In light of the current security circumstances, Maran Rav Moshe Hillel Hirsch, rosh yeshiva of Yeshivas Slabodka, has directed talmidei hayeshiva to forgo all scheduled excursions during bein hazemanim.
“All trips will be canceled and the talmidim will sit in the bais medrash to study Torah for the merit of Klal Yisrael, for the return of the abductees and for the speedy recovery of the wounded,” Rav Hirsch instructed.
Reb Yehuda Weissfish, the chairman of the Igud Hayeshivos, expressed his feelings over the situation, stating, “Unfortunately, we are forced to cancel all our trips, that were planned with great effort, despite the loss of over a million shekels to our organization.”
He added, “And just as we have received merit for this demand, so we will receive merit for canceling our plans.”
The municipality of Bnei Brak also announced the cancellation of upcoming trips. “Trips scheduled for Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday are canceled,” read the message sent to the coordinators.
“We are in contact with the leaders of the community and are coordinating with them if and what activities will be possible. We will let the public know when we have reached a decision.”
{Matzav.com Israel}
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