Yeshiva

Yeshiva head:

'I stopped playing soccer to keep Shabbat'

Head of Yeshivat Moriya Rabbi Ahrele Harel says he stopped playing professional soccer for Hapoel Ramat Gan because games were held on Shabbat.

Brooklyn:

Driver verbally attacks, tries to run over yeshiva students

Driver passing a Hasidic Jewish school in Brooklyn verbally assaults a group of Jewish people before trying to run them down. NYPD investigating the incident as a possible hate crime.

Yeshiva at Rachel’s Tomb releases medley of prayer songs

Yeshivat Bnei Rachel, located at Rachel’s Tomb, and the Zimrat Ha’aretz band, released a medley of inspiring prayer songs.

Yeshiva break in the USA, war in Israel

Vacation time dilemma for observant Jewish American famiilies: Tahiti or a poolside BBQ dining on choice steaks while their brothers, IDF soldiers, are falling by the dozen in Gaza?

Palestinian Arab arrested in Brisker Yeshiva

A Palestinian Arab man was arrested in the Brisker Yeshiva of Jerusalem after causing extensive property damage and assaulting police officers.

Hesder yeshiva dean:

Soldiers returning from battle need help adjusting to routine

Rabbi Yoel Manovich says students returning from war recount that they saw God, real divine miracles, and suffering.

Part Two: Rav Hutner's Yom Tov customs in Yeshiva Chaim Berlin

One can learn much from a Gadol's customs and behavior, sometimes as much or more than from his lectures.

The Passing of a chief disciple of Rav Yitzchok Hutner

Rav Schechter's passing is not just the changing of an era but is the closing of an era. Tribute to an inspiring leader and Talmid Chacham.

The changing of an era: Remembering Rav Hutner's disciples

These were multi-talented and multifaceted Torah personalities who were close to Rav Yitzchok Hutner and followed close in his footsteps.

The Holocaust, Jewish revival and Torah education in America

Dare one look for "religious" explanations for the war, the "returnees", and the rise of Orthodox Jewish education?

How New York was renewed by Torah Judaism after the Holocaust

Sixth in a series about the rise of Jewish and Torah education in America after the Holocaust.

Embracing the Ma'ale Eliyahu Yeshiva - in the USA

Founder of Tel Aviv yeshiva facing discrimination arrives in the US to garner support, urge unity, and fight anti-Semitism.

Torah Study at 75:

From 400 students to 350 thousand!

'When I was a boy, I thought the Torah world was finished,' said Rabbi Druckman. 'But the Torah gives the State its right to exist.'

UK haredi community slams gov aim to regulate yeshivas

Community leaders push back against renewed attempt to insert secular curriculum into Orthodox schools.

Hundreds take part in dedication ceremony at Oraysa Yeshiva

With the participation of the 'Yenuka,' hundreds take part in mezuzah-placing ceremony at the Oraysa Yeshiva.

The Changing of an Era, part VI: Rav Yitzchok Hutner's legacy

In a sense, Rav Hutner during his lifetime existed beyond time and place. Last of a series. Links to previous articles are below.

New York:

Outrage at proposal to force yeshivas to teach public curriculum

Jewish leaders protest measure that would force Orthodox schools to provide education equivalent to that of a public school.

The changing of an era, part II: Rav Hutner's disciples

At readers' request below are memories of some of Rabbi Hutner's disciples.

Toronto Uber driver charged for threatening to “kill 30 Jews”

Man charged in suspected hate crime accused of harassing and assaulting students and staff at Toronto yeshiva.

Uber driver attempts to ‘kill 30 Jews’ at Toronto Yeshiva

Driver who was armed with a knife threatens students and is tackled by IDF veteran school cook until police arrive.

What sort of Jewish State?

The world knows quite well that we are a Jewish and democratic State. Arab deeds leave no doubt that they know the facts. Do we? Op-ed.

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Festive holiday prayers with the Temple Mount Yeshiva

At the entrance to Davidson Park, Rabbi Elisha Wolfson holds holiday prayers, with music and song, together with the Temple Mount Yeshiva.

Yeshiva students embark on eye-opening journey to Egypt

Following an intense winter term at Yeshivas Bais Dovid, the dedicated students set out for a breathtaking journey to Egypt.

Woman sets gasoline on fire outside Brooklyn yeshiva

NYPD offering $3,500 reward for information about arsonist who poured gasoline near a Flatbush yeshiva, attempting to start a fire.

Elderly yeshiva dean dies of coronavirus

Rabbi Avraham Erlanger, one of the heads of the Kol Torah Yeshiva, dies of coronavirus in Jerusalem.

Elderly yeshiva dean in serious condition with coronavirus

Condition of Rabbi Avraham Erlanger, one of the leaders of the Kol Torah Yeshiva in Jerusalem, deteriorates significantly.

Englewood Yeshiva Devasted by Flooding

Englewood Yeshiva Devasted by Flooding

Just days before Tropical Depression Ida hit, Yeshiva Ohr Simcha of Englewood celebrated the completion of its beautiful new seforim shranks

4 arrested in shooting of Denver yeshiva student

One suspect remains at large in shooting of student in front of his yeshiva.

Jewish student shot dead in front of Denver yeshiva

19-year-old shot and killed when vehicle with gunman pulls up, opens fire amid spate of shootings.

Who hid listening devices in a yeshiva's couch?

Students at Kiryat Arba yeshiva discover listening device - in the yeshiva's couch.

Arsonist charged with setting fire to NJ synagogue, yeshiva

29-year old man deemed a threat to the community and will stay in jail pending his trial on first-degree aggravated arson.

Fireworks thrown at yeshiva students in upstate New York

A package of fireworks was thrown out of a moving vehicle at the students in the small hamlet of Round Top, New York.

Toronto yeshiva takes gov to court over COVID restrictions

Yeshiva, which does not allow the Internet, has been forced to teach remote learning classes through the telephone.

Suspect arrested in Brooklyn yeshiva, synagogue arson

Man also accused of assaulting Hasidic man several hours after starting yeshiva fire.

Acknowledging God: How does one connect to the light of Shavuot?

The light of Shavuot gives us a chance to connect to the Torah, but how do we do this? The rabbis of Yeshiva website provide some ideas.

South Africa: Rabbi, students tied up in yeshiva break-in

After murder, armed robbers break into Johannesburg yeshiva, attack rabbi and two students, cutting up prayer shawl, using it to tie them up

Woman breaks into Brooklyn yeshiva, eats, steals $180 of food

Hungry thief breaks into Borough Park yeshiva at beginning of Shabbat. Police searching for perpetrator.

New Chabad yeshiva in Israel - for English speakers

Ramat Beit Shemesh holds meeting on founding of new Chabad yeshiva in Israel, serving English speakers from around the world.

Rabbi Yitzhak Neria to bar unvaccinated students from yeshiva

Leading religious Zionist rabbi and head of Efrat hesder yeshiva says it is a religious duty to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

Rabbi Aryeh Kostiner passes sway

R. Aryeh Kostiner, leader of the Netiv Meir Yeshiva, has passed on.

First publication: Procedure for yeshiva exploration week

High Yeshivot Associations and Hesder Association today publishes for first time procedure for holding 'Yeshiva Week' in various yeshivas.

NYC health inspectors visit empty yeshiva and write summons

NYC Health Department filmed writing summons to empty Yeshiva building, citing 'list' to justify procedure.

Zionist yeshivas resume learning under stricter conditions

Government insists that the stricter model applied until now only to haredi yeshivas should apply to everyone.

‘Men of faith in the practical world’

Bnei David alumni are at the forefront of contributing to and building up Israeli society. Now, they need your help to continue.

Karmiel yeshiva locked down, security guards posted outside

Around 90% of students have no symptoms & life goes on in yeshiva-turned-coronavirus hotel.

'We need to honor Torah scholars more'

Spiritual leader at hardest-hit haredi yeshiva implies coronavirus outbreak due to disrespect of Torah and Torah scholars.

Married yeshiva students to be recognized as working?

Knesset grants preliminary approval to law allowing wives of married yeshiva students to receive paid sick days for children.

Baltimore:

Former yeshiva student attempts to run over staff member

Man attempts to run over senior staff member at Yeshiva Ner Yisroel; suspect is former student. Suspect in custody by Baltimore Police.

Schools still closed? Something's fishy...

Is public Torah study, at the very least, not an essential to our faith, and moreover, to our very existence? Opinion

NYPD shuts illegal Brooklyn yeshiva with 100 children inside

New York Police Department closes yeshiva in Brooklyn after neighbors inform that school operated in violation of city and state orders.

Devastating Flood Destroys Yeshiva in Miami

Beit Midrash in Yeshivas Doresh now a pool after heavy rains, flooding in Miami.

Most of 28 yeshivas checked flunk NYC secular studies review

Only two yeshivas of those reviewed provide substantial secular education, report says.

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How Birkat Moshe became one of Israel's premier hesder yeshivas

New video portrays yeshiva's vision since Yom Kippur War, continuing until today.

Yeshivat Ma'aleh Adumim:

Your help needed to raise Israel's next generation of leaders

Pre-military hesder yeshiva embarks on campaign to fulfill objectives for important impact on entire Israeli society.

Challenge your mind, nourish your soul

42 Years of “Learning How To Learn” at Shapell’s/Darche Noam

NY's new regulations would undermine my ability to serve my students

Echad l’Echad 'sweetens' Rosh Hashana for Torah scholars

The unique foundation supports those dedicated to Torah learning in national religious institutions throughout Israel

Destruction to Construction

Tisha B'Av: From Destruction to Construction

Bet El students both mourn on Tisha B'Av and watch massive construction take place in the Land of Israel.

Upstate New York yeshiva set on fire

Barns on Yeshiva Deah Yoreh set on fire, swastikas painted on yeshiva walls in White Sulphur Springs, New York.

Judge throws out lawsuit against haredi schools in New York

Young Advocates for Fair Education (YAFFED) suffers defeat as Federal court throws out the lawsuit against yeshiva curriculum.