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Yeshiva Gedolah Program YESHIVA OF GREATER WASHINGTON – TIFERES GEDALIAH YESHIVA GEDOLAH PROGRAM “The Yeshiva of Greater Washington has imbued within me the education, motivation and sense of community that is needed to becoming a Rabbi of a shul.” RABBI AVI MAMMON RAV OF CONGREGATION LIGHT OF ISRAEL, ROCHESTER, NY “YGW provided me with the balance I needed to continue learning in Yeshiva while pursuing the degree I required to be successful in the corporate environment.” MR. JORDAN BERKOWITZ ACCOUNTANT, CLEVELAND, OH “R’ Ahron’s approach on how to be mechazek each of us was custom-tailored to each individual. The advice and mussar I received from both R’ Lopiansky and R’ Reingold, privately and personally, have given me (ironically, more- so in recent years despite the fact that my time in Yeshiva was 18 years ago) the strength to continue to balance a life in a very demanding profession while not losing sight of the centrality of Limud Torah and Shmiras Hamitzvos.” DR. JOSE GREENSPON PEDIATRIC SURGEON, CHESTERFIELD, MO WELCOME WHO WE ARE AN ENVIRONMENT FOR TALMIDIM IN THEIR FORMATIVE YEARS TO THE YESHIVA GEDOLAH OF THE YESHIVA OF DEVELOP IN LEARNING GREATER WASHINGTON–TIFERES GEDALIAH is dedicated to guiding young B’nei Torah to become mature and serious talmidei chachamim. It provides an AND CHARACTER AND environment for talmidim in their formative years to develop in learning and character and to emerge with TO EMERGE WITH THE the skills and passions to be a deeply committed Torah Jew. The personal interaction with our talmidim in our close-knit environment enables each talmid to realize SKILLS AND PASSIONS TO his full potential. A major focus is placed on the talmi- dim developing and advancing their own learning skills, through structured and interactive shiurim. The shiurim BE A DEEPLY COMMITTED are challenging, emphasizing the analytical skills re- quired to develop clarity in pshat, along with identifying TORAH JEW essential points of the sugya, to produce self sufficiency in learning. Accordingly, senior talmidim are regularly encouraged to give chaburos, to challenge them to delve deeper into a sugya. Our Bekiyus Seder stresses clarity and retention of the gemara. We offer a warm and unique atmosphere in which bo- churim develop a lifelong love of learning and a passion- ate commitment to yiddishkeit. The Rebbeim develop personal relationships with the talmidim, which are es- pecially significant at the important crossroads of each talmid’s life. In addition to the regular sidrei hayeshiva, a variety of shiurim are offered in Chumash, Mussar, and Machshavah, presenting the Torah as Toras Chayim, a map for life itself. Through hadracha in these areas, our talmidim attain the tools to blossom into true Bnei To- rah. As our talmidim progress, they gain a derech halimud for iyun, an impressive repository of bekius in Shas, and an WELCOME inspired life hashkafa. WE OFFER A WARM AND UNIQUE ATMOSPHERE IN WHICH BOCHURIM DEVELOP A THE ROSH HAYESHIVA’S SHIURIM An integral part of each talmid’s growth in the Yeshiva Gedolah are the yesodos in learning they gain from the Rosh HaYeshiva’s regular shiurim LIFELONG LOVE and chaburos. Based on the mesorah of his rebbe Rav Nachum Partzo- vitz, zt”l, of the Mir, the Rosh HaYeshiva’s depth of understanding and OF LEARNING AND broad application of the sugyos provide bochurim with a greater view of their learning. The periodic Shiur Klali from the Rosh HaYeshiva helps to bring out to the bochurim broader points in the sugya that they may not A PASSIONATE have discussed in their daily shiur. Every bochur has a weekly opportu- nity to participate in a small chabura with the Rosh HaYeshiva, allowing each bochur to speak with him in learning, and have the chance to devel- COMMITMENT TO op a close relationship with him. In addition, the Rosh HaYeshiva often learns b’chavrusa with bochurim and is available to speak in learning and YIDDISHKEIT answer questions throughout seder. Our talmidim are privileged to be guided in hashkafa and yesodei emu- nah by the Rosh HaYeshiva in many settings throughout the week. His distinctive way of sharing insight and opening a person’s mind and per- spective is truly exceptional. The Rosh HaYeshiva gives a nightly vaad on Alei Shur, an ideal springboard for the Rosh HaYeshiva to address many of the challenges that face every yeshiva bochur. Each Friday morning the Rosh HaYeshiva gives a unique parsha shiur that lures one into the depths of Chazal, pulls out profound messages, and provides an inspira- tional and practical lesson for life. To deal with challenges in life, a Ben Torah must have a strong base of hashkafa. With this purpose in mind, the Rosh HaYeshiva gives many regular shiurim elucidating yesodei ha- Torah and Ikrei Hadas. PROGRAMS POST HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM The Yeshiva Gedolah’s first year program is specifically geared toward bochurim coming from high schools to take advantage of their forma- tive years and focus on growing in Torah. YGW has a dedicated staff of rebbeim who are experienced at developing a bochur’s potential in learning and inspiring in them an appreciation for a Torah life. The first year program includes trips and events which provide necessary outlets for the bochurim and are also designed to enhance their overall growth. The shiurim and programs have been specially crafted to meet the needs of bochurim during this all important year. COLLEGE ACCREDITATION / OPTIONS The Yeshiva is accredited through the state of Maryland and AARTS (Association of Advanced Rabbinic and Talmudic Schools) enabling us to grant a Bachelor of Talmudic Letters (BTL) degree. Our shiurim earn transferable credits that are recognized by the University of Maryland University College and various other institutions. The Yeshiva provides many opportunities for bochurim in their college endeavors, and has a dedicated advisor to help guide the bochurim through their career de- cision making. SPECIAL EVENTS The Yeshiva Gedolah provides many other activities that help convey the neshama of yiddishkeit which inspire the talmidim. On many Shab- bosim, the bochurim eat at rebbeim’s homes, helping them experience Shabbos to its fullest. Every month there is a yeshiva wide Melave Malka together with the Rosh HaYeshiva. Motzai Yom Kippur, Simchas Torah, Chanuka, Purim and Lag BaOmer have their own unique mesibos, with a ruach reflecting the particular Yom Tov. At the end of the year a Shab- baton retreat is held allowing for reflection and inspiration KOLLEL Kollel Zichron Amram is a significant asset to the Yeshiva. Kollel mem- bers serve as role models illustrating a life of serious devotion to Torah learning. They are available to talk to in Torah as well as to learn b’chavrusa with some of the bochurim. The Kollel members often host the bochurim for Shabbos meals and develop meaningful relationships with them. The Kollel also offers an opportunity for serious talmidim to continue their learning after marriage in a familiar and supportive environment during their formative family years. There is a program for Smicha that is administered by the Rosh HaYeshiva and the Rosh Kollel that has pro- duced notable rebbeim in kiruv and chinuch and rabbonim in commu- nities around the world. STAFF HARAV GEDALIAH ANEMER, RAV ELIEZER KREISER, Mashgiach, learned in Mir ZT”L, OUR FOUNDER, was one NY, Mir Yerushalayim, Brisk, and BMG. The mesorah of the premier talmidim of Telshe that he received is expressed through mussar shmues- Yeshiva under Rav Elya Meir Bloch, im and vaadim. He connects with talmidim both in zt”l and Rav Chaim Mordechai their learning, and on a personal level. He is a source Katz, zt”l. He was the founding Rav of strength and model of inspiration for all bochurim, of Young Israel Shomrai Emunah guiding them in their various challenges. for half of a century and was the founder of the Yeshiva RABBI MOSHE ARZOUAN, Maggid Shiur, is one of of Greater Washington-Tiferes Gedaliah which bears his the founding members of our Kollel. He is a talmid of stamp of excellence. Mercaz HaTorah and Ner Yisrael, followed by over fif- HARAV AHRON LOPIANSKY, teen years in our Kollel and was one of Rabbi Anemer Rosh HaYeshiva, a son-in-law of zt”l’s close talmidim. His analysis of the gemara and ris- Rav Beinish Finkel zt”l, the former honim along with his engaging teaching style train bo- Rosh Yeshiva of the Mir, brings churim to make that vital transition from being passive with him decades of learning from learners to active participants in a sugya. the Mir Yerushalayim, and con- RABBI REUVEN KASIERER, Maggid Shiur, learned tinues the mesorah of his rebbeim in Eretz Yisroel and then in our yeshiva and kollel for Rav Chaim Shmuelevitz zt”l and Rav Nachum Partzo- over thirteen years, and is a musmach of the Yeshiva. vitz zt”l. He has also remained close with Rabbi Moshe His clarity, knowledge of the sugya and immersion in Shapiro for over 25 years. Rav Lopiansky is an accom- the material, along with his down-to-earth personality plished writer who has published many sefarim and is a make him an inspiring Rebbe and role-model. He is the sought after speaker throughout the community and the Rebbe for the first year bochurim constantly interacting country. The Rosh HaYeshiva, with his sharp insight and with his shiur helping them grow in their learning and warm personality, constantly guides talmidim to excel in advance in becoming B’nei Torah. their learning and truly mature as bnei Torah. RABBI YITZCHAK SCHER, Second Seder Rebbe, HARAV YITZCHOK MERKIN, learned in the Mir Yeshiva Yerushalyim. He has been a Yoshev Rosh of the Yeshiva of Great- talmid of our yeshiva and kollel for fourteen years and is er Washington, is a world renowned a musmach of the Yeshiva.
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