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YESHIVA GEDOLAH choose from, there was ample room for
every talmid to find his niche.
Ohr
Hatorah Time has not diminished either the
enthusiasm or the purpose of the
Igniting Bochurim for Life Roshei Yeshiva. Not only are the Roshei
Yeshiva continually proactive in the
W hat is the magnet drawing their learning, and the warm family Bais Medrash assigning chavrusas, cre-
yeshiva bochurim from atmosphere that permeated the ating varying learning programs, and
across the country to Yeshiva, gave quick rise to its reputa- ensuring that each talmid is learning to
tion as a destination for bochurim seri- the best of his capability but also over-
Baltimore? Where can a ously looking to grow in their learning. see other subtle aspects of the
The talmidim swiftly came to realize talmidim’s growth as well. From
bochur find hatzlacha that the Yeshiva was more than a place Shabbos seudos held in the Roshei
and feel a sense of accom- to learn; it was their second home. Yeshiva’s homes to setting up a gym
With meticulous care and tremendous room in the dormitory, every aspect of
plishment? What is the precision, ideas were incorporated and the talmidim’s chinuch is accounted for.
systems put in place to ensure that
secret that cements the every need was taken care of to the Now in its fourth year, Ohr Hatorah
fullest extent. From the Bais Medrash continues to expand and solidify its
bond between rebbe and talmid so to the dining hall to the dormitory, place in the Baltimore community and
strongly? The answers lie in the founda- each part of the day was weighed and the yeshiva world. Shabbos meal invita-
organized. A golden idea came to tions from community members to the
tion and purpose of Yeshiva Gedolah fruition as the Yeshiva moved a married talmidim are commonplace, and it is
dorm counselor into an apartment in not unusual to see an Ohr Hatorah
Ohr Hatorah. the dormitory with his family. bochur pause between the dormitory
and the Bais Medrash to assist a neigh-
Driven by a strong desire to see The second year of the Yeshiva’s bor with their packages or some other
existence brought freshness and new need. When the time of year allows, the
every bochur succeed, and convinced vitality along with additional bochurim. Yeshiva’s erev Shabbos early “Plag
that every talmid can succeed if given New programs, new incentives, and Mincha” is a hotspot for many. The
the proper tools, Rabbi Dovid Hoffman most importantly, a new Maggid Shiur Bais Medrash is regularly visited by
became part of the Ohr Hatorah fami- neighbors and other community mem-
and Rabbi Moshe Aharon Rosenbaum ly. Rabbi Benzion Lapidus moved back bers looking for a yeshiva davening or
to Baltimore from Eretz Yisrael and a place to learn. It is no surprise that
founded Ohr Hatorah to ensure that immediately brought an infusion of menahalim and rebbeim alike seek out
simcha and warmth to the Bais Ohr Hatorah for their students, or that
every talmid maximizes his ability. Medrash. With three full shiurim to parents from more than 15 cities across
Armed with the haskama and the country have chosen to send their
hadracha from the hanhala at Ner sons to this particular yeshiva. A phone
Yisrael, and with the strong encourage- call to a rebbe from former talmid cur-
rently learning in Eretz Yisrael to get
ment of Rabbi Yaakov Bender, they hadracha is a regular occurrence and
as one talmid succinctly said, “The two
opened the doors of Yeshiva Gedolah years I spent in Ohr Hatorah changed
my life.”◆
Ohr Hatorah in Elul 2013.
Keep the light of Ohr Hatorah burning
Located above the Community
brightly! Help raise $75,000 on Taanis
Kollel on Labyrinth Road, the robust
Esther by contributing to its matching
Kol Torah soon filled the Bais Medrash,
despite beginning with just 12 campaign at www.causematch.com/ohrha-
bochurim. The geshmak created in torah. Remember, every dollar you give is
tripled on this day! Begin your Purim giving
by supporting those who carry the banner
of Torah and help strengthen our commu-
nity. Yeshiva Gedolah Ohr Hatorah is a
501(C)3 and can be reached at ygohrha-
torah@gmail.com.
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every talmid to find his niche.
Ohr
Hatorah Time has not diminished either the
enthusiasm or the purpose of the
Igniting Bochurim for Life Roshei Yeshiva. Not only are the Roshei
Yeshiva continually proactive in the
W hat is the magnet drawing their learning, and the warm family Bais Medrash assigning chavrusas, cre-
yeshiva bochurim from atmosphere that permeated the ating varying learning programs, and
across the country to Yeshiva, gave quick rise to its reputa- ensuring that each talmid is learning to
tion as a destination for bochurim seri- the best of his capability but also over-
Baltimore? Where can a ously looking to grow in their learning. see other subtle aspects of the
The talmidim swiftly came to realize talmidim’s growth as well. From
bochur find hatzlacha that the Yeshiva was more than a place Shabbos seudos held in the Roshei
and feel a sense of accom- to learn; it was their second home. Yeshiva’s homes to setting up a gym
With meticulous care and tremendous room in the dormitory, every aspect of
plishment? What is the precision, ideas were incorporated and the talmidim’s chinuch is accounted for.
systems put in place to ensure that
secret that cements the every need was taken care of to the Now in its fourth year, Ohr Hatorah
fullest extent. From the Bais Medrash continues to expand and solidify its
bond between rebbe and talmid so to the dining hall to the dormitory, place in the Baltimore community and
strongly? The answers lie in the founda- each part of the day was weighed and the yeshiva world. Shabbos meal invita-
organized. A golden idea came to tions from community members to the
tion and purpose of Yeshiva Gedolah fruition as the Yeshiva moved a married talmidim are commonplace, and it is
dorm counselor into an apartment in not unusual to see an Ohr Hatorah
Ohr Hatorah. the dormitory with his family. bochur pause between the dormitory
and the Bais Medrash to assist a neigh-
Driven by a strong desire to see The second year of the Yeshiva’s bor with their packages or some other
existence brought freshness and new need. When the time of year allows, the
every bochur succeed, and convinced vitality along with additional bochurim. Yeshiva’s erev Shabbos early “Plag
that every talmid can succeed if given New programs, new incentives, and Mincha” is a hotspot for many. The
the proper tools, Rabbi Dovid Hoffman most importantly, a new Maggid Shiur Bais Medrash is regularly visited by
became part of the Ohr Hatorah fami- neighbors and other community mem-
and Rabbi Moshe Aharon Rosenbaum ly. Rabbi Benzion Lapidus moved back bers looking for a yeshiva davening or
to Baltimore from Eretz Yisrael and a place to learn. It is no surprise that
founded Ohr Hatorah to ensure that immediately brought an infusion of menahalim and rebbeim alike seek out
simcha and warmth to the Bais Ohr Hatorah for their students, or that
every talmid maximizes his ability. Medrash. With three full shiurim to parents from more than 15 cities across
Armed with the haskama and the country have chosen to send their
hadracha from the hanhala at Ner sons to this particular yeshiva. A phone
Yisrael, and with the strong encourage- call to a rebbe from former talmid cur-
rently learning in Eretz Yisrael to get
ment of Rabbi Yaakov Bender, they hadracha is a regular occurrence and
as one talmid succinctly said, “The two
opened the doors of Yeshiva Gedolah years I spent in Ohr Hatorah changed
my life.”◆
Ohr Hatorah in Elul 2013.
Keep the light of Ohr Hatorah burning
Located above the Community
brightly! Help raise $75,000 on Taanis
Kollel on Labyrinth Road, the robust
Esther by contributing to its matching
Kol Torah soon filled the Bais Medrash,
despite beginning with just 12 campaign at www.causematch.com/ohrha-
bochurim. The geshmak created in torah. Remember, every dollar you give is
tripled on this day! Begin your Purim giving
by supporting those who carry the banner
of Torah and help strengthen our commu-
nity. Yeshiva Gedolah Ohr Hatorah is a
501(C)3 and can be reached at ygohrha-
torah@gmail.com.
114 u www.wherewhatwhen.com u
