Tanakh
Vayishlach | “Shimon and Levi are Brothers” – The Actions of Yaakov's Children
by Rav Yishai Jeselsohn
The problem with Shimon and Levi's actions depends on the precise problem with Shekhem’s actions.
Machshava
Is Reconciliation with Esav a Good Idea?
by Harav Yaakov Medan
Resolving contradictory statements with the complexity of "both"
ACHDUT IN THE TORAH WORLD
From time to time we are privileged to host leading rabbinic figures in the beit midrash. This week we were pleased to host the head of the "Penei Menachem" (Ger) yeshiva, Rabbi Shaul Alter Shlit"a. Rabbi Alter gave a talk on the subject of God's providence with reference to contemporary reality. He added words of eulogy for his student Eitan Rosenzweig HY"d, of Yishuv Alon Shevut, who fell in battle last week.
Rav Ezra Bick, who initiated the meeting, began by talking about the importance of unity and dialogue in the Torah world, especially these days. Rosh Hayeshiva Harav Ya'akov Medan, concluded with words of blessing, and praised Rabbi Alter who continues the tradition of Ger Hasidism for generations, which founded the spiritual world on the basis of scholarship and innovations in Shas.
To view the derasha, with translation into English, click here
Making the decision to have The Annual Gush Alumni Shabbaton was not easy. It was extremely difficult for Gush Staff to leave Eretz Yisrael at this time. Yet, so many Gush Alumni reached out and so many are under pressure that this Gush Shabbaton felt more important than ever.
We are a family.
Sometimes the Home Front is a distance away but being together for Shabbat in thought, prayer and Torah Study is a true blessing. Thanking all those who joined, those who planned and coordinated and Congregation Bnai Yeshurun for hosting.
This month, we had the zechut of opening another cycle in the Darkaynu program!
The Darkaynu program, in collaboration with Or Torah Stone, is a program that integrates Bnei Chul with special needs into everyday life. These are young men who come to Eretz Israel for a year of study and activity, similar to their peers in the Diaspora. They invest most of their time in study and Torah study in the yeshiva, and at the same time - also in life skills and volunteering and contributing to society. Welcome!
OUR MESSAGE TO THE PARENTS OF THE DR. WILLIAM MAJOR OVERSEAS PROGRAM 2023
OUR MESSAGE TO THE TALMIDOT BNOT CHUL LEARNING IN MIGDAL OZ FOR WOMEN 2023
The Har Etzion Family - our alumni and staff - has authored tens of seforim in English. Click here to learn more >>