A unique learning program, called the NCSY Summer Kollel, is open to young Jewish men of high school age who wish to increase their commitment to Torah study and the Land of Israel through an intensive six-week educational experience on the campus of Yeshivat Ohr Yerushalayim in Beit Meir.
Program organizers note that the Kollel is a combination of classes, touring, free time, and organized sports. offer if it entailed in the Talmud, Halacha (Jewish Law), Chumash (Bible), and Hashkafah (Jewish Philosophy) on advanced and beginner levels. In addition, various seminars are delivered by world-renowned Torah personalities like Rabbi Aharon Lichtenstein, Rabbi Hershel Schachter, the Chief Rabbi of Israel Rav Yisroel Meir Lau, Rabbi Mordechai Elon, the Bostoner Rebbe, and the Rabbi Nosson Tzvi Finkel.
While the emphasis of the Kollel is clearly on learning, the organized sports are a big hit. The competition is, according to program coordinators, "top notch" and the sports facilities, including an indoor gym, are also a big draw. The Summer Kollel also offers an honors "matmidim track" for especially motivated youngsters.
Program organizers note that the Kollel is a combination of classes, touring, free time, and organized sports. offer if it entailed in the Talmud, Halacha (Jewish Law), Chumash (Bible), and Hashkafah (Jewish Philosophy) on advanced and beginner levels. In addition, various seminars are delivered by world-renowned Torah personalities like Rabbi Aharon Lichtenstein, Rabbi Hershel Schachter, the Chief Rabbi of Israel Rav Yisroel Meir Lau, Rabbi Mordechai Elon, the Bostoner Rebbe, and the Rabbi Nosson Tzvi Finkel.
While the emphasis of the Kollel is clearly on learning, the organized sports are a big hit. The competition is, according to program coordinators, "top notch" and the sports facilities, including an indoor gym, are also a big draw. The Summer Kollel also offers an honors "matmidim track" for especially motivated youngsters.