Rabbi Bunyamin Schreiber Opens Annual Talmud Review Cycle at Atarat Shlomo Yeshiva

A special address was delivered at the Atarat Shlomo yeshiva in Kiryat HaYeshiva, Rishon LeZion, by Rabbi Israel Bunyamin Schreiber, head of the Netiv HaDaat yeshiva, marking the start of the traditional 'Masechta' review period at the end of the learning term. This practice, established by the yeshiva's founder Rabbi Shlomo B. Sorotzkin, involves students reviewing dozens of pages from the Talmud tractate studied during the term and then being tested on most parts of it. The 'Masechta' review cycles take place during Hanukkah, at the end of the winter term, and at the end of the summer term.

Rabbi Schreiber addressed over 1,200 students after evening prayers, emphasizing the obligation of every individual to master all parts of Torah study thoroughly and broadly. He also highlighted the importance of utilizing time wisely, especially during youth. He expressed admiration for the students' dedication, noting their consistent effort to review close to 100 pages of the Talmud, demonstrating a strong commitment to Torah knowledge and growth as true scholars. Following his speech, the students began their intensive review sessions, continuing their diligent study until the term's end.

The yeshiva's unique review system has gained recognition in the Torah world, enabling students to complete their studies with a comprehensive oral knowledge of most sections of the 'Nashim' and 'Nezikin' orders of the Talmud. Photographer Mendy Twito documented the event.