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Beyond the Shtenders
Welcome to Yesodei Yisrael's "Blog", our online journal full of divrei Torah, inspirational insights, photo albums and recaps of what's been going on around the Beis Medrish and in the world beyond the shtenders (and obviously within them as well). Here you will gain an inside look at the ideas and inspiration nurtured inside our yeshiva and how Yesodei Yisrael impacts Jewish thought and life in the community. Students, staff, parents, and friends share Torah insights, photos, videos, reflections on growth, and stories that celebrate the beauty of our yeshiva and the privilege of building a meaningful life in Eretz Yisrael.
Zezy Says! A High Energy Team Building Competition
Zezy say's, kinda like Simon Says, but with a competitive twist that instantly had the boys locked in. A single shoe was placed between two players. As Zezy called out instructions: “touch your shoulders,” or “touch your knees”, the boys had to follow carefully and stay focused. Then came the moment everyone was waiting for. When Zezy finally called out “shoe,” the first one to grab it was the winner. Of course, anyone who jumped the gun and grabbed the shoe without hearing t
Yesodei Yisrael
Dec 25, 2025
Special Chanukah Musical Hallel with Rav Yaakov Raice and Rav Zev Sheff
On Wednesday, the fourth day of Chanukah, the boys of Yesodei Yisrael of Beit Shemesh experienced a truly special and uplifting musical Hallel.
Hallel was led by Rav Yaakov Raice, together with our own Yesodei Rebbe and guitar teacher, Rav Zev Sheff. With warmth, music, and heartfelt niggunim, they created an atmosphere that drew the boys in and helped them connect deeply to the words of Hallel and to the simcha of Chanukah.
Yesodei Yisrael
Dec 17, 2025
Parshas Hashavua Learning Incentive Program Takes Off at Yesodei Yisrael
The Parshas Hashavua Learning Incentive Program at Yesodei Yisrael is off to an incredible start! Each week, talmidim dive into the parsha and key Rashis over Shabbos, then take a short quiz Sunday morning. The reward? A student-prepared gourmet breakfast shared with friends and Rabbeim, filled with food, music, and great energy. With full participation since launch, the program is building excitement, motivation, and a deepening love for Torah.
Yesodei Yisrael
Nov 28, 2025
Father–Son Mishmar at Yesodei Yisrael
Father-Son Mishmar is a monthly opportunity for fathers to partner in their son's Torah learning, make connections and a help build a strong foundation for Anglos in Israel. Join Yesodei Yisrael Yeshiva high school for olim in Beit Shemesh.
Yesodei Yisrael
Nov 20, 2025
Team Building with R’ Zezy Fuld: Collaboration, Leadership & Lots of Balloons!
Yesodei Yisrael had the privilege of hosting the one and only Zezy Fuld , Executive Director of Hatzala of Beit Shemesh and founder of Zezy’s Zoppers , for the first of an exciting 6 week leadership and team-building experience. R’ Zezy, a close friend of Yesdei, brought his trademark energy and creativity, challenging the students to work together in a hands-on mission: build a tower from the floor to the ceiling using nothing but tape and balloons! What looked like a simpl
Yesodei Yisrael
Nov 20, 2025
Tiyul to Tel Azekah: A Day of Adventure, Connection, and Inspiration
Scenes from our unforgettable tiyul to Tel Azekah! From spirited football and basketball games to meaningful moments overlooking the site of David and Goliath, our talmidim spent the day connecting to Torah, to the land, and to one another. The day wrapped with an achdus-filled BBQ, laughter, and leadership in action—Yesodei-style.
Yesodei Yisrael
Nov 11, 2025
Leadership in Action: Volunteering for B’nei HaShra’ah
Our talmidim took active leadership roles, organizing, hosting and connecting personally with participants at B’nei HaShra’ah's BBQ kickoff event. This is an important organization in our Beit Shemesh community and our boys were very happy to step up and volunteer.
Yesodei Yisrael
Oct 30, 2025
Learning With Avreichim
Our new pilot Night Seder program officially kicked off this week! Yesodei Yisrael talmidim started learning with avreichim from the Gra Night Kollel
Yesodei Yisrael
Oct 29, 2025
Hands-on Halacha: Rabbi Levi's Shiur Learns Hilchos Tzitzis
Rabbi Levi’s thoughtful, experiential approach shows how even complex sugyas could be turned into a living lesson.
Yesodei Yisrael
Oct 26, 2025
Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan in Yerushalayim
Yesodei Yisrael talmidim spent Rosh Chodesh in Yerushalayim with Shacharis at the Kotel, learning, a kumzitz, and inspiring moments overlooking Har HaBayis.
Yesodei Yisrael
Oct 22, 2025
Hands-On Halacha: Learning About Hilchos Sukkos & Trip to the Arba Minim Shuk
Bringing Torah to life! Yesodei Yisrael students learned, explored, and connected through a hands-on Arba Minim Shuk visit and pre-Sukkos celebration.
Yesodei Yisrael
Oct 4, 2025
Building Sukkahs, Building Community
In the days leading up to Sukkos, Yesodei Yisrael talmidim helped build over a dozen sukkahs for families across Beit Shemesh facing unique challenges. Taking responsibility for the klal is a core principal of our chinuch model. Our boys took this project to heart, showing leadership, teamwork, and tremendous compassion.
Yesodei Yisrael
Sep 29, 2025
BBQ for IDF soldiers: Kicking Off Elul Zman with Chessed and Connection
In a moving act of gratitude, Yesodei Yisrael talmidim hosted a BBQ for IDF soldiers in Ariel, bringing joy, achdus, and appreciation for their service.
Yesodei Yisrael
Aug 27, 2025
Our Home, Our Future: A Night of Celebration and Inspiration
An unforgettable night of Torah, music, and achdus as Yesodei Yisrael celebrated the Olim Class of 2025 and the excitement of building our new forward thinking yeshiva rooted in Torah values and wisdom, designed to foster a solid foundation for the future of Klal Yisrael in Eretz Yisrael.
Yesodei Yisrael
Aug 26, 2025
Rosh Chodesh Elul: Torah & Learning at the Rosh Yeshiva's House
Yesodei Yisrael talmidim welcomed Elul zman with heartfelt tefillah, shiurim, and chabura learning at a Rosh Chodesh breakfast at the Rosh Yeshiva, Rav Kronenberg's home.
Yesodei Yisrael
Aug 25, 2025
Tisha B’Av "Kumzitz of the World" Event: Pre-Yeshiva Bonding at the Kotel
Before Yeshiva officially started, some of our Yesodei Yisrael talmidim joined Rav Kronenberg at the Kotel for the international Kumzitz of the World, uniting with thousands in song, tefillah, and achdus.
Yesodei Yisrael
Aug 2, 2025
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