A Yeshiva with a Different Focus

This is a place for boys who already know how to learn, have discipline, but want to learn how to truly daven.
There are many yeshivas that focus on teaching discipline.
This yeshiva is different.

👉 Our focus is on davening with depth and sincerity — davening that will bring Moshiach Now.

Shabbat Shalom Message & Yeshiva Vision

Gratitude and Reflection

Shabbat Shalom. Today is one of the last days of the year, and I want to begin by thanking Hashem for everything He has given me, especially for guiding and directing me in the right path. It has not always been easy, but I welcome the challenges, as they make us stronger.

One of the important lessons I have learned recently is the value of structure and rules. To anyone who may have been affected by my lack of clarity in this regard, I sincerely apologise.

Clarifying the Vision

Moving forward, I will strive to be much clearer about expectations. My vision for a yeshiva, seminary, and Chabad centre in Efrat remains unchanged. With Hashem’s help, and with the Rebbe’s brachos, it will succeed and grow.

I have realised, however, that not every boy or person who wishes to be here is necessarily a good fit. In my naivety, I thought the yeshiva should cater for everyone. I have since learned otherwise. Therefore, I am fine-tuning the vision to focus on a core group of boys dedicated to davening, learning, mitzvos, and chesed in the community.

Expectations and Requirements

The prerequisite for participation is a commitment to these core areas.

- Independence: Any boy who comes here must not need constant prompting. If help or resources are needed, they will be provided, but this is not a place for boys who need to be woken up or reminded of basic responsibilities.
- Morning Schedule: Attendance is required 30 minutes before shacharis, participation throughout davening, and remaining 30 minutes after—a minimum of two hours each morning.
- Evening Schedule: Attendance is required 30 minutes before mincha, through mincha, maariv, and 30 minutes after maariv.
- Learning: We will also study the halachos of davening according to the Alter Rebbe’s Shulchan Aruch.

If a boy cannot commit to this schedule, this is not the right environment for him.

Commitment and Consequences

Each program requires a minimum three-month commitment. Boys who attend in full will be provided with all their needs—food, accommodation, and facilities—at no cost.

However, any boy who fails to attend the required sedarim without written consent from hanhala will incur a $100 fine per missed attendance.

Conclusion

I am not expecting crowds to line up to join, and I am not in a rush. My focus is to find the right boys—the ones who will learn, daven, and live with chassidishkeit. With such boys, we will build the yeshiva, create light in the community, and bring Moshiach Now.