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Richard Kemp is a warrior on behalf of Israel on a regular Tuesday. But here he is Standing With Us at this difficult time for Israel. Colonel Richard Kemp CBE - Your Yeshiva Family welcomes you back to The Gush! Thank you for joining us in The Yeshiva at this time.

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Col. Richard Kemp is a retired British Army officer who served from 1977 to 2006. Kemp was an infantry battalion Commanding Officer. Among his assignments were the command of Operation Fingal in Afghanistan from July to November 2003, and work for the Joint Intelligence Committee and COBR. Kemp has spoken on a range of social and political issues, including the British armed forces, the Middle East, and the European Union. Click here to listen to a special conversation on a previous visit to the yeshiva, back in February 2020: My Advocacy for Israel >>

Shiur Alef Israeli Talmidim Join
with Shana Alef Overseas Talmidim 

The first Motzei Shabbat of Zman Elul 

for a  Melave Malka with Rabbi Shlomo Katz

Thanking Rabbi Shlomo Katz for encouraging and inspiring Deveikut and Chaverut


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What opportunities are there for special-needs high school graduates who also want to have a year in Israel - and a fulfilling life after that?
Read about the remarkable Ohr Torah Stone’s Elaine & Norm Brodsky Darkaynu Program, whose male division takes place in Yeshivat Har Etzion.

"The perspective you get from them is unique," says alumnus Dovi. "In fact, it puts in perspective why you are learning at all."

 

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Shiur Alef Israeli Talmidim Join
with Shana Alef Overseas Talmidim 

The first Motzei Shabbat of Zman Elul 

for a  Melave Malka with Rabbi Shlomo Katz

Thanking Rabbi Shlomo Katz for encouraging and inspiring Deveikut and Chaverut


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And after Mincha, Hitorerut Chaburot!

Here is Rabbi Gidon Rothstein's chabura

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Off to a good start!
Our newest talmidim have arrived
(joined by those returning for shana bet)! 


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YEMEI IYUN BETANAKH 2023 - 32 YEARS STRONG!!

COULDN'T ATTEND THIS YEAR? NOT EVEN VIRTUALLY?
YOU'RE IN LUCK, THE VBM-TORAT HAR ETZION TEAM
HAS ASSEMBLED MANY YEARS WORTH OF FANTASTIC SHIURIM.

COME ENJOY AT YOUR LEISURE >>

 

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Sunday the 27th of Tammuz (July 23, 2023), the thirteenth yahrzeit of Moreinu,
Rosh Hayeshiva Harav Yehuda Amital zt"l.

Rav Yoel Amital gave shiur at 12:15 p.m., followed after 3pm mincha
by limmud Mishnayot, and a sicha portraying the Rav by Rav Moshe Taragin. 

Azkara at Har HaMenuchot cemetery at 6:30 p.m.

אורות עציון נווה דניאל

Starting next year, the "Orot Etzion" elementary school in Neve Daniel will be called "Neveh Haral", named after Moreinu veRabbeinu Harav Aharon Lichtenstein zt"l. It will join other educational institutions in Gush Etzion, Jerusalem and Petah Tikva named after our teacher Harav Yehuda Amital zt"l. May the school staff be successful in educating generations of students to follow HaRav Lichtenstein’s path in Torah and Avodat Hashem.

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G'Day from Gush Rebbe, Rav Pini Cohen in Australia!

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Thanking Gush Aussies for warmly welcoming and graciously hosting Rav Pini! Rav Pini visited schools including Kesser Torah College in Sydney. 

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AN INSIDER'S VIEW!

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WE THANK DR. TOVAH LICHTENSTEIN FOR JOINING US IN YESHIVA AND SPEAKING TO THE OVERSEAS TALMIDIM, AS PART OF THE END OF YEAR LEADERSHIP SEMINAR. SHE HAS AN ABSOLUTELY UNIQUE VIEW ON ORTHODOXY, THE YESHIVA AND LIFE. A TRUE ZECHUT!

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OUR CONGRATULATIONS TO THE DINNER HONOREES!!

The Dinner Videos are available here >>

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CONGRATULATIONS TO ROSH HAYESHIVA
HARAV YAAKOV MEDAN
UPON RECEIVING AN HONORARY DOCTORATE
FROM BAR ILAN UNIVERSITY - ALEI VE-HATZLE'ACH!

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The Gush Mission to Poland 2023!
Guided by Rabbi Dr. Shalom Berger (Gush alumnus 1977), the trip is divided between a celebration of the Jewish community, especially Torah Study, in Poland, as well as its tragic end. On the last day of the journey, the group learned about the story of the Miechow community, of which Rav Brin's father, the late R. Moshe Berin, and his ancestors were a part.

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"'Behold, I am sending you Eliyahu the prophet and so on, and he will turn the heart of fathers to their children and the heart of children to their fathers.'

We will read these verses this coming Shabbat, Shabbat HaGadol. After a whole week that we have been in Poland, we pray to God for peace in the world. First, peace among us - the Jews. And also peace in the world, without cruelty, evil, killing and murder. We stand here, on the soil of Poland, and want to pray that the world will be more just, with more mercy, and that the evil that was here will evaporate from the world. And we will be blessed, that the coming of Elijah will restore the hearts of fathers to sons and the hearts of sons to their fathers."

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JUST TAKE A LOOK AT HOW MANY HAR ETZION ALUMNI represented Mizrachi, Torah MiTzion and Bnei Akiva Olami at the Zionist Organization Conference in Perth!!
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From right to left: Above - Rabbi Zeev Schwartz (MTA 85), Michael Schwartz (MTA 2006), Rabbi Danny Mirvis (MTA 2003), Shaul Fenberg (MTA 2008), Aharon Posner (MTA 2009), Rabbi Shua Solomon (MTA 2007, class of MB ), Eitan Herman (9th grade) 

Below - Rabbi David Blackman (MTA 85), Jonny Brull (Bnei Kho'al 2011, MH class), Ari Posner (MTA 2006).

HEARING THE BABY CRY - THE GUSH WAY!

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MTA 2023 (Gush's newest talmidim from Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa) arrived in a cold blast of sleet and hail. But, you know The Gush....its only cold on the outside!

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CHAG KASHER VE-SAME'ACH!

The Gush Mission to Poland 2023!
Guided by Rabbi Dr. Shalom Berger (Gush alumnus 1977), the trip is divided between a celebration of the Jewish community, especially Torah Study, in Poland, as well as its tragic end. Wishing them a safe and meaningful journey.

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MAY HAKADOSH BARUKH HU HAVE MERCY
UPON HIS PEOPLE AND UPON HIS LAND.

We hope you had a freilichen Purim. Amen.
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FOR SHIURIM IN ENGLISH...                     FOR SHIURIM IN HEBREW...

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"Shavu Vanim" invites alumni from Australia, New Zealand and South Africa to return to the Yeshiva during their summer vacation to learn for two weeks. In the Gush Beit Midrash with Rav Pini Cohen

 

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HAR ETZION IN THE USA CONTINUES!
Rav Yair Kahn will be visiting our alumni on college campuses between the 21st and the 28th! Click to see his schedule >>

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WHILE THE LEARNING BACK HOME STAYS STRONG...
SHEVAT IN THE BEIT MIDRASH

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HAR ETZION IN THE USA CONTINUES!

Rav Moshe Taragin will be the scholar in residence Shabbat Feb 17-18 at Adas Torah in LA. Click for more information >>
Rav Yair Kahn will be visiting our alumni on college campuses between the 21st and the 28th! Click to see his schedule >>

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WHILE THE LEARNING BACK HOME CONTINUES...
SHEVAT BACK IN THE BEIT MIDRASH

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It was an absolute delight and honor to have the gift of Rav Schachter's precious time. Rabbi Schachter is The Rosh Kollel in RIETS' Marcos and Adina Katz Kollel.

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During this time of year we are graced by so many of our college-aged alumni joining us in Yeshiva, taking advantage of their mid-semester break to come recharge, thanks to a program dedicated in memory of Yoni Jesner Hy”d.

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Yeshivat Darkaynu Program's Talmidim have arrived in The Gush!


We are so happy to see you here - feet on the ground in Eretz Yisrael!
Har Etzion is the proud home of The Ohr Torah Stone - Elaine and Norm Brodsky Yeshivat Darkaynu Program, which is the first and only program to fulfill the dreams of young men with special needs by giving them the same opportunity to spend a year learning and touring Israel. Welcome!!


 

 

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HAR ETZION
IN THE USA!

Shabbat Parashat Yitro

Feb 10-11, 2023

Rav Moshe Taragin

Scholar in Residence at the Boca Raton Synagogue.

We'd love to see you there!

It was a beautiful Mishmar with Gush Overseas Alumni who have made Aliya and now live in Eretz Yisrael. We gathered together on Thursday Night Dec. 29th, 2022 for a Mishmar. Shiur by Rav Menachem Leibtag, Dinner, Q&A with HaRav Mosheh Lichtenstein, preparation for shiur in The Beit Midrash followed by a shiur by HaRav Baruch Gigi, and to complete the evening a Gush Tish!
Those Gush Alumni - They are totally still gushing!

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HAR ETZION IN TH USA!

Come spend Shabbat Parashat Beshalach
Feb 3-4, 2023
at Yeshiva University
with
Rav Mordechai Friedman. For details >>

 

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Feb 3-4, 2023
Rav Dovid Gottlieb
Scholar at Residence at the Young Israel of Jamaica Heights, NY

For details >>

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HAR ETZION IN TH USA!

Come spend Shabbat Parashat Beshalach
Feb 3-4, 2023
at Yeshiva University
with
Rav Mordechai Friedman. Sign up here >>

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Motzaei Shabbat November 19, 2022 in Teaneck, NJ

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HAR ETZION RABBANIM ON TOUR!

Shabbat Parashat Miketz / Chanuka 2022

Rav Ezra Bick - at the Lower Marion Synagogue, PA

Shabbat Parashat Vayeshev 2022

Rav Moshe Taragin - at the Riverdale Jewish Center, NY

Shabbat Parashat Vayishlach 2022

If you live in Maryland, in Washington or in Florida,
this is the week to catch a scholar in residence sharing our Torah!

Rav Menachem Leibtag - at the University of Maryland

Rav Dovid Gottlieb - at the Sephardic Bikkur Home in Seattle

Rav Moshe Taragin - at the YI of Hollywood-Ft. Lauderdale

WE HOPE YOU WERE ABLE TO JOIN US...

 

 

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The Israel Koschitzky VBM Torat Har Etzion site
is advancing yet again!

Google and Apple Apps are now available to easily access
our tens of thousands of different shiurim
It is highly recommended to register (for free) within the system
and enjoy its new features:
Easy availability of content by adding the app to the home page
Carousels on a variety of topics that are updated daily
Advanced navigation and search system including filtering mechanisms that enable targeted results.
Registration for the variety of online lessons
and receiving a "Push" update when new ones have been mailed
"Recently viewed" carousel that allows quick navigation
to the lessons you have most recently viewed
Select carousels of interest according to your choice
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We have begun a new year of VBM series.
Don't forget to sign up! 


 

 

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This event was sponsored by the Landes Family in honor of the third yahrzeit of our alumnus Dr. David J. Landes zt"l.

Click here to view the discussion >>

 

 

CHUTZNIKIM ARRIVE AT YESHIVA FOR 5783 SCHOOL YEAR!!

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AVAILABLE 365 DAYS A YEAR -
LET THE LEARNING CONTINUE!

WE HAD A WONDERFUL BAT MITZVA DAY
HERE AT YESHIVA!

24 Sivan - June 23, 2022. For additional pictures, click here >> 

Bat Mitzva Day

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WE THANK OUR ALUMNI AND FRIENDS FOR THEIR SUPPORT OF OUR INSTITUTIONS. CLICK TO SEE VIDEOS AIRED AT THE DINNER >>

 

COMING SOON!!
CHUTZNIKIM ARRIVE AT YESHIVA FOR 5783 SCHOOL YEAR...

In the meantime, Har Etzion staff busy at work preparing for the new talmidim:

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WE THANK OUR ALUMNI AND FRIENDS FOR THEIR SUPPORT OF OUR INSTITUTIONS. CLICK TO SEE VIDEOS AIRED AT THE DINNER >>

Magdilot Torah Campaign

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The Gush Family is so happy to welcome back Rabbi Jacob Bernstein (Gush '10) to serve as a Mashgiach Ruchani working closely together with Rabbi Daniel Rhein beginning this Elul 5782!

Rabbi Bernstein studied in The Gush, went to Yeshiva University, and earned a masters degree from both Azrieli Graduate School of Jewish Education and Administration and from Bernard Revel Graduate School of Jewish Studies while studying for Semicha in Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary.

Rabbi Bernstein serves as the Campus Rabbi at Stern College for Women and the Director of Expansion & Innovation at NCSY Summer. Jacob is married to Penina (nee Wein, Migdal Oz 2010). They have 3 children and are making aliyah this summer.
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Shavua Tov from 
Rosh Yeshiva, HaRav Baruch Gigi and Rav Mordechai Friedman  
in Yeshiva University with Gush Alumni for Shabbat!
(Motzaei Shabbat Parashat Shemini)
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Learning about Harav Chaim Kanievskyztl
Gathering together to join Am Yisrael in mourning the loss of a Gadol
Audio and text shiurim about Harav Chaim Kanievsky zt"l

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The GREAT Gush Tzfat Shabbaton - Shabbat Kitisa 5782

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Rosh Yeshiva HaRav Yaakov Medan reading the Megilla Purim morning

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Breakfast with Yeshiva University President, Gush Alumnus Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman '87

"Moreinu HaRav Lichtenstein ztl told us that we are the leaders of tomorrow
and 
I believed him. That is why I am standing here today."

Thanking Rabbi Dr Berman for braving Snow and Sleet
and joining us for davening and breakfast.
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Welcome to The Gush MTA 2022!!
The Newest Gush Talmidim from Australia and South Africa
arrive in The Gush after their week long seminar!

Our Talmidim came streaming out of The Beit Midrash
to welcome their new chaverim.

It was a beautiful warm welcome!
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Wishing Tzeitchem LeShalom to Gush MTA 2021 (talmidim from Australia and South Africa) Their year in The Gush ends now (their summer!) These talmidim arrived in Eretz Yisrael at one of the heights of this pandemic. They spent 14 days in quarantine and entered The Gush Beit Midrash to a closed capsule on 'The Rampah'. Then, they absolutely thrived: lamdut, hatmadah, middot tovot and rising above. With profound respect for their educational and spiritual journey and honoring their commitment to Talmud Torah - they will be missed. Come back and visit soon!
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The Gush Legacy Workshops
Gush alumni who made Aliyah share their stories
and how Gush impacted their success
We were recently so happy to host Michael Eisenberg :
Venture Capitalist, Blogger and Author of three sefarim (so far...)

 

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The Gush Alumni Shabbaton - Shabbat Vayishlach 5782

WHAT AN AMAZING SHABBATON!

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Hoping for more of this!
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Circumstances do not permit visiting the yeshiva?

We understand...
BUT, WHEREVER YOU FIND YOURSELF TODAY, 
YOU CAN JOIN US VIRTUALLY. IT IS UP TO YOU!!
 

See our Torat Har Etzion website,
with our brand new curriculum - don't miss out!


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 Please note: covid vaccination required.

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BeChasdei Hashem,
A Big Welcome to The Ohr Torah Stone Elaine and Norm Brodsky
Yeshivat Darkaynu Program talmidim to The Gush!
We are so happy you are here - Beruchim HaBa'im!!

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Choref Tov from These Guys
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Kol Yehuda sichot on the parshaWe are pleased to announce the publication of the book 'Kol Yehuda' by Moreinu Harav Yehuda Amital, sichot on the weekly parashot. The book was edited by Rav Yaakov Fischer. "There was a simple and great truth in the things he told us, sobriety and wisdom of life. Things came out of the week's parasha, but they always touched our lives, were relevant and illuminating as a doctrine of life, and had full internal coverage. They were said as if to himself. In deep faith the conversations were said and with sincerity, and they fell lovingly on listening ears and thirsty hearts, arousing our trust and faith." (From the editor's introduction) To order>> 
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Circumstances didn't permit joining
our Simchat Beit HaShoeva?

We understand...
BUT, WHEREVER YOU FIND YOURSELF TODAY, 
YOU CAN JOIN US VIRTUALLY. IT IS UP TO YOU!!
 

See our Torat Har Etzion website,
with our brand new curriculum - classes start Sunday October 10th -  don't miss out!


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Learning. Teshuva. A variety of lessons for Rosh Hashana and Asseret Yemei Teshuva. We invite you to enter our 'Torat Har Har Etzion' website and see the dedicated content that has been prepared in advance of the Yamim Noraim and Tishrei holidays. To enter, click>>

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Rav Nechemya Raanan visiting talmidim on their army base.

We take this opportunity to wish Rav Nechemya much hatzlacha
as he leaves Har Etzion to become Rosh Yeshiva
@ Yeshivat HaHesder Shadmot Mechola.

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WE HAD A WONDERFUL TIME!! CLICK TO VIEW>>

ETZION FOUNDATION VIRTUAL DINNER

Sunday Morning ET, June 6, 2021

GENERATION TO GENERATION

Honoring Yerachmiel and Gitta Koppel and Family
Moshe '74 & Channah Koppel, David '77 & Shira Koppel, David '87 & Bibsi Zuckerbrot

Communal Leadership Award, Dr. Ari '95 and Naomi Wiesen

Educational Leadership Award, Rabbi Dr. Avi and Dena '04MO Block

Marking 20th Anniversary of Gush '99/'00 and 10th Anniversary of Migdal Oz '09/'10

News
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The Yeshiva runs on Talmud Torah, Tefilla, Middot Tovot, and Maasim Tovim. These days - we are all working that much harder to keep it all running. We wanted to highlight some 'Ovdei HaYeshiva' starting with Ovdei HaMitbach. These Guys are serving up meals to Yeshiva talmidim, Rabbeim and staff along with Evacuees from Kiriyat Shemone, Refugees from Kfar Maimon, an IDF unit serving in the area, elderly residents of Alon Shevut whose support system have been drafted, and are providing school meals including meals for children whose parents are currently serving and protecting.    
Oh, and this Shabbat, they prepared a Simcha for a Bar Mitzvah Boy - an evacuee from Kiriyat Shemone sheltering safely with his family in the Yeshiva dorms - whose father is currently serving and protecting. Some of them have been drafted and are serving on Emergency Response Teams. They show up in the kitchen and then leave to do their shifts.   All have family who are currently serving and protecting. Thanking them for showing up to work and working hard - every day - during these difficult times - way beyond the call of duty.

DO  YOU HAVE
A (GRAND) SON / (GRAND) DAUGHTER
CELEBRATING A BAR/BAT MITZVA
THIS COMING YEAR?
JOIN US HERE IN YESHIVA...

UPCOMING BAR / BAT MITZVA DAYS
NEW DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED IY"H SOON!

FOR PICTURES OF LAST YEAR'S EVENTS,
CLICK ON THE LINKS BELOW...

Bar Mitzva Progam May 18, 2023
Bat Mitzva Program June 1, 2023


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SUMMER 5783 ETZION UPDATE!!


DIDN'T RECEIVE THIS IN YOUR MAILBOX?
Let us know and we will update our records!

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A recently updated version of TORAT CHESED:
BIBLIOGRAPHY OF HARAV AHARON LICHTENSTEIN'S WRITINGS,
with hundreds of new links,
 
is  
available on the VBM here.


a life steady and whole

Recollections and Appreciations of Rabbi Aharon Lichtenstein, zt"l
Edited by Elka Weber and Joel B. Wolowelsky

Available online here. 

    "In his absence, as in his lifetime, we continue to ask ourselves what he would think about the way we contend with our everyday challenges and what he would say about our struggle against torpor and faithlessness." - Rabbi Shalom Carmy
 

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especially designed for
dispersal 
in your local synagogue.
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WHAT'S HAPPENING IN YESHIVA COMPLETE ARCHIVE

We have created a playlist for you of the yeshiva's niggunim!

  ברון יחד - נגוני ישיבת הר עציון

beron yachad playlist



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Yeshivat Har Etzion Library Celebrates 35 Years! Read more...



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Click on the picture above and enjoy the celebration!


In Memory of Harav Yehuda Amital zt"l
(movie prepared by Har Etzion talmidim
Yehonatan Weinberger and Ehud Roth)

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