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Sanz Yeshiva Students Begin Elul Study Period Early Amid Renovations in Netanya and Haifa
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First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · 3 hours ago
What happened
The Sanz yeshivas in Netanya and Haifa began their Elul study period early amid renovations, with hundreds of students gathering in a temporary hall. Led by Rabbi Yosef Moshe Dov Halberstam, the students embraced a renewed spiritual mission ahead of the High Holy Days.
- 01Sanz yeshivas in Netanya and Haifa started Elul study early, before most yeshivas.
- 02Hundreds of students gathered in Rosenberg Hall due to renovations at the main building.
- 03The event marks renewal and expansion of holiness during the sacred Elul period.
- 04Rabbi Yosef Moshe Dov Halberstam led the opening with blessings and calls for Torah greatness.
- 05Students embraced a strong spiritual mission and commitment to Torah study.
- 06The renovated main building is expected to reopen soon, returning students to their regular study halls.
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