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Ponovezh Yeshiva Leaders Hold Prayer Rally After Eviction Deadline Set
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By אברמי פרלשטיין
First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · Aug 21, 2026
What happened
Ponovezh Yeshiva leaders and students held a prayer rally after a court ruling ordered them to vacate by September's end, seeking divine intervention and spiritual strength to continue their studies.
- 01Ponovezh Yeshiva must vacate its premises by end of September per recent ruling.
- 02Hundreds of students and leaders gathered Friday night for Psalms and a spiritual talk.
- 03Psalms were recited loudly and tearfully, pleading for the decree to be canceled.
- 04Rabbi urged strengthening Torah study and ethical conduct amid the crisis.
- 05He highlighted the spiritual importance of Elul for repentance and growth.
- 06The event was documented by photographer David Keshet.
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