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What's New in Yeshiva?Elul 5767Week of 5-11 Elul / Aug. 19-25
KBY 5766-7: A large flight of overseas students arrived last Mon., 29 Av. They were met at Ben-Gurion Airport by madrich Yochanan Kafka, and brought to the Yeshiva, where they were greeted by the staff. Elul zman began on Tues., Rosh Chodesh Elul, with the Yeshiva filled to capacity. Rav Moshe Stav shlita returned from his sabbatical this past year in Lander's College in the U.S., and resumed giving an overseas shiur. In addition, KBY welcomes the families of alumnus Rav Dovid Mintz, who came on aliya, and Rav Yonatan Kahn, both of whom will assist and provide additional care for the overseas talmidim.
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"Eshkolot": The Yeshiva's weekly parsha sheet, Eshkolot, was revamped and redesigned. It is posted on the website in PDF format.
Mazal Tov to R. Yosi and Tehilla Eini upon the birth of a daughter.
Mazal Tov to Rosh Hakollel Rav Zechariah and Rochel Tubi upon the birth of a
granddaughter, Moriah.
Rain: Israel began saying the request for rain, "vetain tal umatar livracha," on 7 Cheshvan, whereas outside of Israel it is not said until the beginning of December. The poskim rule that talmidim who are here for the year should begin saying it already, whereas one who comes for a brief visit should mention the request in Shema Koleinu. Thank G-d, Israel has already been blessed with significant rain a number of times this season.
"Yisrael Yafa" Finalist: Kerem B'Yavneh was one of three local finalists in the "Kirya Yafa B'Yisrael" contest. It was cited with recognition for its tremendous effort in beautifying the facilities and landscape of the Yeshiva.
The avreich, Rav Chaim Gottesdiner has been added to the group of avreichim assisting the Mashgiach with the overseas talmidim, providing additional personal attention.
Mazal Tov to Arik and Racheli Zahavi upon their marriage.
Mazal Tov to Dor
and Sivan Doyev upon their marriage.
Condolences to avreich Avi Levi upon the loss of his father (uncle of Rav Yitzchak Levi shlita).
Choref Zman 5767: The Yeshiva reopened for Choref Zman on Sun., the first day of Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan. The Yeshiva is continuing to learn the first perek of Masechet Bava Metzia in the morning, and the second perek in bekiut.
Machon Lekiddush Hachodesh: The Avraham And Ruth Drazin Institute for Kiddush Hachodesh Studies began its fifteenth lecture series. The cycle includes twenty shiurim on issues of Kiddush Hachodesh and the Jewish calendar. For more information, please contact R. Shai Walter.
The Yeshiva hosted a meeting between the senior secretarial staff of the Hesder Yeshivot and the Igud Yeshivot Hesder administration, to jointly discuss procedural and technical issues faced by the Yeshivot.
Mazal Tov to Yoav and Riki Koren upon the birth of a daughter.
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Shabbat: About twenty talmidim remained in the Yeshiva for Shabbat, concluding Tishrei and Bein Hazmanim with additional inspiration. The Chatan Torah, Hamashgiach Rav Avraham Rivlin shlita, and Chatan Bereishit, Rav Yitzchak Levi shlita, held an kiddush for the community and the talmidim who were present.
Mazal Tov to Hamashgiach Rav Rivlin upon the bar-mitzvah of his grandson, Hillel Resnick.
27th Annual Succot Dinner: The 27th Annual Kerem B'Yavneh Yerushalayim Dinner was held in tribute to Mr. Eli Klein, who is retiring from his position of Director of the Yeshiva after 42 years, and upon his 80th birthday. The Dinner, which was held in the succah of the Ramada Renaissance, was attended by over 500 guests, a record attendance. (The Yeshiva also enjoys this year a record total attendance of almost 500 students and avreichim, amongst them 130 overseas students.) The speakers mentioned the tremendous efforts of Mr. Klein in developing the Yeshiva and his indispensable "behind the scenes" involvement in the strengthening the Torah of Kerem B'Yavenh. Regarding his expected move to Rechovot, Mr. Klein noted, "It is possible to take me out of the Yeshiva, but not to take Kerem B'Yavneh out of me." Rav Ari Katz has been appointed as the new Director.
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The Dinner also highlighted Kerem B'Yavneh's involvement in the community, in spreading Torah to both religious and non-religious audiences. Rav Ofer Unger, KBY alumnus, received the Community Service Award, in recognition of his pioneering work in this regard, as school rabbi in nearby Kevutzat Yavneh elementary School, and in leading a Torah discussion group for the non-religious population of nearby community of Aseret. Rav Ofer recently left the Kollel to take a position as Ram in Sha'alvim High School. Mention was also made of the talmidim soldiers, all of who returned safely from the recent war in Lebanon, thank G-d.
Simchat Beit Hasho'eva: The Yeshiva again held its annual Simchat Beit Hasho'eva at Tel Hashomer Hospital, in conjunction with the IDF Rabbinate. The choir of the IDF Rabbinate performed for the patients and their families in the large lobby of the Rebab unit. A succah was set up outside the lobby, and food (including home-baked cakes by the Yeshiva families) and drink were provided by the Yeshiva. Buses were arranged for the talmidim from Yerushalayim, Haifa, and Be'er Sheva. The occasion was filled with great ruach, and served as a tremendous Kiddush Hashem.
Shemini Atzeret (Simchat Torah): The Yeshiva came to life for Simchat Torah, with most of the talmidim and families returning from their Succot stays. Hakafot were held throughout the day, after Maariv, Shacharit and Mincha. Rav Yitzchak Levi shlita was honored as Chatan Torah, and Rav Rivlin as Chatan Bereishit. On Motzei Yom-Tov, a group of Kollel families and talmidim, went to participate in Hakafot Sheniyot in the nearby city of Aseret, while others joined the city of Gedera. Meanwhile, the overseas students observed the second day of Yom Tov as Simchat Torah, and were joined in their dancing and singing by the Ramim and Avreichim. Photos are available at the photogallery.
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Mazal Tov to Eliasaf and Reut Ariel upon the birth of a son.
Mazal Tov to R. Harel and Penina Fedida upon the birth of a son.
Memorial Teshuva Shiurim: A special series of shiurim was given during Elul and aseret yemei teshuva by the Rosh Hayeshiva and Ramim shlita in memory of KBY's fallen soldiers. The shiurim took place a various locations throughout the country and were attended by alumni, parents of talmidim, and friends of the Yeshiva.
The Yeshiva held its annual "Full Day of Torah" commemorating its fallen soldiers on Tues., 4 Tishrei. Shiurim were given throughout the morning in the context of the weekly educators' enrichment program. In the afternoon, the Yeshiva went to recite Tehillim and "Kel Malei" at the gravesite of Avraham Feldman hy"d, who is buried in the kibbutz cemetery adjacent to the Yeshiva. This was followed by a memorial gathering in the Beit Midrash, at which Rav Shlomo Amar shlita, Sephardic Chief Rabbi of Israel, spoke, in addition to the Rosh Hayeshiva and Rav Moshe Ehrenreich, former KBY Ram and current Rosh Kollel Eretz Chemdah.
Mazal Tov to Gadi and Rachel Peretz upon the birth of twin boys.
Mazal Tov to Rav Sharon and Meirav Yust upon the birth of their son, Elchanan.
Selichot: The Yeshiva was packed for Shabbat, in anticipation for the Selichot on Motzei Shabbat. They were broadcast live on Israeli radio (Moreshet station), beginning with a panel discussion of KBY talmidim-soldiers who partipated in the battles in Lebanon, followed by sicha of the Rosh Hayeshiva shlita (available online), and Selichot led by Rabbi Dr. Rephael Posen, the Chazan for the Yamim Noraim. A recording of the program is available on the Moreshet website until Rosh Hashana.
Audio Sichot: A number of new Sichot given in preparation for Rosh Hashana are available in MP3 format at the website:
Eli Klein 80th Birthday: A group of avreichim gathered at the house of Eli Klein to celebrate his 80th birthday with him, ad me'ah ve'esrim! Photos are available at the photogallery.
The Yeshiva will be celebrating with Eli at the forthcoming Sukkot Dinner in Yerushalayim, in honor of his 80th birthday and his retirement after forty years of dedicated service on behalf of the Yeshiva. In honor of this occasion the Eli Klein overseas Program has been endowed. Details will be mailed out and posted shortly on the website.
Hebrew Site: The Hebrew site has been completely revamped, in a much more powerful and user-friendly design. Visit it for additional Divrei Torah in Hebrew and information about the Israeli program.
Mazal Tov to Yaakov Yoskovitz upon the marriage of his son Asher to Yocheved Moskowitz.
Mazal Tov to Ofir and Talya Baruch upon their marriage.
On Fri. morning the overseas talmidim went to daven Shacharit at the Kotel. Afterwards they visited Machon Hamikdash, spent some time in Mea Shearim and Geula, and then returned to Yeshiva for Shabbat.
Mazal tov to Ariel Didi upon his marriage to Efrat Dahan.
Yahrzeit of Rav Kook zt"l: Rosh Hayeshiva shlita gave a special sicha commemorating the yahrzeit of Rav Avraham Isaac Hakohen Kook zt"l, on 3 Elul. He spoke about the significance of birchat Hatorah, and the sicha is available online.
Melave Malka for Returning Soldiers: A special Melave Malka and Seudat Hodaya was held in honor of the fourth-year Israeli talmidim, all of whom returned safely from their active service in the IDF. Many of them fought in the recent battles in Lebanon. In addition to divrei Torah by the Rosh Hayshiva and Mashgiach, representatives from each of the units spoke about their experiences in the war; the miracles, and the unfortunate casualties to their comrades.
Mazal tov to R. Lior and Dikla Karavani upon the birth on their son, Benayahu.
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