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Leading Torah Authority Appoints New Heads for Expanding 'Teshuvot VeHanhagot' Kolel Network
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First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · 3 hours ago
What happened
Rabbi Moshe Sternbuch appointed new leaders for the expanding 'Teshuvot VeHanhagot' kolel network, including a new branch in Beit Shemesh, supported by a broad fundraising campaign. He blessed the new heads and thanked supporters for their contributions to Torah study.
- 01Rabbi Moshe Sternbuch appointed new heads for the expanding 'Teshuvot VeHanhagot' kolel network.
- 02A third kolel branch is being established in Beit Shemesh, joining seven existing kollels.
- 03Hundreds of scholars study under Rabbi Sternbuch's presidency and guidance.
- 04Expansion is funded by a widespread campaign among loyal Jewish communities worldwide.
- 05New leaders appointed include Rabbis Meir Kirshenboim, Tuvia Lieberman, and Eliyahu Weinberg.
- 06Rabbi Sternbuch gave blessings and guidance to the new kolel heads and thanked all supporters.
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