אש קודש! הרבבות בית שמש מקבלים כעת את פני מנהיג הדור מרן הרב לנדו ומרן הרב הירש בכניסתם למעמד האדיר

 

The historic, monumental, and deeply inspiring address of the leader of our generation, Rabban shel Yisrael, Rosh Yeshiva Maran Hagaon Rabbi Moshe Hillel Hirsch shlit"a, delivered before tens of thousands of yeshiva students at the grand "Talmudo Beyado" gathering in Beit Shemesh. In this powerful address, the Rosh Yeshiva directly addresses the harsh draft decrees and financial persecutions facing the Torah world, issuing a dramatic call to action: "Casual inspiration is not enough; the Al-mighty demands something drastic from us!" Maran outlines the practical guide for yeshiva students to prepare for Rosh Hashanah, based on three main pillars:

1. Escaping Mediocrity: According to the Sforno's commentary on "Re'eh Anochi", we are prohibited from living average, mediocre lives.

2. Defining a True Servant of G-d: According to Rabbi Yisrael Salanter, serving G-d means toiling and doing what our hearts do not naturally desire.

3. Accepting the Yoke of Torah: According to the Yom Kippur fasting analogy of Rabbi Aaron Kotler zt"l, and the Rosh Yeshiva's dramatic ruling: accepting a set number of study hours daily, with "ten hours being the absolute minimum" for every student