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.
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
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.
Click on the picture above for details... Click here to register...
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
And after Mincha, Hitorerut Chaburot!
Here is Rabbi Gidon Rothstein's chabura
Off to a good start!
Our newest talmidim have arrived
(joined by those returning for shana bet)! 
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 >>
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.
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.
G'Day from Gush Rebbe, Rav Pini Cohen in Australia!
Thanking Gush Aussies for warmly welcoming and graciously hosting Rav Pini! Rav Pini visited schools including Kesser Torah College in Sydney.
CONGRATULATIONS TO ROSH HAYESHIVA
HARAV YAAKOV MEDAN
UPON RECEIVING AN HONORARY DOCTORATE
FROM BAR ILAN UNIVERSITY - ALEI VE-HATZLE'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. 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.
"'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."
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!
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!
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.
MAY HAKADOSH BARUKH HU HAVE MERCY
UPON HIS PEOPLE AND UPON HIS LAND.
We hope you had a freilichen Purim. Amen.
FOR SHIURIM IN ENGLISH... FOR SHIURIM IN HEBREW...
"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
WHILE THE LEARNING BACK HOME STAYS STRONG...
SHEVAT IN THE BEIT MIDRASH
Rav Moshe Taragin will be the scholar in residence Shabbat Feb 17-18 at Adas Torah in LA. Click for more information >>
WHILE THE LEARNING BACK HOME CONTINUES...
SHEVAT BACK IN THE BEIT MIDRASH
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.
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.
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!!
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!
HAR ETZION IN TH USA!
Come spend Shabbat Parashat Beshalach
Feb 3-4, 2023
at Yeshiva University
with
Rav Mordechai Friedman. For details >>
Shabbat Parashat Beshalach
Feb 3-4, 2023
Rav Dovid Gottlieb
Scholar at Residence at the Young Israel of Jamaica Heights, NY
For details >>
HAR ETZION IN TH USA!
Come spend Shabbat Parashat Beshalach
Feb 3-4, 2023
at Yeshiva University
with
Rav Mordechai Friedman. Sign up here >>
Greetings and Salutations from The Great Gush Alumni Shabbaton in the USAMotzaei Shabbat November 19, 2022 in Teaneck, NJ
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...
Chanukiya recently donated in honor of Moshe Moscovics (Moshko) z"l
Chanukiya recently donated in honor of Moshe Moscovics (Moshko) z"l
We have begun a new year of VBM series.
Don't forget to sign up!
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 >>
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 >>
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...
WE THANK OUR ALUMNI AND FRIENDS FOR THEIR SUPPORT OF OUR INSTITUTIONS. CLICK TO SEE VIDEOS AIRED AT THE DINNER >>
In the Beit Midrash
Click to expand the picture!
The GREAT Gush Tzfat Shabbaton - Shabbat Kitisa 5782
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.
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!
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...)
Click to expand the picture!
The Gush Alumni Shabbaton - Shabbat Vayishlach 5782
WHAT AN AMAZING SHABBATON!
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!
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!!
Choref Tov from These Guys
Gush Shana Alef 5782
We 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>> 
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!
Choref Tov from These Guys
Gush Shana Alef 5782
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>>
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.
In the Beit Midrash with Rav Yair Kahn
Photo credit: Gershon Ellinson
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
