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 of a shul.” RABBI AVI MAMMON OF CONGREGATION LIGHT OF , 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, , 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 and Shmiras Hamitzvos.” DR. JOSE GREENSPON PEDIATRIC SURGEON, CHESTERFIELD, MO

OUR FOUNDERS ­­ HARAV GEDALIAH ANEMER, ZT”L, HARAV YITZCHOK MERKIN, was one of the premier talmidim of Yoshev Rosh of the Yeshiva of Greater under Rav Elya Meir Washington, is a world renowned Bloch, zt”l and Rav Chaim Morde- mechanech, and is a talmid of Rav chai Katz, zt”l. He was the founding Yitzchak Hutner, zt”l. He is one of Rav of Young Israel Shomrai Emu- the leaders of Torah Umesorah and nah for half of a century and was has spent many decades training the founder of the Yeshiva of Greater Washington-Tiferes rebbeim and advising menahalim across the country. Gedaliah which bears his stamp of excellence. 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 .

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 , and an WELCOME inspired life hashkafa. WE OFFER A WARM AND UNIQUE ATMOSPHERE IN

WHICH BOCHURIM

THE ROSH HAYESHIVA’S SHIURIM DEVELOP A An integral part of each talmid’s growth in the Yeshiva Gedolah are the ye- sodos in learning they gain from the Rosh HaYeshiva’s regular shiurim and chaburos. Based on the mesorah of his Rav Nachum Partzovitz, zt”l, LIFELONG LOVE of the Mir, the Rosh HaYeshiva’s depth of understanding and broad appli- cation of the sugyos provide bochurim with a greater view of their learning. OF LEARNING AND The periodic Klali from the Rosh HaYeshiva helps to bring out to the bochurim broader points in the sugya that they may not have discussed in their daily shiur. Every bochur has a weekly opportunity to participate in a A PASSIONATE small chabura with the Rosh HaYeshiva, allowing each bochur to speak with him in learning, and have the chance to develop a close relationship with COMMITMENT TO him. In addition, the Rosh HaYeshiva often learns b’ with bochurim and is available to speak in learning and answer questions throughout seder. YIDDISHKEIT Our talmidim are privileged to be guided in hashkafa and yesodei emunah by the Rosh HaYeshiva in many settings throughout the week. His distinc- tive way of sharing insight and opening a person’s mind and perspective 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 , pulls out profound messages, and provides an inspirational 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 haTorah and Ikrei Hadas.

HaRav Ahron Lopiansky, Rosh HaYeshiva, is a son-in-law of Rav Beinish Finkel ztz”l, the former of Mir Yerushalayim. He learned in the Mir for decades, and continues the mesorah of his rebbeim Rav Chaim Shmuelevitz ztz”l and Rav Nachum Partzovitz zt”l. The Rosh HaYeshiva, with his sharp insight and warm personality, guides talmidim to excel in their learning and mature as true bnei Torah. PROGRAMS FIRST YEAR BEIS MEDRASH PROGRAM The Yeshiva’s first year Beis Medrash program is structured to help talmi- dim make the transition from high school to Ye- Rabbi Yitzchak Scher (L), Second Seder Reb- Gedolah. We have be, learned in the Mir Yerushalyim, and has seen from experience been a Talmid of Yeshiva and the for fif- that a specially focused teen years. In addition to his daily shiur and first year Beis Medrash weekly chabura on the second seder limud he program is vital in mak- gives many vaadim to the bachurim. ing this transition, and we therefore have put great effort and invest- ment in developing this Rabbi Reuven Kasierer (R), Maggid Shiur, learned program. While the gen- in Eretz Yisroel and then in Yeshiva and the Kollel for eral seder hayom follows over fifteen years. His clarity, knowledge of the sugya the same outline as the and immersion in the material, along with his down rest of Yeshiva, but the to earth personality make him an inspiring Rebbe and role model. first year bachurim have additional vaadim and shiurim, and a dedicated Rebbi at each seder, enabling each talmid to advance at his own pace.

The first year shiur given by Rav Reuven Kasierer provides a thorough Rabbi Elyakim Milikowsky, First Seder Shoel analysis of the structure of the gemara and focuses on achieving clarity Umeishiv and first year mashgiach, learned in Eretz Yisroel for eleven years, primarily in Yeshi- in the sugya. This shiur is the gateway for bachurim to enter the world of vas Pachad Yitzchok and the Kollel of Rav Sim- learning b’iyun independently. cha Maimon. He gives a daily vaad and is avail- able for the bachurim during bein hasedarim. Second Seder is dedicated to acquiring both breadth of knowledge and skills for Gemara learning. Seder begins with a shiur from Rav Yitzchak Sher on the day’s sugya, with the rest of seder devoted to learning the sugyah b’chavrusa. There are also special programs and incentives to encourage the bachurim to master and retain the Gemara learned.

Night Seder is an opportunity for the bachurim to review the materials learned throughout the day, with a focus on first seder. Rav Yitzchak Labell oversees the night seder, and ensures that each bachur has the opportunity to acquire a depth of understanding in the sugyas learned.

The goal of the first year of Yeshiva is for the bachurim to develop into true bnei Torah. Rav Elyakim Milikowsky assists the bachurim in this process, monitoring and overseeing their progress. The first year ba- Rabbi Yitzchak Labell, Night Seder Rebbe, learned in the Mir Yerushalayim, and has been churim also benefit tremendously from the influence and mentorship a talmid of our yeshiva and kollel for thirteen of the older bachurim in Yeshiva. The first year of Yeshiva includes trips years. He proactively challenges the talmidim and events which provide a necessary outlet for the bachurim, enhanc- and encourages them to grow. ing their overall development as bnei Torah. PROGRAMS CONTINUED BEIS MEDRASH PROGRAM We neglected to say anything about the regular program here. Perhaps it is what the whole booklet is about but we beed to have some insert about it and the associated with it here like we did with the first year program. Andes doluptas sundi officatus alicitibus mi, od ma con eatincto consed eum quiscipsandi sus volese accatium que ditates aut volum quiduciderum quae nonseque volut repudi duci il est rem core presseque qui quo officiassim fugit escium faciur, natiam quam even- dus cillesto omnihil lorerfe rferenimus eribus sunt doluptat voluptis ut nullorum harum voluptia comnimin nem nestionseque lis comnis secus. SPECIAL EVENTS The Yeshiva provides many activities that help convey the neshama of yiddishkeit which inspire the talmidim. On many Shabbosos, the talmi- dim eat at rebbeim’s homes, enabling them to experience Shabbos to its fullest. Every month there is a melave malka with the Rosh HaYeshiva. Motzei , Simchas Torah, Chanukah, and Lag B’Omer have their own unique mesibos, each with a reflecting the particu- lar Yom Tov. An end of the year shabbaton retreat is held allowing for re- flection on the year that passed, and providing inspiration for the future.

KOLLEL Kollel Zichron Amram is a significant asset to the Yeshiva. The Rosh Kollel is one of the primary mashpiim for the bachurim, giving regular shiurim and shmuessen that provide hadracha in Halacha and for life.

Kollel members serve as role models for the bachurim, and are available to talk to in learning and for The Kollel members often host the talmidim for Shabbos meals and develop relationships with the bachurim. 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 also a program for Smicha that is administered by the Rosh HaYeshiva and the Rosh Kollel. COLLEGE ACCREDITATION / OPTIONS The Yeshiva is accredited through the state of Maryland and AARTS (As- sociation of Advanced Rabbinic and Talmudic Schools) enabling us to grant a BTL degree. Our shiurim earn transferable credits that are recog- nized by the University of Maryland University College and various oth- er institutions. The Yeshiva provides many opportunities for talmidim in their college endeavors, including a dedicated advisor to help guide the talmidim in college and career decisions and a partnership with YLE (Ye- shiva Learning Experience) to assist bachurim in streamlining their stud- ies and to achieve their degree with minimum disruption of their learning. 7:30 Shacharis Halacha Seder immediately following Shacharis SCHEDULE 9:30 First Seder FIRST SEDER 12:00 Shiur A major focus is placed on the talmi- 1:00 Lunch and Break dim developing and 2:30 Mussar Seder advancing their own 2:45 Mincha learning skills through Second Seder immediately structured and inter- following Mincha active shiurim. The 6:00 Dinner and Break shiurim are challeng- 8:00 Night Seder ing, emphasizing the 10:00 Maariv analytical skills re- quired to develop clar- ity in pshat, along with identifying essential HaRav Eliyahu Reingold, Rosh Kollel, spent many years points of the sugya to learning in the Telshe Yeshiva and Kollel where he was rec- produce self-sufficien- ognized as one of their foremost talmidim. He taught at the cy in learning. Telshe high school before coming to the Yeshiva of Greater Washington. He is a noted Baal Halacha and Baal Mussar, The first year shiur serving as a well-respected posek for the Yeshiva and com- given by Rabbi Reu- munity. He is also noted for his ability to counsel talmidim, ven Kasierer provides putting much energy and love into guiding them. a thorough analysis of the structure of the gemara and focuses on clarity in the sugya. When Rabbi Eliezer Kreiser, Mashgiach, learned in the a talmid progresses to Rabbi Moshe Arzouan’s shiur, a talmid learns to Mir and Lakewood in America, and Brisk and notice and define the implications of the text of both the gemara and ris- Mir in Eretz Yisroel. He transmits the mesorah honim through interactive discussion. The Rosh HaYeshiva’s shiur focuses he received through weekly mussar shmuesim on analyzing core issues of the gemara and hones a talmid’s ability to mas- and vaadim, and is madrich the bachurim in ter the reasoning behind the sugya. This seder is chavrusah style learning their learning and in their personal lives. with supervision and guidance by both their rebbe and shoel umeishiv followed by their shiur. SECOND SEDER Talmidim are given a quota of gemora to cover throughout afternoon sed- er. Through independent learning under the guidance of Rabbi Yitzchak Scher, the second seder shoel umeishiv, they learn to develop clarity and re- tention of these . Rabbi Scher offers shiurim to aid the talmidim in understanding that day’s allotment, as well as providing them with weekly chaburos to enhance their learning. NIGHT SEDER Rabbi Moshe Arzouan, Maggid Shiur, learned The main focus of night seder is review of the materials learned throughout in Mercaz HaTorah and Ner Yisrael and was the day with a focus on first seder review. The seder begins with a half-hour a close talmid of Rav Anemer ztz”l. His me- shiur led by Rabbi Reuven Kasierer afterwards the reviewing begins. With halach halimud of analysis of the gemara and consistent review and guidance of both Rabbi Kasierer and Rabbi Elyakim , along with his engaging teaching style, train talmidim to make that vital transi- Milikowsky, shoel umaishiv, the talmidim are enabled to better master tion from being passive learners to active par- what they have learned. ticipants in a sugya. “I am a lifetime talmid of the yeshiva. My home is built upon the solid hashkafas hachayim I received from my rebbeim at YGW.” RABBI PINCHAS ROTH RABBINICAL ASSISTANT, BETH JACOB CONGREGATION, SAN DIEGO, CA

“Rav Lopiansky’s shiur opened up new horizons for me. Delving deeply into the concepts of the Gemara while staying true to the words of the Gemara and the Rishonim, he gives a shiur in the true Mirrer style.” RABBI MORDECHAI LINZER ROSH CHABURAH, MIR YERUSHLAYIM

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