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Ashdod and Bnei Brak Yeshivas Launch Elul Period with Renewed Energy and Spiritual Focus
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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · 1 day ago
What happened
Yeshivas in Ashdod, Bnei Brak, and Tiberias began the Elul period with speeches, blessings, renovations, and renewed Torah study despite legal and safety challenges. Hundreds of students returned to study halls, with notable community leaders participating in opening events.
- 01The Tashanabil Rebbe opened Elul with a speech and blessings in Ashdod.
- 02Hundreds of students resumed studies in Yeshuot Moshe and Vizhnitz yeshivas in Bnei Brak.
- 03Beit Midrash Elyon began Elul with a motivational speech amid typical student preparations.
- 04Ner Zarch yeshiva reopened after fire safety approval delays, welcoming 250 students.
- 05Ponovezh yeshiva faced legal property disputes but continued its study activities.
- 06New leadership and expansions occurred at Yeshivat Or Shmuel and Beit Matityahu.
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Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew18 minutes ago
Ashdod and Bnei Brak Yeshivas Launch Elul Period with Renewed Energy and Spiritual Focus
Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew20 hours ago
Toras Hashem Yeshiva Opens Elul Study Period with Major Renovations and Growth
Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew21 hours ago
Bnei Brak Yeshivas Open Elul Period with Inspirational Talks and Community Events
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