New Alon Moreh Yeshiva Branch Opens on Mount Ebal with Historic Elul Study Period
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First reported by Now 14 · Aug 16, 2026
What happened
The Alon Moreh Yeshiva opened a new branch on Mount Ebal, launching its first Elul study period with key figures including Rabbi Aviad Shinwell and MK Tzvi Sukkot. The site, once accessible only under military coordination, now hosts students studying Torah in proper facilities, fulfilling a long-held dream. Leaders emphasized the spiritual and national significance of Torah study at this biblical location.
- 01Alon Moreh Yeshiva opened a new branch on Mount Ebal with its first Elul study period.
- 02MK Tzvi Sukkot highlighted the site's transformation from a military tent to a full yeshiva.
- 03Sukkot stressed the biblical and national importance of studying Torah on Mount Ebal.
- 04Rabbi Aviad Shinwell called the opening a connection to Israel’s deep roots and faith.
- 05CEO Elisaf Pershan described the establishment as a dream realized after much effort.
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