Yesodei Yisrael Beis Medrish
Rosh Chodesh davening and learning at the Kotel
Yesodei Yisrael Beis Medrish
OUR HOME. OUR FUTURE.
Empowering the next generation of olim with foundational skills, values, and tools for success, enabling them to thrive in all aspects of life.
Yesodei Yisrael is a Yeshiva high school dedicated to nurturing and developing young men who live Torah in every dimension of their lives, students who know how to weave the worlds of kodesh and chol into a single, unified rope where each strand strengthens the other.
Through immersive Torah learning, thoughtful exposure to life’s diverse experiences, and meaningful interpersonal connection, our talmidim develop deep self-awareness, a strong sense of personal identity, and clarity about their unique passions and contributions to society.
By the time they graduate, our students are equipped with the skills, confidence, and spiritual foundation to chart their own course, ready to pursue their goals in Hashem’s world as passionate and responsible contributors to Am Yisrael and Eretz Yisrael.
OUR Vision. OUR Values.
One People. One Heart.
At Yesodei Yisrael, we believe achdus isn’t about sameness, it’s about shared purpose.
Our students live Torah fully, celebrating their individuality while learning to build bridges across communities. We’re raising the next generation of leaders who aim to unite Klal Yisrael through authenticity, respect and shared values.
What People Are Saying
Words of praise and encouragement from our Torah leaders
Rabbi Berel Wein zt'l, distinguished scholar, lecturer, and author of many popular works of Jewish history, had a close personal relationship with our Rosh Yeshiva and showed tremendous support for the building of Yesodei Yisrael. Rabbi Wein moved to Israel in 1997 and understood firsthand the challenges new olim tend to face. His guidance and love will forever permeate the walls of our yeshiva.
Rav Judah Mischel is the Executive Director of Camp HASC, Mashpiah of OU-NCSY, founder of Tzama Nafshi and the author of Baderech: Along the Path of Teshuva. Rav Judah lives in Ramat Beit Shemesh with his wife Ora and their family. We are thankful for his encouragement and praise for Yesodei Yisrael.
Rav Yitzchak Dovid Grossman, AKA "The Disco Rabbi", Chief Rabbi of Migdal HaEmek, founder and dean of Migdal Ohr educational institutions, and a member of the Chief Rabbinate Council of Israel expresses his excitement and full support for Yesodei Yisrael and explains why it fills a critical need in the oleh community.
“This initiative is an exciting addition to Israel's evolving infrastructure. It’s pivotal in ensuring that the American community integrates successfully into Israeli society, fostering communal, educational, and spiritual growth across Eretz Yisrael. I have personal confidence in Rav Shimon Kronenberg, whom I've known for many years. I am continually impressed with his skills as an educator and a visionary.”
RABBI LARRY ROTHWACHS
RABBI OF CONGREGATION BETH AARON IN TEANECK AND FOUNDING RABBI OF MEROMEI SHEMESH IN RAMAT BEIT SHEMESH
Empowering Students for Life
Our program combines rigorous Torah learning, strong academics (Bagrut or U.S. diploma), personal mentorship, and real-world experiences designed to nurture the next generation of Jewish leaders as they are becoming caring, compassionate, and values-driven members of society. The yeshiva's environment is warm, growth-oriented, and visionary, inspiring students to live their best lives in Eretz Yisrael while thinking deeply and caring about the world around them. Our goal is to serve as the on-ramp for Yesodei Yisrael families, helping make their Aliyah journey as smooth, purposeful, and meaningful as possible. We attract motivated, growth-oriented students with a genuine love of Torah and help each one discover his own unique path to truly living Torah.