Yeshiva

Following the tragedy of Rabbi Achiyad Ettinger z"l, Rabbi Itzik Paniri embraced the challenge of leading the new yeshiva in Tel Aviv. In an exclusive interview, he shares the mission, the transition from a small, devout community to an urban environment, and the hurdles faced in their unique neighborhood.

Even when he had almost no strength left, Rav Aharon Yehuda Leib Steinman zt"l insisted on delivering one powerful message—about kindness and connection.

The soldier returned to his yeshiva to an incredibly moving welcome by hundreds of students.

In the back room of "Pulahouse" hummus shop in Ra'anana, scholars sit learning Torah, with the restaurant sharing the rent costs of the yeshiva and assisting it. On the unique partnership between the community yeshiva and the restaurant: "A fusion of material and spirit, bringing peace between them."

A new student arrived at the yeshiva, and knew almost nothing about the commandments of the Torah. What did the head of the yeshiva do?

How a yeshivah student's tragic accident transformed the life of a secular paramedic

What solution can we offer a yeshiva student who "dreams" every time he faces the Talmud? Here is Rabbi Avigdor Miller's response.

For two months, yeshiva students were confined in capsules, not leaving the yeshiva at all. In a week, they will return to the capsule, and just the thought of it gives me butterflies in my stomach.

The Brown family began to draw closer to Judaism when a fire broke out in a yeshiva near their home. They stepped in to help, hosting yeshiva students for over a year. How did this affect the family, and what do you learn when the hot water runs out in the shower?

How one man's deep appreciation for a Torah leader turned into blessings for an entire yeshiva

For 19 years, Rabbi Shoebacks has met with yeshiva students, knowing them intimately and advising them. He urges parents: "You have no idea what your yeshiva boy is going through," and advises the students: "Share with your parents; it's the best thing you can do."

"My son, do not leave Volozhin. We will sell the cow and send you money. Even your mother is looking for a buyer for her jewelry. Just study, my son, study!"

A break-in left the yeshiva without money, but an unplanned accident brought the miracle they needed to celebrate Shabbat