THE YESHIVA

 

Yeshivat Yesod HaTorah is a unique and exciting Yeshiva for Sephardic young men who wish to spend a year in Israel to learn and grow in a warm and supportive atmosphere and connect to their Sephardic heritage. The Yeshiva is dedicated to providing its talmidim with an unmatched degree of warmth and personal attention, and to building the "yesod" or foundation on which every talmid can not only begin to grow, but continue to do so for the rest of his life.

 

 

 


With a warm and dedicated staff that is always available, Yeshivat Yesod HaTorah has succeeded in creating a dynamic atmosphere that encourages each Talmid to learn and grow according to his own personal capabilities.

 

 


THE GOAL : To Learn & To Grow

The Yeshiva's goal is to help students grow spiritually and religiously into responsible, mature adults, and true Bnei Torah. The Yeshiva is structured so that there is a small staff to student ratio, enabling students to receive individual and personalized attention from Rabbeim that are dedicated role models who give of their time both inside and outside of the Yeshiva. Inside the Yeshiva, they are available throughout the day. Outside the Yeshiva, their homes are always open including Shabbatot and Chagim.

 

 

To Learn - All learning is done in small classes with a structured approach with emphasis on grammar and comprehensive analysis, developing each students learning skills so that he will be able to learn on his own.

 

 

 

To Grow - By learning to set clear goals, students learn to succeed. Through the study of Mussar, and by personal example from Rabbeim, each student will discover the keys to success. By learning to accomplish he will gain the self-confidence, responsibility, and independence that he needs to continue to succeed in everything he will do after he has left the walls of the Beit Midrash.

 

 

 

The Program of Study

 

GEMARA

 

Shiurim are offered in both Iyun and Bekiut. Students study Gemara in a structured approach that will enable them to learn on their own.

 

• Iyun - Emphasis is placed on Gemara grammar and comprehensive analysis through the study of the Rishonim and Acharonim.

 

• Bekiut - The Bekiut Program enables students to quickly acquire knowledge in vast sections of the Talmud. Throughout the year students make several siyumim as they complete masechtot of Shas.

 

MISHNA

 

• Beginners Mishna -Several masechtot of the Mishna studied with the peirush of Rishonim and Achronim.

 

• Mishna Honors Program -Three sedarim of Mishnayot studied each year with an emphasis on finishing Shas Mishnayot.

 


TORAH

 

Shiurim given on Parshat Hashavua as well as additional sections of the Torah using Rashi and other Mefarshim.

 

NEVIIM AND KETUVIM

 

Selected Sefarim studied with classical Mefarshim.

 

HALACHA

 

The Shulchan Aruch studied together with Ben Ish Chai, Yalkut Yosef, Mishnah Berurah, and other classical Halachic authorities.

 

HASHKAFA AND MUSSAR

 

Classes and discussions based on the teachings of the Rambam, Ramchal, R. Shimshon Pincus, and R. Dessler including issues such as the purpose of creation, reward and punishment, and the purpose of the Mitzvot. Students are encouraged to think and ask questions in order to gain a deeper understanding of everything learned

 

ULPAN

 

Classes are offered on Hebrew language and grammar with an emphasis on conversational Hebrew.

 

PIZMONIM AND BAKASHOT

Classes given by a Hazan teaching the Halabi pizmonim and bakashot and haznut.

 

 

 

 

 

THE CAMPUS

 

Located in the heart of the Ramat Shlomo neighborhood of Yerushalayim, the Yeshiva is situated in the Binyan Av Yeshiva campus. The new facilities are extremely comfortable and well equipped for all of the students’ needs.

 

 

Amenities include:

· Comfortable air-conditioned dorms

· Beautiful Beit Midrash and dining room

· Fully equipped fitness room

· Laundry facilities

· Basketball court

· Ping-pong table


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here for a tour of our campus.

 

 

TIYULIM

Trips are an integral part of the Yeshiva experience. Designed to be educational, fun, inspiring and challenging, we travel the “length and breadth” of the country and encounter the living history, natural beauty, and miraculous flourishing of Eretz Yisrael first hand. Talmidim go “off the beaten track” and get of an intimate look at the soul of the country, and grow in their knowledge, appreciation and connection to The Land of Israel.

 

 

 

Golan Heights: Beautiful hikes and waterfalls of The Banyas, Kayaking down the Jordan River, Nachal Yehudia, Nachal Devorah and Nachal El-Al; Katzrin, Swimming, Ice Skating & Bowling at The Canada Center in Metullah, Golan Wineries, ATV off-road trip, etc.

Judean Desert & Negev: Mountain biking, Camel riding, Lodging in Bediun tents, Dead Sea, IDF Air force base & Museum

 

Central Galil: Swim in the Kineret, Banana Boating, descend the steep cliffs of Har Arbel, Kivrei Tzadikim in Teveryah, Meiron, Rebbi Meir Baal HaNess Amukah and Nachal Amud

 Shabbatonim to Tzfat, Har Nof, Beitar & The Old City

 

Day Tiyulim include:

• Old City Jerusalem, Ir David + Kotel Tunnels
• Masada, Ein Gedi & Dead Sea
• Gan Hashlosha / Sachneh Pools
• Beit Guvrin Caves
• Me'arat HaMachpela & Tour of Chevron and Kever Rachel
• Kotel Tunnels & Southern Wall Excavations
• Lag BaOmer Tiyul to Har Meiron / Kever Rashbi
• Bowling
• Picnics & Basketball in Gan Sacher
• Go-Carting

 

 

 

College Credits   


A full years credit is available for qualifying students. An official transcript will be issued at the end of the academic year.
For more information please

contact the Yeshiva office.