Hundreds of Yeshiva Students Gather in Beit Shemesh for Unique Preparation Event

On Thursday evening, hundreds of third-year students from smaller yeshivas in Beit Shemesh convened for a central and unique preparation event ahead of the upcoming Elul period and their transition to larger yeshivas. The event was organized by the Yeshiva Union 'For Your Torah,' led by Deputy and Acting Mayor and Education Supervisor Yitzhak Almaliach.

The evening featured speeches from prominent yeshiva heads including Rabbi Shalom Bitan, Rabbi Hanoch Cohen, Rabbi Shmuel Toldano, and Rabbi Yosef Lasri. Additional guidance was provided by spiritual leaders of 'For Your Torah' and 'To Visit His Sanctuary,' including Rabbi Yechiel Chaim Suissa, Rabbi Aharon Ben Shimon, Rabbi Shmuel Alfon, and Rabbi Avitan. A stimulating panel discussion with yeshiva heads offered practical advice for the students’ transition to larger yeshivas.

The event was attended and blessed by Beit Shemesh Mayor Rabbi Shmuel Greenberg and his deputy Yitzhak Almaliach. Other participants included Religious Council Chairman Avraham Padida, City Council member and community representative Shmuel Hazan, and David Ozen from 'To Visit His Sanctuary' and 'For Your Torah.'

During the evening, students expressed gratitude to Deputy Mayor Almaliach for his ongoing support and to Mayor Greenberg for his continuous assistance. Thanks were also extended to spiritual leader Rabbi Suissa, Rabbi David Ozen, and union leaders Rabbi Itamar Carmi and Rabbi Hananel Azri for their efforts in raising the Torah fund. Attendees enjoyed a rich meat meal and received a valuable personal gift along with a high-quality edition of the Talmud tractate "Oz VeHadar," tailored to the upcoming year’s study.

The event aimed to equip students with spiritual and practical tools for their next stage of yeshiva study, reinforcing community support and Torah dedication in Beit Shemesh.