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Bnei Brak Yeshivas Open Elul Period with Inspirational Talks and Community Events
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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · 6 hours ago
What happened
Yeshivas in Bnei Brak and beyond opened the Elul period with prayers, speeches, and ceremonies amid legal and logistical challenges. Thousands of students resumed study, while leaders addressed conscription issues and community growth. Historic documents were returned to Israel, and cultural events energized the youth.
- 01Yeshivat Beit Midrash Elyon opened Elul with a speech by Rabbi Yerachmiel Ungrischer and prayer preparations.
- 02Ponevezh Yeshiva faces legal eviction demands but continues Torah study amid controversy.
- 03Ner Zarach Otzem yeshiva resumed studies after fire department approval, welcoming 250 students.
- 04Pinsk-Karlin Rebbe led prayers and gave an inspiring address on Elul's first day.
- 05Historic Ponevezh documents from Lithuania were presented to Knesset member Yehuda Maklev.
- 06Lev Eliyahu yeshiva marked 11 months since Rabbi Yitzchak Zecharia's passing with a Siyum HaShas event.
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