yeshiva gedolah program - Yeshiva of Greater Washington

YESHIVA OF GREATER WASHINGTON – TIFERES GEDALIAH
Y E SH I VA GED OL AH
PRO GR A M
“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, moreso 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
DEVELOP IN LEARNING
AND CHARACTER AND
TO EMERGE WITH THE
SKILLS AND PASSIONS TO
BE A DEEPLY COMMITTED
TORAH JEW
THE YESHIVA GEDOLAH OF THE YESHIVA OF
GREATER WASHINGTON–TIFERES GEDALIAH
is dedicated to guiding young B’nei Torah to become
mature and serious talmidei chachamim. It provides an
environment for talmidim in their formative years to
develop in learning and character and to emerge with
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
his full potential. A major focus is placed on the talmidim developing and advancing their own learning skills,
through structured and interactive shiurim. The shiurim
are challenging, emphasizing the analytical skills required to develop clarity in pshat, along with identifying
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 bochurim develop a lifelong love of learning and a passionate commitment to yiddishkeit. The Rebbeim develop
personal relationships with the talmidim, which are especially 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 Torah. As our talmidim progress, they gain a derech halimud
for iyun, an impressive repository of bekius in Shas, and an
inspired life hashkafa.
WE OFFER A WARM
AND UNIQUE
ATMOSPHERE IN
WHICH BOCHURIM
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
and chaburos. Based on the mesorah of his rebbe Rav Nachum Partzovitz, zt”l, of the Mir, the Rosh HaYeshiva’s depth of understanding 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
have discussed in their daily shiur. Every bochur has a weekly opportunity to participate in a 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 him. In addition, the Rosh HaYeshiva often
learns b’chavrusa with bochurim and is available to speak in learning and
answer questions throughout seder.
Our talmidim are privileged to be guided in hashkafa and yesodei emunah by the Rosh HaYeshiva in many settings throughout the week. His
distinctive 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 Chazal, 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.
DEVELOP A
LIFELONG LOVE
OF LEARNING AND
A PASSIONATE
COMMITMENT TO
YIDDISHKEIT
PRO GR AMS
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 formative 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 decision making.
SPECIAL EVENTS
The Yeshiva Gedolah provides many other activities that help convey
the neshama of yiddishkeit which inspire the talmidim. On many Shabbosim, 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 Shabbaton retreat is held allowing for reflection and inspiration
KOLLEL
Kollel Zichron Amram is a significant asset to the Yeshiva. Kollel members 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 produced notable rebbeim in kiruv and chinuch and rabbonim in communities around the world.
STAFF
HARAV GEDALIAH ANEMER,
ZT”L, OUR FOUNDER, was one
of the premier talmidim of Telshe
Yeshiva under Rav Elya Meir Bloch,
zt”l and Rav Chaim Mordechai
Katz, zt”l. He was the founding Rav
of Young Israel Shomrai Emunah
for half of a century and was the founder of the Yeshiva
of Greater Washington-Tiferes Gedaliah which bears his
stamp of excellence.
HARAV AHRON LOPIANSKY,
Rosh HaYeshiva, a son-in-law of
Rav Beinish Finkel zt”l, the former
Rosh Yeshiva of the Mir, brings
with him decades of learning from
the Mir Yerushalayim, and continues the mesorah of his rebbeim
Rav Chaim Shmuelevitz zt”l and Rav Nachum Partzovitz zt”l. He has also remained close with Rabbi Moshe
Shapiro for over 25 years. Rav Lopiansky is an accomplished writer who has published many sefarim and is a
sought after speaker throughout the community and the
country. The Rosh HaYeshiva, with his sharp insight and
warm personality, constantly guides talmidim to excel in
their learning and truly mature as bnei Torah.
HARAV YITZCHOK MERKIN,
Yoshev Rosh of the Yeshiva of Greater Washington, is a world renowned
mechanech, and is a talmid of Rav
Yitzchak Hutner, zt”l. He is one of
the leaders of Torah Umesorah and
has spent many decades training
rebbeim and advising menahalim across the country.
HARAV ELIYAHU REINGOLD,
Rosh Kollel, spent many years
learning in the Telshe Yeshiva and
Kollel where he was recognized as
one of their foremost talmidim.
He taught in the Telshe Mechina
before coming to the Yeshiva of
Greater Washington. He is a noted Baal Halacha and Baal
Mussar, serving as a well-respected posek for the Yeshiva and community. Besides his responsibility in leading
the Kollel, he delivers a high level shiur to advanced students, and provides many halacha shiurim throughout
the year. His heartfelt weekly mussar shmuess in an inspiration to all. RAV ELIEZER KREISER, Mashgiach, learned in Mir
NY, Mir Yerushalayim, Brisk, and BMG. The mesorah
that he received is expressed through mussar shmuesim and vaadim. He connects with talmidim both in
their learning, and on a personal level. He is a source
of strength and model of inspiration for all bochurim,
guiding them in their various challenges.
RABBI MOSHE ARZOUAN, Maggid Shiur, is one of
the founding members of our Kollel. He is a talmid of
Mercaz HaTorah and Ner Yisrael, followed by over fifteen years in our Kollel and was one of Rabbi Anemer
zt”l’s close talmidim. His analysis of the gemara and rishonim along with his engaging teaching style train bochurim to make that vital transition from being passive
learners to active participants in a sugya.
RABBI REUVEN KASIERER, Maggid Shiur, learned
in Eretz Yisroel and then in our yeshiva and kollel for
over thirteen years, and is a musmach of the Yeshiva.
His clarity, knowledge of the sugya and immersion in
the material, along with his down-to-earth personality
make him an inspiring Rebbe and role-model. He is the
Rebbe for the first year bochurim constantly interacting
with his shiur helping them grow in their learning and
advance in becoming B’nei Torah.
RABBI YITZCHAK SCHER, Second Seder Rebbe,
learned in the Mir Yeshiva Yerushalyim. He has been a
talmid of our yeshiva and kollel for fourteen years and is
a musmach of the Yeshiva. In addition to his daily shiur
and weekly chabura, he is available as a shoel umeishiv
throughout the seder, and has developed programs to
enhance the bochurims learning and retention.
RABBI YITZCHAK LABELL, First Seder Shoel Umeishiv, learned in the Mir Yerushalayim, and has been a
talmid of our yeshiva and kollel for twelve years. He
proactively challenges talmidim and encourages them to
grow. He focuses on the first year bochurim guiding and
helping them through the sugyas and is available to answer questions, and also helps the older bochurim who
need guidance in learning.
RABBI ELYAKIM MILIKOWSKY, Night Seder
Shoel Umeishiv with a focus on integrating first year
bochurim into the Yeshiva Gedolah, learned in Eretz
Yisroel for eleven years, primarily in Yeshivas Pachad
Yitzchok and the Kollel of Rav Simcha Maimon. He
received Smicha from Rav Moshe Heineman. He
makes himself available at night seder to help bochurim
in their learning.
SCHEDULE
7:30 Shacharis
Halacha Seder immediately
following Shacharis
9:30 First Seder
12:00Shiur
1:00Lunch
2:30 Mussar Seder
2:45Mincha
Second Seder immediately
following Mincha
6:00Dinner
8:00 Night Seder
10:00 Maariv
FIRST SEDER
A major focus is
placed on the talmidim developing and
advancing their own
learning skills through
structured and interactive shiurim. The
shiurim are challenging, emphasizing the
analytical skills required to develop clarity in pshat, along with
identifying essential
points of the sugya to produce self-sufficiency in learning.
The first year shiur given by Rabbi Reuven Kasierer provides a thorough analysis of the structure of the gemara and focuses on clarity in
the sugya. When a talmid progresses to Rabbi Moshe Arzouan’s shiur,
a talmid learns to notice and define the implications of the text of both
the gemara and rishonim through interactive discussion. The Rosh
HaYeshiva’s shiur focuses on analyzing core issues of the gemara and
hones a talmid’s ability to master the reasoning behind the sugya.
This seder is chavrusah style learning 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
seder. Through independent learning under the guidance of Rabbi
Yitzchak Scher, the second seder shoel umeishiv, they learn to develop
clarity and retention of these gemaras. 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
The main focus of night seder is review of the materials learned throughout the day with a focus on first seder review. The seder begins with a
half-hour shiur led by Rabbi Reuven Kasierer afterwards the reviewing
begins. With consistent review and guidance of both Rabbi Kasierer and
Rabbi Elyakim Milikowsky, shoel umaishiv, the talmidim are enabled to
better master what they have learned.
“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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