From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Yeshiva Toras Moshe
Yeshiva Toras Moshe
Toras Moshe
Hebrew: תורת משה
Studies
Address Students
27 Ma’aglei Harim Levine St.[1] All the students are English-speaking. The vast majority
Sanhedria Murchevet come from all parts of Canada and the United States.[1] A
Jerusalem, Israel, minority of students come from other countries such as
Information South Africa and England.
In keeping with the yeshiva’s philosophy of building
Established 1982
personal connections between staff and students, many
Rosh Yeshiva Rabbi Moshe Meiselman alumni remain connected to the yeshiva after gradua-
tion. Some yeshiva lecturers send copies of their shiurim
Mashgiach Rabbi Elchonon Meir Fishman
(Torah lectures) to current and former students, while
Affiliation Orthodox the yeshiva hosts regular reunions and fund-raising
Dorm yes gatherings.[3] In 2009 the yeshiva took both current and
former students on a trip to the former Torah centers of
Yeshiva Toras Moshe (abbreviation: To-Mo is an English-
To-Mo) Brisk and Volozhin to mark the 80th anniversary of the
speaking Litvish Haredi yeshiva in Jerusalem, Israel. arrival of Rabbi Moshe Soloveitchik in America.[4]
Founded in 1982, it was one of the first yeshivas estab-
lished in Israel to cater to post-high school students from Curriculum
English-speaking countries.[2] It has since graduated over The academic philosophy is founded on the classic con-
1,000 students.[3] cept of Torah Lishmah and is centered on mastery of the
Talmud. There are many different classes for a student
History to choose from in the yeshiva. The yeshiva is split into
two tracks for three years worth of courses, though many
The yeshiva was founded in 1982 by Rabbi Moshe Meisel- stay longer. In addition to having the ability to learn To-
man, a grandson of Rabbi Moshe Soloveitchik and rah in the yeshiva, after three years the students can ap-
nephew and student of Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik. Rab- ply for a Bachelor of Liberal Arts degree. Toras Moshe
bi Meiselman named the yeshiva after his grandfa- also offers a graduate program designed for the student
ther.[2][4] The yeshiva was first housed in the center of who has finished many years of Talmudic study and is
Jerusalem in a building founded by the Dean of Yeshivas preparing for a career in Judaic and/or legal studies.
Novhardok, Rabbi Ben-Zion Brook. In 2009 the yeshiva The schedule is standard for a traditional orthodox
moved to its own, permanent home in the Sanhedria yeshiva. The students study for a many, many hours dai-
Murchevet neighborhood. The new three-story building ly, which includes Talmud, Mussar, and Halacha. In addi-
includes a beis medrash, dining hall, dormitories,[4] and tion to this, most students learn an extended amount of
basketball court.[5] time on their own or with study partners (chavrusas) be-
yond the required amounts. Several times a week the stu-
Staff dents hear a lecture, or vaad, from the mashgiach in Mus-
• Rosh yeshiva: Rabbi Moshe Meiselman sar or a lecture in Halacha from either Rabbi Sinowitz,
• Mashgiach ruchani: Rabbi Elchonon Meir Fishman, a Rabbi Raymon, or Rabbi Weiner.
student of Rabbi Shlomo Wolbe and Rabbi Shlomo
Brevda. References
The staff includes two students of Rabbi Joseph B.
Soloveitchik: Rabbi Moshe Twersky (a grandson of Rabbi [1] ^ "Yeshivas Toras Moshe: Organization Directory
Soloveitchik) and Rabbi Michel Shurkin. Page". CCR Online Directory. 4 June 2010.
http://www.nationalponsi.org/ccr/Listings/
yeshivas_toras_moshe_home.htm. Retrieved 17
November 2010.
[2] ^ "Rav Meiselman: Yo’atzot to Poskot, Maharat and
Rabbah is a ’Natural Progression’". matzav.com. 4
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Yeshiva Toras Moshe
November 2010. http://matzav.com/rav- to-celebrate-legacy-and-new-building-at-annual-
meiselman-yoatzot-to-poskot-maharat-and- dinner. Retrieved 17 November 2010.
rabbah-is-a-natural-progression. Retrieved 17 [5] "Barbecue Honors Yeshivas Toras Moshe". The
November 2010. Jewish Press. 11 August 2010.
[3] ^ "Yeshivas Torah Moshe 28th Anniversary Dinner, http://www.jewishpress.com/pageroute.do/
November 7". Five Towns Jewish News. 4 44838/. Retrieved 17 November 2010.
November 2010. http://www.5tjt.com/local-news/
8623-yeshivas-toras-moshe-28th-anniversary-
dinner-november-7. Retrieved 17 November 2010.
External links
[4] ^ Bernstein, David (15 November 2009). "Tonight: • Yeshiva Toras Moshe website
Yeshivas Toras Moshe to Celebrate Legacy and New • Yeshiva Toras Moshe website of shiurim
Building at Annual Dinner". matzav.com. • Yeshivas Toras Moshe Hachnosas Sefer Torah (video)
http://matzav.com/tonight-yeshivas-toras-moshe-
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