Top Rabbis Deliver Sermons Across Israel Ahead of High Holidays

As the High Holy Days approach, prominent rabbis across Israel have been delivering sermons and words of encouragement to yeshiva students. Rabbi Shraga Steinman, a member of the Council of Torah Sages and Rosh Yeshiva of "Birkas Shmuel," visited the "Birkas Shmuel" yeshiva to urge students to utilize every moment for Torah study and prayer. Similarly, Rabbi Moshe Hillel Hirsch, Rosh Yeshiva of Mir Yeshiva in Brakfeld, addressed hundreds of students, offering words of strengthening and inspiration in anticipation of Yom Kippur.

Rabbi Israel Bonom Shreiber, Rosh Yeshiva of "Nativ Ha'Daat," conducted a series of inspirational talks at the "Kiryat Melech" and "Tiferet Tzion" yeshivas in Bnei Brak. In a notable display, he crossed the street immediately after concluding his sermon at one yeshiva to address students at the other.

Other prominent figures delivering talks include Rabbi Eliyahu Biderman, who spoke at "Or HaTalmud" yeshiva, emphasizing the importance of reciting Psalms for matchmaking and salvation on Rosh Hashanah. Rabbi Chaim Feinstein visited "Amri Chochma" yeshiva, encouraging students to make genuine commitments and focus on becoming better individuals. Rabbi Binyamin Finkel, a mashgiach at Mir Yeshiva, spoke in Rakefet about preparing for the High Holy Days, focusing on character development and respecting others.

Rabbi Yitzchak Dovid Grossman, Chief Rabbi of Migdal HaEmek, addressed students at "Yesodut HaTorah" in Tel Aviv, urging them to continue their diligent Torah study. In Lakewood, Rabbi A.M. Kotler's son delivered his first lecture at the yeshiva, marking a continuation of the leadership dynasty. The article also touches upon the tax authorities' demand for yeshivas to declare that they have no draft dodgers among their students, a requirement that could affect tax benefits for donors.