, is expanding from temporary structures to a new campus including a study hall and dormitories. Rabbi Moshe Sternbuch, the institution's founder, attended and spoke about the importance of Torah study and the new campus, emphasizing it as a victory against those who oppose Jewish learning. The event also featured prominent donors and musical performances.
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- Thousands attended the cornerstone-laying for a new campus for Yeshivat Maran HaGaon Rabbi Moshe Sternbuch in Beit Shemesh.
- The new campus will include a grand study hall and spacious dormitories for the yeshiva's hundreds of students.
- Rabbi Moshe Sternbuch, the yeshiva's founder, emphasized the project's importance as a victory for Torah study.
- The event highlighted the contributions of major donors, including Rabbi Reuven Sharan.
- Alumni and supporters committed to contributing to the ongoing fundraising campaign for the campus completion.
Thousands of students, alumni, and supporters gathered in Beit Shemesh on Monday for the historic cornerstone-laying ceremony of a new campus for the Yeshivat Maran HaGaon Rabbi Moshe Sternbuch. The yeshiva, founded 13 years ago by Rabbi Moshe Sternbuch, has become a prominent institution with hundreds of distinguished students. Currently housed in temporary structures, the new campus will feature a grand study hall and spacious dormitories.
The event, restricted to alumni, students, supporters, and major donors, was addressed by Rabbi Reuven Sharan, a prominent Torah world leader. The ceremony was hosted by Rabbi Yisrael Klein, the yeshiva's spiritual supervisor, and Rabbi Shlomo Miller. Musical performances were provided by Beri Weber and Moti Vizel, accompanied by the Malchut choir and an orchestra conducted by Maestro Beni Laufer.
Rabbi Moshe Sternbuch, despite his advanced age, attended the entire event, emphasizing the importance of the new campus, which he described as "the apple of his eye." He stated that building the yeshiva brings "special joy to the Divine Presence," especially during times when "wicked people" persecute Jews and seek to close yeshivas. He drew a parallel to the founding of the Ponevezh Yeshiva, asserting that current adversaries are suffering a great defeat as more yeshivas are being built.
Rabbi Sternbuch elaborated on the yeshiva's educational goals, focusing on deep, understanding-based learning, and fostering "Bnei Torah" (people of Torah) who embody Torah values in all aspects of their lives. He highlighted the dedication of major donors, including Rabbi Reuven Sharan, R' Eli Goldbaum, and R' Shlomo Perl, noting that the construction is funded solely by "earnest and God-fearing Jews." He blessed the donors and all involved, stating that their contributions will yield "fruits of many good deeds" and that the yeshiva will illuminate not only Beit Shemesh but the entire world.
The ceremony concluded with students singing devotional songs with Rabbi Sternbuch, who also participated. A presentation showcasing his childhood and youth was shown. Alumni and supporters committed to contributing to the ongoing fundraising campaign to complete the construction, managed by Kap Company.
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