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Should I go to Yeshiva in Israel?

This is not a simple question; the decision to spend time learning in yeshiva, and which yeshiva to learn in can be one of the most significant decisions in your life. There are many factors which need to be considered, not least of all who you are? why you are contemplating going to learning in yeshiva? and what your goals are?

Here, in the Yeshiva Blog we try and answer many of the questions that may clarify this. Such as...

Why is learning Gemara the primary focus of Yeshiva learning?

How important is it to go to the same Yeshiva as all my friends are going to?

What should I look for in a Yeshiva?

What are the pros and cons of learning in a small Yeshiva?

What does the Rosh Yeshiva mean when he says that the Yeshiva is ‘anti-niche’?

How much does it cost, and are scholarships available?

You’ve decided you’d like to learn in Bircas, what happens next? A guide to the application process

Here in The Yeshiva Blog we will address these questions and many many more. This is not a comprehensive guide to yeshivas worldwide. For a number of reasons, not least because this is the area we specialise in, we are going to focus primarily on the English speaking Yeshiva world in Israel. There are a plethora of different yeshivas to choose from, offering a wide range of learning opportunities. But not every yeshiva is the right fit for every talmid.

In Yeshivas Bircas HaTorah we believe that spending time in full-time learning in yeshiva is an integral part of a young Jewish man’s growth and development, helping him prepare for married life and for raising a family of his own. You will hear plenty about Bircas HaTorah in this blog, but our goal is not to sell Bircas HaTorah to you. To be completely frank, we may not be the best choice for you. What are your needs? And what is your situation?

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