Ohr Torah Stone
The Modern Orthodox network of 32 Israeli educational institutions is prioritizing mental health issues during the current war.
Holiday unity is urged in a time of intense political division.
“When Yazan’s uncle spoke, we saw the tears in his eyes, and we were able to truly feel his pain,” said 16-year-old Benyamin Gottlieb.
Three women—Rabbanit Dr. Hannah Hashkes, Rabbanit Shira Marili Mirvis and Rabbanit Chamutal Shoval—completed a five-year course at the Susi Bradfield Women’s Institute for Halakhic Leadership.
When he arrives in a new community, Rabbi Eliahu Birnbaum, 62, slips into detective mode: “I’ve found amazing old books, prayers, Haggadahs and more in those places.”
Students cleaned up the wooded area and created a path to the site, where they placed benches and picnic tables they made themselves.
Funding will support projects in Finland, Latvia, Norway and Poland.
“With the fuel each page gave me to learn the next, I can truly say it’s an endeavor which brought me so much, and I look forward to starting the next cycle,” said the 17-year-old from Efrat.
“The greatest challenge these men and woman face is how to transmit Judaism to people with no connection,” said Rabbi Eliyahu Birnbaum.
