Tanakh
Beit-El
by Harav Yaakov Medan
The Midrash and Rashi appear to have deliberated at length over the place that Beit-El occupies (or should occupy) in our consciousness. A literal reading of the parasha would seem to justify the actions of Yeravam ben-Nevat, who abandoned Jerusalem and built a new religious center for the nation in Beit-El.
Machshava
Did Yaakov Deal Justly With Lavan?
by Harav Yaakov Medan
What caused Yaakov to leave Lavan? Were his actions justified?
THANK YOU MELBOURNE AND SYDNEY
FOR YOUR WONDERFUL HOSPITALITY!
- Hillel Mann and Dr. Tovah Lichtenstein
HAR ETZION in the USA
Rav Menachem Leibtag, November 1-11, 2018
Rav Eli Weber, November 9-17, 2018
Rav Rafi Eis, Dir. of The Semicha Program, Nov. 4-15, 2018
SHAVU BANIM 2019
Once a talmid in Gush, always a talmid of Gush!
January 6, 2019 - January 18, 2019.
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!
We were pleased to hear that the Jerusalem Municipality's Names Committee, with the encouragement of Mr. Dov Kalmanovich (Machzor Zayin), the deputy mayor of Jerusalem, decided to name a street after Moreinu Harav Yehuda Amital zt"l in a new neighborhood on the slopes of Givat Masua. The rabbi, who so loved the city, merited a street named after him; yishar koach to his student, who was privileged to promote this worthy and moving commemoration.
For a selection of shiurim by Moreinu Harav Amital zt"l, click here.
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)
