Tanakh
For on this Day Hashem will Appear Before You
by Rav Yair Kahn
After the seven days of the Mishkan’s inauguration, the eighth day has finally arrived, and with it the promise of divine revelation. In order to appreciate the significance of this event, it must be viewed from a broader historical perspective.
Machshava
Walking Between Fire and Snow
by Harav Mosheh Lichtenstein
The connection between the haftara and the parasha of Shemini (II Shemuel 6:1-7:17) is quite clear; both describe the tragic deaths of individuals who drew near to the holy, thus spoiling the joy of the dedication ceremony in the framework of which the calamity occurred.
This year's Annual Etzion Foundation Dinner will be preceded by an Education and Leadership conference. You can come hear from faculty, alumni and alumnae in communal leadership positions, as they address the contemporary challenges impacting the Jewish community in Israel and the Diaspora today. Don't miss this wonderful opportunity. Click here for details.
Congratulations to our 8 current and former Kollelnikim
upon receiving Semicha this month!
Yeshiva Ram Rav Yishai Jeselson; Former madrich bnei chul Ariel Brounstein ’05H; Uriya Dor ’09H; Yaniv Elmaliach ’09H; Gatacho Barhano ’13K; Yehuda Baras ’08H; Dvir Baris ’09H; Daniel Reutlinger ’13K. Yishar Koach!
A BIG GUSH WELCOME TO MTA 2019!
Our new talmidim from Australia and South Africa!
Work Hard. Learn Well.
HAR ETZION IN THE USA
The Gush Alumni Shabbaton with Rav Mordechai Friedman
took place at Columbia University on February 2,
Shabbat Parashat Mishpatim. Thanks for coming!!
We had a wonderful time.
We are already missing these Gush Alumni
who returned to participate in
'Shavu Banim 2019' - the two week Gush Alumni Program
for Alumni from New Zealand, Australia and South Africa!
The Yoni Jesner z”l program facilitates many alumni visiting during their winter break, making this a particularly enjoyable time in Yeshiva, seeing so many friendly faces. The visiting alumni were treated to vaad with Rabbi Moshe Taragin, a Q&A with Rosh Yeshiva Rav Mosheh Lichtenstein, and a lunch with the Ramim. And more to come!
THANK YOU MELBOURNE AND SYDNEY
FOR YOUR WONDERFUL HOSPITALITY!
- Hillel Mann and Dr. Tovah Lichtenstein
Zman Choref has begun with a palpable level of excitement, talmidim experiencing the thrill of learning, building off the momentum of the Yamim Noraim, and recharged from the short bein hazmanim right before the zman.
This year in particular we are on a particular high due to the special programming during Bein Hazmanim.
The excitement does not stop and we invite you
to watch this taste of the day's festivities!!
On Thursday of Chol Hamoed Sukkot more than 4000 people ascended to Yeshivat Har Etzion for a day geared for the whole family. From 12-5 there were shiurim, panels, and parent-child learning, as well as activities for younger children including 7 bouncy castles, pita baking, and more. At 5 all the alumni gathered in the Beit Midrash and heard a “5-minute” talk from all 3 Roshei Yeshiva about their vision for the future of the yeshiva. After that, everyone walked over to the nearby municipality hilltop for the ending ceremony.
CLICK HERE FOR SHIURIM AND PANELS
CLICK HERE FOR THE VISION OF THE YESHIVA'S FUTURE
The ending ceremony was a very moving event, including songs by the choir, short remarks from the 3 Roshei Yeshiva and Yeshiva founder Moshe “Moshko” Moskovic, and a few short presentations, as well as 5 short videos. It is an interesting reflection of our values as they were: 1. A video about the deep and long-lasting friendships formed in Yeshiva, 2. A tribute to alumni serving in the Rabbinate, 3. A salute to Har Etzion overseas alumni who made aliya, 4. A tribute to the Yeshiva’s dedicated office, kitchen, and maintenance staff, and 5. A video about the founding Roshei Yeshiva: HaRav Yehuda Amital zt”l and HaRav Aharon Lichtenstein zt”l.
It also included a video of the Yeshiva's Kululam - Beron Yachad Song Fest of our Favorite Songs (made in Elul of Yeshiva talmidim and bogrim singing Yeshiva niggunim in the Beit Midrash.) If you couldn't participate, or even if you did - relive it now!
CLICK BELOW FOR THE GALLERY OF PICTURES OF THIS SPECIAL EVENT!
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.
Gush Lone-Soldiers (June 2016)
