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Gur, Sanz, and Belz Yeshivas Begin Elul Study Period Early Amid Renovations
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First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · Aug 3, 2026
What happened
The Gur, Sanz, and Belz Hasidic yeshivas have begun the Elul study period about a week earlier than other yeshivas, with Sanz students temporarily relocated due to renovations.
- 01Gur, Sanz, and Belz yeshivas start Elul study period a week early.
- 02Most other Lithuanian and Hasidic yeshivas remain on summer break.
- 03Sanz yeshivas in Netanya and Haifa decorated for early opening.
- 04Hundreds of Sanz students study under the Sanz Rebbe's guidance.
- 05Sanz yeshiva main building undergoing renovations, students moved to Rosenberg hall.
- 06Renovations expected to finish soon, students will return to original hall.
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