Ponevezh Yeshiva Students Hold Midnight Prayer Rally for Election Success

Hundreds of students from the Ponevezh Yeshiva gathered late Monday night for a prayer and awakening rally, seeking divine assistance for the upcoming elections, the strengthening of religion, and the continuation of Torah study in Israel.

Following his address, the students engaged in fervent prayer before the open Ark of the Covenant, praying for the welfare of the community and individuals.

This event occurs amidst ongoing legal and financial disputes concerning the Ponevezh Yeshiva. A dramatic hearing is scheduled at the Supreme Court regarding a petition to delay the eviction of 1,266 students, including minors, from the dormitory. The court is also to address the prohibition on using the "Ponevezh" name and a debt of approximately 10 million shekels.

In a related development, a judge proposed postponing the eviction until the end of the summer term in exchange for an undertaking to vacate and cease using the Ponevezh name, while the 10 million shekel debt remains to be decided. Another report highlights a unique event where the Rosh Yeshiva, Rabbi Yitzchak Ezrachi, who had not left his home for nearly a year, attended the yeshiva. During his presence, a recording of his previous election-related address was played, and he instructed his students to vote for "Gimel" (ג).

Separately, Rabbi Moshe Tzadka, Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivat Be'er Yehuda, visited the yeshiva to deliver a strengthening talk to the students. Meanwhile, MK Arie Deri participated in the opening of the winter learning term at the 'Or HaChaim' Yeshiva, where he spoke about the importance of Torah study and supporting the Shas movement.