The corner stone of Alon Shevut was laid on the 20th of Sivan 5730 - June 1970
May we hear only good news. 

Sivan in the Beit Midrash [photo: Asher Stein]

Yom Yerushalayim, The Gush Yeshiva family celebrates Gush talmidim who have made Aliyah in the past year.  

But, this is a unique year *more than 30* Overseas Talmidim

Yes.  More than Thirty - will be joining up and serving along with Shiur Bet Israeli Hesder Talmidim.  

Wish we could share the excitement, joy, friendship and feeling of brotherhood on Yom Yerushalayim.

אחינו כל בית ישראל הנתונים בצרה ובשביה המקום ירחם עליהם ויוציאם מצרה לרווחה ומאפילה לאורה משיעבוד לגאולה השתא בעגלא ובזמן קריב. שנשמע בשורות טובות ובמהרה.

The Gush at Sunrise on Masada

After the Destruction of Yerushalayim by the Roman legions, Masada was the refuge of the last survivors.

The Roman legions launched a brutal attack, ultimately capturing the fortress. 

Masada is a symbol of the courage - the strength it takes to keep holding steady in isolation and in the face of destruction.

Masada can be translated as 'strong foundation or support':
a symbol of bravery and of freedom - and the resilience of Am Yisrael.