Los Angeles was transformed this week into a vibrant center of Torah activity, as tens of thousands joined together in tefillah, chizuk, and unity on behalf of Keren Olam HaTorah. The multi-day event included tefillos in private homes, shiurim delivered by leading roshei yeshiva, a grand community dinner, and a massive public rally attended by multitudes in the city’s Saban Stadium last night.
The mission of Gedolei Yisroel to strengthen Keren Olam HaTorah began Tuesday morning with tefillos in the homes of generous hosts who had the merit of welcoming the visiting gedolim. Prominent philanthropists and members of the Los Angeles community joined in the uplifting tefillos, setting the tone for a day devoted entirely to the honor of Torah.
Throughout the day, shiurim and divrei chizuk were delivered in the city’s yeshivos and kollelim by the roshei yeshiva. Among those who addressed the gatherings were Rav Chaim Peretz Berman, Rosh Yeshivas Ponovezh, and Rav Yosef Chevroni, Rosh Yeshivas Chevron, whose words inspired deep reflection and renewed commitment to Torah study and support.
At midday, a major fundraising dinner was hosted at the home of Reb Yitzchok Unger. Dozens of leading members of the community took part in the elegant and spiritually charged event. Throughout the evening, divrei chizuk and heartfelt expressions of gratitude were shared by the visiting rabbonim, who praised the donors for their devotion to sustaining Torah learning. Deeply moved by the call to action, participants pledged substantial contributions to Keren Olam HaTorah, driven by a shared sense of mission and partnership with the lomdei Torah in Eretz Yisroel.
The highlight of the day came that evening, when the grand rally was held at Los Angeles’ Saban Stadium. The massive arena was filled to capacity as thousands gathered to hear words of inspiration from Gedolei Yisroel in a scene of awe and unity rarely witnessed in the city.
Presiding over the gathering was Rav Dov Landau, Rosh Yeshivas Slabodka, joined by other gedolim including Rav Yaakov Hillel, Rav Yeruchem Olshin, Rav Chaim Peretz Berman, Rav Eliezer Yehuda Finkel, and Rav Yosef Chevroni.
The event left an indelible impression on the city’s Jewish community. As the uplifting evening drew to a close, countless attendees came forward to contribute generously toward the continued growth of Keren Olam HaTorah and the strengthening of Torah study across Eretz Yisroel.
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