B"H
16 Elul 5764
Sometime ago, HaRav Amital shlit"a, although not planning to retire as yet, as Rosh HaYeshiva, expressed interest in initiating steps to choose his eventual replacement. To this end, a committee was established, consisting of representatives of the Ramim, alumni of the Yeshiva in Israel and abroad, and the administration. The committee dealt with the matter for several months and presented its recommendations to the Roshei Yeshiva and the administration. The recommendations were accepted by them and they chose HaRav Yaakov Medan and HaRav Baruch Gigi as designated Roshei Yeshiva. The actual appointment will become effective during the 5766 academic year, at which time the two new Roshei Yeshiva will serve alongside the two current Roshei Yeshiva. When HaRav Amital shlit"a retires, the Yeshiva will be headed by three Roshei Yeshiva. At some future date with an eye to HaRav Lichtenstein's eventual retirement, another Rosh Yeshiva will be designated to serve in due time jointly with HaRav Medan and HaRav Gigi as co-Roshei Yeshiva.
We trust that these present and future steps will ensure the orderly transfer of leadership and provide, with BS"D, the proper balance of continuity and innovation.
A video of the sicha given by HaRav Amital making this announcement to the yeshiva can be found on the Har Etzion website.