תורת הר עציון התחדשנוenglish516

Tanakh

Harav YishaiVayishlach | “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.  

Read here

Machshava

HaRav Yaakov Medan86x86

Is Reconciliation with Esav a Good Idea?

by Harav Yaakov Medan

Resolving contradictory statements with the complexity of "both" 

Read here

ACHDUT IN THE TORAH WORLD

The Gerrer Rebbe in Har Etzion

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

518 בית הישיבה מתאבל 10

519 מי שברך

Gush Shabbaton Nov2023 519

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. 

welcome darkaynu 5784 250

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

chizuk

News
great staff at work2 267
 
The Yeshiva runs on Talmud Torah, Tefilla, Middot Tovot, and Maasim Tovim. These days - we are all working that much harder to keep it all running. We wanted to highlight some 'Ovdei HaYeshiva' starting with Ovdei HaMitbach. These Guys are serving up meals to Yeshiva talmidim, Rabbeim and staff along with Evacuees from Kiriyat Shemone, Refugees from Kfar Maimon, an IDF unit serving in the area, elderly residents of Alon Shevut whose support system have been drafted, and are providing school meals including meals for children whose parents are currently serving and protecting.    
Oh, and this Shabbat, they prepared a Simcha for a Bar Mitzvah Boy - an evacuee from Kiriyat Shemone sheltering safely with his family in the Yeshiva dorms - whose father is currently serving and protecting. Some of them have been drafted and are serving on Emergency Response Teams. They show up in the kitchen and then leave to do their shifts.   All have family who are currently serving and protecting. Thanking them for showing up to work and working hard - every day - during these difficult times - way beyond the call of duty.

DO  YOU HAVE
A (GRAND) SON / (GRAND) DAUGHTER
CELEBRATING A BAR/BAT MITZVA
THIS COMING YEAR?
JOIN US HERE IN YESHIVA...

UPCOMING BAR / BAT MITZVA DAYS
NEW DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED IY"H SOON!

FOR PICTURES OF LAST YEAR'S EVENTS,
CLICK ON THE LINKS BELOW...

Bar Mitzva Progam May 18, 2023
Bat Mitzva Program June 1, 2023


update summer2023

SUMMER 5783 ETZION UPDATE!!


DIDN'T RECEIVE THIS IN YOUR MAILBOX?
Let us know and we will update our records!

 etzion_update_logo-web


A recently updated version of TORAT CHESED:
BIBLIOGRAPHY OF HARAV AHARON LICHTENSTEIN'S WRITINGS,
with hundreds of new links,
 
is  
available on the VBM here.


a life steady and whole

Recollections and Appreciations of Rabbi Aharon Lichtenstein, zt"l
Edited by Elka Weber and Joel B. Wolowelsky

Available online here. 

    "In his absence, as in his lifetime, we continue to ask ourselves what he would think about the way we contend with our everyday challenges and what he would say about our struggle against torpor and faithlessness." - Rabbi Shalom Carmy
 

yemei iyun

Click here for a collection of Herzog Study Day Shiurim...


VBMDigest 5779 icon

Digest format of weekly divrei Torah,
especially designed for
dispersal 
in your local synagogue.
Click here to register...


TO REGISTER to the NEW TORAT HAR ETZION ISRAEL KOSCHITZKY VIRTUAL BEIT MIDRASH,
CLICK HERE.


WHAT'S HAPPENING IN YESHIVA COMPLETE ARCHIVE

We have created a playlist for you of the yeshiva's niggunim!

  ברון יחד - נגוני ישיבת הר עציון

beron yachad playlist



library celebrates web

Yeshivat Har Etzion Library Celebrates 35 Years! Read more...



yeshiva building

Click on the picture above and enjoy the celebration!


In Memory of Harav Yehuda Amital zt"l
(movie prepared by Har Etzion talmidim
Yehonatan Weinberger and Ehud Roth)

RYA closeup