Relive the Moments
Experience the electrifying moments as Gedolei Eretz Yisroel swept across the US and Canada on their second historic whirlwind tour on behalf of Keren Olam Hatorah — being mechazek tens of thousands and raising of tens of millions of dollars to save Torah in Eretz Yisroel. Relive the unforgettable scenes of Kavod Hatorah, achdus, and hisorerus below.
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Gedolei Yisroel Convene Emergency Asifa in Bnei Brak, Call On Every Yid to Support Keren Olam Hatorah
June 01, 2026
Roshei yeshiva, rabbanim, and admorim packed the Keter HaRimon hall in Bnei Brak on Sunday night for an emergency asifa for Keren Olam HaTorah, raising a unified cry over what the gedolim repeatedly described as the gravest assault on olam haTorah in Eretz Yisroel in decades.
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Roshei Yeshiva on the Impact of Keren Olam Hatorah
Roshei Yeshivos and Roshei Kollelim across Eretz Yisroel have spoken with one voice: Keren Olam HaTorah is the lifeline upon which limud haTorah in Eretz Yisroel depends. Hear them, in their own words, underscore its critical and irreplaceable role.
Rav Aviezer Piltz Shlit”a, Rosh Yeshivas Tifrach
Thanks donors for their mesiras nefesh and for recognizing how great this challenge is for Klal Yisroel. Without bnei Torah, he says, the current gezeirah would be unbearable. Those who truly understand wisdom know the value of supporting Torah — and the donors to Keren Olam HaTorah are among
Rav Chizkiyahu Nebenzahl shlit"a: Tzilo Shel Heichal
Speaks from the Old City of Yerushalayim, just steps from the Makom HaMikdash, Rav Nebenzahl expresses his deep gratitude for the support his kollel of more than 500 avreichem has received from Keren Olam HaTorah. In a time when yeshivos and kollelim across Eretz Yisroel are struggling under the
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Rav Yehuda Cohen shlit”a: Rosh Yeshivas Yakirei Yerushalayim
Emphasizes the vital role Keren Olam HaTorah plays.
“Keren Olam HaTorah is an extremely important organization,” he said. “The monthly support it provides is a tremendous help, bringing stability during a very difficult financial period.”
Harav Yitzchok Ehrenfeld shlit"a: Rosh Yeshiva Beis Shmaye
Explains that when the malach of Eisav struck Yaakov Avinu’s thigh, he was not simply striking Yaakov, but the bnei torah as well.
“Now is such a time,” the rosh yeshiva says, “when Yaakov — the bnei Torah — is limping.” Yet, he reminds us, Hashem
Rav Yosef Chevroni shlit"a: Rosh Yeshivas Chevron
Attests that the Israeli government’s drastic funding cuts last year left yeshivos with no path forward on their own. There was simply no way for the mosdos to restructure fast enough, nor to build donor relationships in time to keep their doors open. At that critical moment, he says, Keren
Rav Yochanan Winer shlit"a: Rosh Yeshivas Karlin
Speaks as the shaliach for more than 700 avreichim, Harav Yochanan Winer shlit"a, the Rosh Yeshiva of Karlin, states that “it is frightening to imagine what would have happened had Keren Olam Hatorah not existed.”
“The Keren has literally saved us. I have no doubt that the zechus
Harav Shlomo Englander shlit”a: Rosh Yeshivas Bais Shmaye of Bnei Brak
Says The Olam HaTorah has flourished in the generations following the Holocaust, but with such growth come moments of challenge that demand action and responsibility. In times like these, it is the supporters of Keren Olam HaTorah who rise to the occasion, sustaining limud hatorah and ensuring its
Rav Yisroel Nachman Lerner shlit”a: Rosh Yeshiva Gedolah of Lubavitch–Beit Shemesh
Says that since the government’s decree went into effect, every yeshiva has been impacted.
“Keren Olam HaTorah came at exactly the right time,” he explains. “Through the monthly stipends, it gave us an anchor of hope — the ability to continue being marbitzei
Rav Tzvi Rabinowitz shlit”a: Rosh Yeshivas Boyan
Acknowledges the difficult matzav mosdos in Eretz Yisroel are facing, yet he expressed deep confidence that this nisayon will pass and that every bochur will be able to remain in yeshiva. What matters now, he explained, is who will be zoche to carry the zechus of sustaining Torah during this
Rav Moshe Tzadka shlit”a, Rosh Yeshivas Porat Yosef
Says that we know the entire world stands on Torah, and that if Torah learning were to stop even for a single moment, the world would cease to exist. Yet the question remains: how can Torah be learned constantly when people must also earn a parnassah?
“That is why Hashem created the
Harav Shmuel Tal shlit”a, Rosh Yeshivas Toras HaChaim
Expresses his gratitude to the tomchim who made it possible for yeshivos to continue learning and remain financially stable, uninterrupted, despite the terrible gezeirah. “Without their support,” he says, “we literally would not be able to exist. Through your generosity, you
Harav Shaul Alter Shlit”a: Rosh Yeshiva of Pnei Menachem
Stresses the Kiddush Hashem being made by those supporting Keren Olam Hatorah. There are not always opportunities to fulfill the mitzvah of kiddush Hashem, but at this moment — when there are efforts to uproot Torah and undermine the entire world of Torah in Eretz Yisroel — anyone who
Harav Eliezer Kahaneman shlit”a: Nasi of Ponevezh Yeshiva & Kollel
Expresses his hakaras hatov to the countless supporters who have contributed to Keren Olam HaTorah. He noted that the initiative is a continuation of the original Keren HaTorah established by the Chofetz Chaim, Rav Chaim Ozer Grodzinsky, & his grandfather, Ponevezher Rav, to support Mosdos
Harav Avraham Salim shlit”a: Chaver Moetzes Chachmei HaTorah & Rosh Yeshivas Meor HaTorah
Expresses his deep appreciation to all those who work tirelessly on behalf of Keren Olam HaTorah & to the many donors who support this monumental effort, saying their dedication ensures the continued preservation & blossoming of Torah learning in Eretz Yisroel during this challenging
The moments that moved a nation
These images capture the story of a world united in the defense and preservation of Torah — each one a testament to the mission, and to the people whose dedication made it possible.
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