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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.
Family Dvar Torah Parashas Toldos: What Do I Need the Future For? Overcoming the Impulsivity of Esav
By R' Eli and Yosef Freedman, In Parshas Toldos, we meet Yaakov and Esav, two brothers who are total opposites. Esav lives in the world of right now . He comes home starving, sees the lentil soup, and trades away his whole birthright just to eat something immediately. Yaakov is the opposite; he thinks about the future, he focuses on what actually matters, even if it doesn't help him straight away. The crazy part is how human Esav feels. Who hasn’t made a rushed choice when th
Yesodei Yisrael
Nov 20, 2025
Parashas Toldos: Cultivating Unconditional Love for Hashem
By Rav Bentzi Raice , Afternoon Menahel at Yesodei Yisrael The Mishnah in Pirkei Avos states: כל אהבה שהיא תלויה בדבר – בטל דבר בטלה אהבה; ושאינה תלויה בדבר – אינה בטלה לעולם. Any love that depends on a specific thing, when that thing passes, the love does as well. But love that does not depend on a thing never disappears. The Maggid of Kozhnitz (1737–1814) in the Sefer Avodas Yisrael explains this Mishnah as hinting to the relationship between every Jew and Hashem. If our l
Yesodei Yisrael
Nov 20, 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
Erev Rosh Chodesh Kislev in Yerushalayim
Yesodei Yisrael talmidim welcomed Rosh Chodesh Kislev with a meaningful day in Yerushalayim. After a beautiful Shacharis at the Kotel and a festive breakfast, the boys visited the Old City home of Rav Yoel Rakovsky, who shared inspiring reflections on his own Aliyah journey. The day concluded with warmth, singing, and Divrei Torah at the home of the Rosh Yeshiva’s parents, leaving everyone uplifted and connected.
Yesodei Yisrael
Nov 20, 2025
Parashas Chayei Sarah: The Test No One Talks About
By Rav Shimon Kronenberg , Founder & Rosh Yeshiva, Yeshiva Yesodei Yisrael Chazal teach us that Avraham Avinu faced ten great tests throughout his lifetime - עֲשָׂרָה נִסְיוֹנוֹת נִתְנַסָּה אַבְרָהָם אָבִינוּ וְעָמַד בְּכֻלָּם . And through them, he became the father of our nation. But among all those tests, the meforshim debate: which one was truly the hardest? Most of us would instinctively say the Akeidah . How could anything compare to being asked to bring his beloved so
Rav Shimon Kronenberg
Nov 13, 2025
Parashas Chayei Sarah: Going beyond the pail
The story of Eliezer's tefillah and Rivka's actions in this week's parsha teach us a lot as students. "Don’t just be a receiver of chinuch. Be a partner in it. Take responsibility. Ask, think, care, and try to live what we learn."
Shlomo Newman
Nov 12, 2025
A Values Driven Decision: Meet the Levi Family
The Levi family's bold move to move from Baltimore to Israel wasn't a simple decision, nor was it a smooth transition for all of them. Learn about how their sons found connection, purpose, and a place to thrive at Yesodei Yisrael. A relatable story for families navigating big life changes and looking for the right educational fit.
Yesodei Yisrael
Nov 12, 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
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