November 11, 2009
Kesher was delighted to welcome our very own Yosi Golberstien who came to Israel for a short visit. Yosi,the former Av Bayit, is temporarily living in the states.

October 25, 2009
Mazel Tov to Rabbi Yosef Silverstien on the birth ofhis son May he and all of your children be a source of Nachas to you and your entire family!

October 22, 2009
Harav Yeruchem Olshin Shlit"a, The Lakewood Yeshiva Rosh Yeshiva came to speak in Kesher.Among his inspiring words the Rosh Yeshiva said that although he turned down all request to speak in his short visit to Israel, he felt that he was unable to say no to Kesher. Being that the Yeshiva is dedicated to young men focused only on becoming better people deseves an extra effort on his part to be involved in it. His heartfelt words inspired staff and student alike!

September 1, 2009
Mazel Tov To Rabbi Motti Braun on the birth of his son! May you be Zoche to give him a bris on time and to raise him and all your other sons in Torah, Avodah and Yiras Shomyim

August 30, 2009
With great anticipation the yeshiva is looking forward to the new year. With the boys beginning to arrive this week the year promises to be amazing. We, the staff, are waiting to welcome back our returning students and to meet the new ones!

August 28, 2009
Mazel Tov to R' Gedalia Rosen - Kesher therapist - on the Bar Mitzvah of his son Avraham Yisroel. May he be source of Nachas to your entire family and all of Klal Yisroel!

August 23, 2009
Kesher would like to welcome our new Av Bayit. Menachem Scherman - a Kesher Alumnus - and his wife have returned to Israel to become the new Kesher Av Bayit. May your return to Eretz Yisroel be the beginning of a life filled with Mazel, Bracha and Hatzlacha. We know that the Yeshiva has become a better place now that you have joined the Faculty!

July 12, 2009
Rabbi Bradpiece is in the states this week. Contact Kesher office for contact information

July 10, 2009
Kesher would like to express our deepest condolences to our beloved Rosh Hayeshiva Rabbi Schoen and his family on the passing of Mr. Mattisyahu Fishbain z"l the father of Rebbetzin Schoen. May you be conforted among the mourners of Zion and Yerushalayim!

July 8, 2009
Kesher would like to wish the greatest cook in the world ALON a mazel tov on the birth of his baby boy. Bris this Tuesday @ 4:00 p.m. in "Sharrei Hair" (near the Yeshiva) May you be Zoche to bring him up in Torah, Avodah and Yirat Shamayim!

June 28, 2009
Come taste Louie's delicious treats in Lawrence on Sunday afternoon. Sunday, June 28th 4:30pm - 8:30pm 2 Lakeside Drive W Lawrence, NY 11559 Please call me if you have any questions. Or just to say hi. 718-614-8200

June 26, 2009
Catch up with old friends and Rabbeim! The Shabbaton will be taking place this week the Shabbos of June 27th, Parshas Korach Meals will be taking place at the following places: Night: Kulefsky, 1639 E29th. st. b/w P & Q Day: Kurland, 1344 E 23rd st. b/w M & N Shaleshudes: Kolko, 1222 E31st. st. b/w L & M

June 20, 2009

Rabbis Schoen, Golberstien, Auerbach, Silverstien and Simon will all be in the states as of Sunday June 21st!

They can be contacted at the following numbers:

Rabbi Schoen: 917-842-3953

R' Yosi Golberstien: 718-614-8200

R' Gedalia Auerbach: (June 21st. - July 2nd.) 347-406-3209

R' Doni Silerstien:(June 26th. - July 2nd) 718-614-6973

R' B.D. Simon: (June 21st. - July 2nd.) 516-312-6555

May 19, 2009
Mazel Tov to our Rosh Yeshiva, Rabbi Schoen on the birth of his grandson! May he and all the rest of your children and grandchildren be a source of nachas to you and the entire Klal Yisroel

May 15, 2009
The Yeshiva would like to wish Rabbi Feingold a hearty Mazel Tov on the birth of his son. May you be Zoche to bring him up L'torah, Chupah and Ma'asim Tovim

May 12, 2009
The Yeshiva would like to wish Rabbi Malinowitz a hearty Mazel Tov on the birth of his son. May you be Zoche to bring him up L'torah, Chupah and Ma'asim Tovim!

May 10, 2009
MAZEL TOV MAZEL TOV!!!!! the Friedland's have a new baby!! A baby boy was born to the Friedland's!May you be zoche "L'gadlo L'tora L'cupah UL'Maasim Tovim!! May he and all the rest of your children and grandchildren be a source of nachas to you and the entire Klal Yisroel

May 1, 2009
Mazel tov to our dear alumnus Aryeh Czarka on the birth of his son. May he grow to be a source of Nachas to the entire family

April 21, 2009
On כ"ז ניסן Kesher was honored to have General Yeshai Beher, a general in the Israeli Army. The general was in command of one of the four units that took part in the daring Israeli rescue of the Entebbe hostages in 1976. The General enthralled the boys by relating a first hand account of what took place during the spectacular rescue. After the speech there was a question and answer session where the boys got to ask about Entebbe in particular and the situation in Eretz Yisroel in general.

April 1, 2009
Mazel Tov to Dovid Fine on his engagement to Yona Keleman. May you be Zoche to build a Bayis Ne'eman B'yisroel!

March 25, 2009
Mazel Tov to Reuven Handlesman on his engagement to Bracha Katzin. May you be Zoche to build a Bayis Ne'eman B'yisroel!

March 8, 2009
In an amazing night the success of Kesher shone bright! In the American Football in Israel league Kesher took first place 26 - 20 playing against Torat Shraga In the Unity of the Band competition competing against 12 other bands, The Kesher band independently known as Az Yashir led by Nechemia Bochner along with lead guitarist David Goldstone, Bassist Bentzion Goldberg and Drummer Dovid Chesner won first place by an absolute landslide!! WAY TO GO KESHER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

February 20, 2009
Mazel Tov to Simcha Spira on the birth of his son! May you be zoche to bring him to the bris in the proper time and to raise him L'Torah, L'Chupah and Ma'asim Tovim!!

February 19, 2009
Mazel Tov to Menachem Mendle (munchies)Stien on his engagement to Debbie Katz. May you be Zoche to build a Bayis Ne'eman B'yisroel!

February 17, 2009
Mazel Tov to Eli Behar on the birth of his son! May you be zoche to bring him to the bris in the proper time and to raise him L'Torah, L'Chupah and Ma'asim Tovim!

February 10, 2009
Mazel tov to our dear alumnus Avi Winter on the birth of his daughter. May she grow to be a source of Nachas to the entire family

February 1, 2009
In our continuous effort to give the boys healthy extracurricular activities, Kesher has installed two new state-of-the art treadmills. These treadmills are a welcome addition to our already "hooked up" work out room!

January 19, 2009
Mazel tov to our dear alumnus Eli Mintzon the birth of his daughter. May she grow to be a source of Nachas to the entire family

January 16, 2009
Mazel Tov to our Av Bayis Yosi Golberstien on the Pidyon Haben for his son, Nochum Yona. May he grow big in Torah, get to the chippah have tons of Maasim Tovim.

January 14, 2009
Rabbi Simon will be arriving in the states on Sunday Jan. 18th. for ten days. The purpous of this trip is to meet up and reconnect with our Alumni. Please contact Rabbi Simon to work out a get-together. He can be contacted by the following numbers: In Israel(Untill Shabbos - Shemos) 732-276-2786 In the U.s (As of Jan 18th) 516-312-6555

January 1, 2009
Rabbi Schoen has finally agreed to become "Hooked Up"! He now has an Email address! Please feel free to contact him any time and any place at michaelschoen33@yahoo.com

January 1, 2009
The yeshiva went on an overnight trip this week. Heading south, we started with a hike which ened by the Yam Hamelech. Those without cuts and some foolish ones with cut swent for a swim in the dead sea. Ouch!. Overnight we slept in a Bedouin tent at a Moshav. The schedule called for Paint Balling but due to the sensitive situation in the south we had to settle for bowling. All in all it was a very relaxing trip

December 18, 2008
Kesher friends and family would like to wish a huge Mazel Tov to R' Moshe Dickman on the birth of his son. May he along with the rest of your family give tons of Nachas to everyone!

December 16, 2008
The Yeshiva would like to wish a Hartzigeh Mazel Tov to R' Yoely Doppelt on the birth of his son. May He and all of your children be a source of nachas to all!

December 14, 2008
The entire Kesher family would like to wish a deep and heartfelt Mazel Tov to our Av Bayit, Yosi Golberstien on the birth of his son. May he be a source of tremendous Nachas to your entire family!

December 1, 2008
In its continuous effort to instill in the students a sense of connection to Israel, the yeshiva has begun an Ulpan class. Taught by one of our professional staff members the boys are introduced to the fundamental basics of the Hebrew language along with basic words to put to their daily use.

November 27, 2008
The students went on a trip this week. Starting with a walk along the Old City Wall the boys had a guided tour of all the various sections of the old city of Jerusalem with all their historical backgrounds. They then went towards the Caves dating back to the time of King Chizkiyahu making a stop in the Holocaust museum of Ir David. The day ended with Marriv by the Kosel followed by a heartfelt Kumzitz in the Old City. The boys came back with a deeper appreciation of their heritage.

November 17, 2008
Mazel Tov to Binyomin Freedman and Aron Greenstien on their Siyum on Meseches Kidushin. The siyum was made in memory of Binyomin's mother a"h and Aron's father z"l May their children always be a source of z'chusim for their neshomos!

November 17, 2008
In our continuous effort to help the boys in self improvement, the yeshiva brought in Mr, Ron Bower from the Dale Carnegie Institution to address the boys. Attended by both staff and students, the speech was informative and well received

November 17, 2008
Kehser was honored to have Rabbi Motti Berger from Aish Hatorah speak. Well versed in many topics the boys enjoyed a wide range of refreshing views on different issues that they were and are dealing with.

October 16, 2008
On Thursday, Chol Hamoed Sukkos, the Yeshiva had a combined Simchas Bais Hashoeva and Hacnosas Sefer Torah. Commissioned by Mr. & Mrs. Dovy Kurland from Brooklyn, the excitement was palpable as the Sefer Torah was brought to its new home in the Yeshiva. Accompanied by singing and dancing the entire neighborhood turned out to join the entire Kesher staff and student body for the procession. Following the Hachnasas Sefer Torah there was a Simchas Bais Hashoeva which went on until midnight

October 6, 2008
A group of about 15 boys went with the Rosh Yeshiva Rabbi Bradpiece to the Meah Shearim Kaporros Market. Watching and participating in the entire procces from the buying to the slaugtering was a learning experience for many of the boys.

September 28, 2008
The students explored the Kosel Tunnels today. Constantly getting bigger, the tunnels give amazing insight into the brilliance of King Shlomo's Beis Hamikdash.

September 17, 2008

After a couple of weeks of full-time classes, the yeshiva took a break to let the students see some of the most beautiful sights in Eretz Yisroel. The two-day hike in the Golan included; the Black Canyon, banana-boating, sleeping under the stars, and some delicious Kesher-style barbecuing. The talmidim returned refreshed and invigorated, ready to continue their studies.

September 4, 2008
To ease over the begining of the year, the Yeshiva took the boys Bowling for a couple of hours of relaxation. The relativly new bowling alley located in Maale Adumim was rented exclusivly for kesher and the boys and the staff had a great time!

September 3, 2008

How can one come to Israel and nott immediatly go to the Kosel? Kesher took all the boys to the Western Wall. It was an emotionally charged trip as for many of the boys it was their very first time there.

Following the Kosel the boys headed over to the house of our Administrater Rabbi Jonny Kessler for a delicious BBQ.

September 2, 2008
Kesher has begun the new year. All the staff were on hand to welcome the arriving boys. The returning boys were happy to return while the new boys were quickly made to fella apart of the Kesher family. During the first few days there was a "Eat & Meet" where the boys got to know the staff members and each other while enjoying light refreshments. Thursday the classes started as regular and are in full swing.

September 1, 2008
Kesher would like to welcome it's two new staff members. Rabbi Yitzchok Kornblau, a popular author of books for children, has been learning with teenaged boys for the past twenty years. R' Eliezer (Zeus) Elefant is an alumni of Kesher and has now returned to the yeshiva as staff

September 1, 2008

The Yeshiva has opened up a new Beis Medresh Program. Made up mostly of boys returning for a third year in Kesher, the program is geared towards boys that are dedicated to growth both in Torah and on a personal level. The boys learn three Sedarim a day and live in their own apartment within the Yeshiva.

May 25, 2008

The Entire Kesher family would like to express it's deep and heartfelt condolences to Lazer Shtundel om the untimely passing of his father Mr. Charles Shtundel Z"l

Hamakom Yenachem Eschem Besoch Shar Aveilie Tzion V'Yerushalaim

May 25, 2008
Mazel Tov to Shmuel Sherr on his completion of Mishnayos Seder Nashim. May you finish many more Mesectos!

May 22, 2008
Kesher went on a two day trip this week. The trip included Rappeling, camping out in a Bedowin tent and a pre-dawn hike up Masada for Shachris at vasikin.It was an amazing trip!

May 17, 2008

There was a beautiful Shabbaton on Shabbos Parshas Behar. Arranged and hosted by the Beis Shemesh staff it was a memorable event.

Friday night:

A uplifting Davening with a speech given between Kabbolas Shabbos and Mariv by the Rosh Hayeshiva Rabbi Schoen who came especially to Beir shemesh to partake in the shabbaton

A delicious meal hosted bty Rabbi & Rebbetzin Braun

Oneg Shabbos hosted By Rabbi Eli Behar

Shabbos day

Meals by the hosts

Inspiring Shiur by Rabbi Chezky Dickman

Seudas Shlishis

Hosted by the Bruans with a great speech by local politician from the Degel party R' Akiva Lebovich

May 8, 2008
The Yehsiva went on a paintball trip in honor of Yom Hatzmaut. Leaving at 6:00 p.m. the boys drove to Kfar Saba for four hours of paint balling with a break in the middle for a delicious BBQ for dinner.

May 4, 2008
Kesher left today on its' annual White Water Rafting trip. Rafting down the Jordon River, it promises to be an exciting trip.

May 1, 2008
The yeshiva finished its' special pesach program. Catered for the 20- 25 students that stayed in Israel, the program was made up of daily shiurim and short trips. Included in the trips were a delightful trip to the Jerusalem Bibliacal zoo and a great Segway tour around the old city. The Program culnimated in a two day overnight trip to the north.

April 28, 2008
Mazel Tov to Rabbi Zev Horowitz on the birth of his son. May you be zoche to have a lot of nachas from all of your children!

April 18, 2008
Mazel Tov to Rabbi Simon on the birth of his daughter. May you be zoche to have a lot of nachas from all of your children!

April 11, 2008
Mazel Tov to Rabbi Wehl on the birth of his son. May you be zoche to have a lot of nachas from all of your children!

April 3, 2008
Mazel Tov to Rabbi Simon on the birth of his son. May you be zoche to have a lot of nachas from all of your children!

April 3, 2008
Mazel Tov to Rabbi Gedalia Auerbach on the birth of his daughter. May you be zoche to have a lot of nachas from all of your children!

March 17, 2008

The Kesher Purim Mesibah was a smashing success besides for being a whole lot of fun.The Mesibah which ended off with music and dancing was highlighted by the Kesher Purim Play. Written and produced by BENYAMIN FREEDMAN and JASON YATKOWITZ, directed by YOSI GOLBERSTIEN and acted by SIMCHA MALIN, MOSHE MARKOWITZ, ALEX REICH, MEIR STIEN, MENACHEM STIEN, YOSSI TARLOW, TZVI KAHAN and DONI SKLAR, the play was absolutely amazing!!

March 16, 2008
Kesher is extremely proud of the three boys that made a siyum on Meseches Megilla. SHMUEL SHERR made his siyum by his parents purim Seudah on Friday. LOUIE SEIF made his siyum by the Purim Seudah held in Rabbi Motti Brauns home on Friday in Beit Shemesh. YITZY NEUMANN made hid siyum for the whole yeshiva on Motzoei Shabbos, right before the Kesher Purim Play. May you all be Zoche to finish many more Mesechtos!! Amen!

March 15, 2008
The second winner of the PFP (Points for Participation) program was announced. In a raffel held at the beginning of the Kesher Purim Party the Lucky winner was Menachem Mendel Stien! Keep up the good work Menachem!

March 12, 2008
By a major BBQ held in the home of Rabbi Jonny Kessler - the administrator, the first PFP winner was announced. In a raffel with many participents our very own DAVID GOLDSTONE won 1000.00 shekels worth of electronic equipment. The timing was perfect as David's guitar had just broken and needed to be replaced. BARUCH HASHEM!!

March 8, 2008
The Yeshiva had a Melave Malka in honor of Rosh Chodesh Adar Beis. Hosted by Rabbi Simon in his home, over 30 boys attended. Delicious food and a moving Kumzitz made the evening beautiful.

March 6, 2008
The Yeshiva has began a new incentive program today. Geared at keeping the motivation strong untill the end of the Zman and during the Purim season, the boys earn points for excellence which can be redeemed for various prizes. The boys have enthusiastically embraced the program.

March 2, 2008
Rabbi Kurland, the Rosh Yeshiva of Shar Yoshuv in Far Rockaway adressed the yeshiva. The speech was well attended and enjoyed by all

February 28, 2008

Rabbi Chezky Dickman and the Bekiyus Shiur made a siyum today. The Siyum included Rabbi Dickman and four boys : Reuven Hadelsman, Dovid Fine, Yitzchok Meir Stien and Elchonon Wolff. There was a beautiful dinner served in the dining room in honor of the Siyum and the Mesaimim each spoke heartfelt words expressing their deep feelings of satisfaction as well as their Hakoras Hatov to their freinds, family and Hashem.

February 20, 2008
The Yeshiva spent a beautiful shabbos in the mystical city of Tzfas. The Yeshiva was joined by most of the rabbeim as well as their families which added a lot. . Friday night davening in Breslov, the zemiros filled meals, a beautiful oneg shabbos, and insparational speeches and shiurim, it was a shabbos to be remembered.

February 20, 2008
Kesher had an amazing ski trip on Mount Hermon. Due to a forecast of bad weather which ended up not happening, people stayed away and the mountain was empty for the boys to enjoy.

February 3, 2008

Yosi Golberstien has left to the states to begin recruitment for 2009.

Yosi can be contacted at: (718) 614-8200 or emailed at: admissions@kesherisrael.com, ryg@kesherisrael.com

December 13, 2007
Mazel Tov to Rabbi Menachem Gelb on the birth of a baby boy. May he and all of your children be a source of Nachas to you and your entire family!

December 13, 2007
With the belief that vacation during Chanuka may not be so benificial, the yeshiva went on a two day trip to the North immediatly following the chag. Sleeping in the Kinor Hotel near Teveria The boys hiked Nachal Amud on the first day and were able to enjoy the facilities of the hotel including a jecuzi, sauna and workout room the rest of the time. On the way back to Jerusalem we stopped for a scenic Jeeping tour of the Golan.

December 12, 2007

The Rosh Hayeshiva, Rabbi Michoel Schoen, left today to the U.S.

He can be reached at 917-842-3953

December 10, 2007
Hosted by the Rabbis living in Beit Shemesh there was an amazing Chanuka Party for the boys. Homemade food along with a great atmosphere made the event memorable. Special Thanks to Rabbis Motti Braun and Gedalia Aurbach.

December 6, 2007
Mazel Tov to Rabbi Yehoshua Strajcheron the birth of a baby boy. May he and all of your children be a source of Nachas to you and your entire family!

December 6, 2007
Mazel Tov to Dov Wollner on the birth of twins, a baby boy and a baby girl. May they be a source of Nachas to you and your entire family!

December 6, 2007
Kesher had its annual Chanuka Mesiba held in the Kaliv Hall. Accompanied by the Kesher band there was great food, insparational speeches and lively dancing.

November 29, 2007
Kesher went to visit the caves of Bar Kochva as well as got a historical background of the area where the Chashmanoim lived. They also had the opportunity to daven at the grave of Dan the son of Yaakov Avienu. It was a trip enloyed by all.

November 28, 2007
Hearty Mazel Tov to Rabbi Chezky Dickman on the birth of a baby girl. May she and all of your children be a source of nachas to you and your entire family!

November 25, 2007
Mazel Tov to Rabbi Nechemia Malinowitz on the birth of a baby girl May she and all of your children be a source of Nachas to you and your entire family!

November 7, 2007
Kesher had a truly uplifting experience davening by Kever Rachel. Scheduled was also Ma'aras Hamachpela but due to security reasons we were unable to go. Instead we went to the graves of Shimon Hatzadik and Shmuel Hanavi. On the rooftop of Shmuel's grave wuth a view of Jerusalem spread out in front of us, we had a moving kumzitz.

November 5, 2007
Mazel Tov to Mordechai Gold on his completion of Seder Mo'ed and Tenach. May you be zoche to have many more Torah accomplishments in the future!!

October 31, 2007

The Yeshiva went on a trip to Migdal David, the Tunnels of Chizkiyahu and the Kosel Hama'aravi. Leaving after morning classes, the boys walked on th ewall surrounding the old city of Jerusalem while getting an historical background of the area. They then walked through the tunnels built by Chizkiyahu with the braver boys walking through without any light at all. All in all it was a fun as well as informative trip.

October 20, 2007

Yup it's true, it acually happened, Maximum Simcha is a chosson!!!!

Engaged to Amy Duskis from Atlanta and Monsey

GEVALLLLED!!!

October 19, 2007

Kesher would like to express its deep and heartfelt condolences to our cook Alon Menashe on the passing of his mother.

May Hashem comfort you among all the mourners of Zion and Yerushalayim!

October 19, 2007
The Thursday Night Mishmar program resumed. Under the leadership of the multi talented Rabbi Nechemia Malinowitz, the boys heard a shiur in what is in store for us when Moshiach comes, while enjoying piping hot homemade cholent, a spiritual food in itself. It was attended by about twenty five boys

October 19, 2007

After a long two week absence, the Rosh Yeshiva was warmly welcomed back in Yeshiva. He was greatly missed by the staff and students alike.

Bruchim Habaim

October 18, 2007
Bid Mazel tov to Rabbi Moshe Dickman on the birth of his new beautiful baby daughter, Esther Hadassa. May she be a source of nacha sto you and your entire family.

October 10, 2007
After an umbelievable three day Eilat trip, Kesher classes resumed in full swing. The boys, rejuvanated by their trip, are eagerly participating in all of their classes.

October 7, 2007
Kesher left this morning on its three day annual Eilat trip. The boys and accompaning staff are anticipating an amazing three days!

October 1, 2007
On Monday night, fourth day of Chol Hamoed, there was a Simchas Bies Hashoeva held in the Yeshiva. The evening began with a delicious Seudah (chinese) held in the yeshiva sukkah prepared in our brand new meat kitchen by our amazing chef, Alon. Following bentching everyone went into the beis medresh where, led by Huna Friedland, Shloime Storch and the kesher band, the singing and dancing went well into the night.

September 24, 2007
Although classes continued between Yom Kipper and Sukkos, the Yeshiva went on a special schedule. With morning classes as usual, the afternoons were on a more relaxed system with the yeshiva giving the boys a chance to prepare themselves for the upcoming chag. We also offered afternoon activities for those that wrer interested. On Monday September 24th. the boys went horseback riding in Netanya. On tuesday there was an afternoon baseball game played in Gan Sacher followed by a Bar-b-que.

September 20, 2007
Yeshiva Gevuras Yitzchok - Kesher would like to wish a warm and heartfelt Mazel Tov to Rabbi Feingold on the birth of his son. May he and all of your children be a source of nachas to you and your entire family

September 19, 2007
A group of about 25 boys went with the Rosh Yeshiva Rabbi Bradpiece to the Meah Shearim Kaporros Market. Watching and participating in the entire procces from the buying to the slaugtering was a learning experience for many of the boys.

September 16, 2007
A large group[ of boys led by Rabbi German went to the Araba Minim Market at the Shefah Mall to buy their Lulov and Esrog sets. Due to the fact that it was Erev Sukkos, Rabbi German assisted the boys in buying beautiful sets at rock bottom prices.

September 15, 2007
The Yeshiva went to the Western Wall - the Kosel where the students got to daven by the Kosel as well as go down into the Kosel tunnels. In the tunnels the boys saw the excavations going on and they got a chance to daven at the closest point available today to the Kodesh Hakadashim. It was a very uplifting experience.

September 10, 2007
As part of our ongoing attempt to expose the students to the various parts of Eretz Yisroel, Kesher went on its first hike of the year. Hiking the beautiful Wadi Ein Gedi the boys had a great time. Following the hike we stopped off for a swim in the Yam Hamelech - the dead sea.

September 4, 2007
Kesher was proud to welcome all of their new and returning students. The first two days began with our "Eat and Meet" program. The students can come to the dining room for a snack while meeting the Kesher staff. After everyone got to know each other, the regular classes began.

September 1, 2007
Due to a technical failure in our server many of our news items were lost. We apoligize for the inconvienence.

March 8, 2007
Copies of the Purim play in Yeshiva will be available in the U.S. as of next week. To recieve a copy, please contact us at alumni@kesherisrael.com

March 8, 2007
For the third week in a row the Yeshiva will be having a Thursday night mishmar program. Under the talented leadership of Rabbi Nechemia Malinowitz, the program has proven to be a huge success. The program runs from 10:00 p.m. untill 11:00 p.m. and is made up of a voluntary shiur for those who wish to participate and the obligitory eating of pipin' hot Cholent by all of the attendees.

March 6, 2007
An amazing Purim was experienced by the entire Yeshiva. Starting off with a Lebedige purim seudah by Rabbi German in Beit Shemesh on the first day of Purim, the boys then came back to the yeshiva for Megilla reading and the Yeshiva Mesibah. The Mesiba started off with an amazing play written and directed by Menachem Scherman and Yossi Golberstien and acted out by Ari Jacobs , Jason Yatkowitz , Mendy Katz , Doni Grun , Yaakov Bogoff , Binyomin Freedman , Yossi Lebowitz , Lazer Shtundel and with a guest appearance by Moshe Brownstien . Following the play there was singing and dancing well into the night. Purim day the boys went to the various Rabbeim for the Purim Seudah.

March 1, 2007
The Gevuras Yitzchok - Kesher Seforim Library was dedicated by Mr. and Mrs. Dov Kurland from Brooklyn, New York. The Library was dedicated in honor of Mr. Kurlands parents and in memory of Mrs. Kurlands parents. In his speech at the seudah following the dedication, Mr. Kurland said that it is especially befitting to dedicate a seforim library in honor of his parents who dearly love seforim and yibodel lechaim his in-laws who shared the same love.

February 28, 2007

The Yeshiva was honored to have Rabbi Asher Wade former priest and now a Rabbi address them. In his facinating speech, Rabbi Wade gave background to his story and explained fundamental concepts of Judaism that he came to realize through his search for truth. The students and staff were mesmerized and kept on talking to him well after the speech was done

February 13, 2007
Rabbi Chezky Dickman and his Bekiyus shiur made a siyum on Meseches Makos. There was a specially catered meal served for the whole Yeshiva in honor of the occasion. May you all be Zoche to continue making strides in your Torah learning and finish many more Mesechtos!

February 12, 2007
The Yeshiva had a beautiful Shabbaton in Tzfas this Shabbos Parshas Yisro. Joined on Friday by most of the staff there was a full and exciting program for the whole Shabbos. Arranged and led by the Kesher Rebbe and Tiyul Coodinator, Rabbi Motti Braun the Shabbaton was a smashing success!! Friday night davening in Breslov, Oneg Shabbos following the delicious meal and the many shiurim were just some of the thrills felt by the boys. The walking tour of Tzfas on Shabbos afternoon was enjoyed by many and the Seuda Shlishis was a truly spiritual event. All in all the entire trip was phenomanal!

February 11, 2007
Kesher went on its annual ski trip on Mt. Hermon. Leaving at 2:30 in the morning on Thursday, The boys stopped for Davening in Meron by the grave of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai, ate breakfast and then hit the slopes. Due to heavy snowfalls on the previous days the skiing conditions were spectacular. At the end of the day the boys stopped off to daven at the grave of the famous Choni Hamagal. Aftyer hearing the story of how Choni Hamagal brough rain for the Jews one of the Rabbeim made a siyum on Meseches Taanis. It made a great ending to a great day. After staying overnight in Tzfas the boys went Jeeping on Friday morning stopping off at the Graves of Rabbi Yehuda Hanasi, Abaya and Rava. Being at the graves of the very people they were learning about in the Gemorah classes was very meaningfull to many of the boys. After the jeeping the boys went back to Tzfas to prepare for the Shabbaton with the Rabbeim.

February 9, 2007

Major MAZEL TOV to Rabbi and Mrs. Yitz Rubin on the birth of their brand new baby boy!!! May he grow up to have a stunning voice and may he bring loads of nachas to you and your entire family!!

The Entire Kesher Family

February 7, 2007
The Kesher Yeshiva along with all the Kollel guys would like to wish a hearty Mazel Tov to Kollel alumnus Shimon Kaye on the birth of his new baby boy. May he be a source of nachas to you and all of Kllal Yisroel!

February 7, 2007
Big fat Mazel Tov to Kesher Rebbe, Rabbi Efraim Stauber on the birth of a new Geshmake Meidaleh to the Stauber clan. Loads of Nachas!! (Can't wait for the "Rock the House" Kiddush!!!)

February 4, 2007
The Kesher Rabbis along with all of the students and Alumni would like to wish a huge Mazel Tov to Kesher alumni Yisroel Rabinowitz from Detroit upon his upcoming Marriage to Liba Scherman from Passaic N.J.!! May you be married in a "Mazeldike Shoh" and build a Bayis Ne'eman B'yisroel! Wish we could be there!!

January 30, 2007
The Vort os Shloime Storch will be taking place this Wednesday in Beit Shemesh. Call Kesher office for details

January 29, 2007
The entire, extended Kesher Family is ecstatic! Storch is a Chosson!! The lucky girl is Elisheva Lipkin, originally from Edison, New Jersey and now from Beit Shemesh Israel. May you guys have a great life together and build a Bayis Ne'eman B'yisroel. Make sure to live near the yeshiva for meals and all. Hook a brother up!!

January 29, 2007
Kesher was honored to have General Yeshai Beher, a general in the Israeli Army. The general was in command of one of the four units that took part in the daring Israeli rescue of the Entebbe hostages in 1976. The General enthralled the boys by relating, for the very first time in a public forum, a first hand account of what took place during those days. After the speech there was a question and answer session where the boys got to ask about Entebbe in particular and the situation in Eretz Yisroel in general.

January 22, 2007
By the request of a bunch of boys in the Yeshiva, Rabbi Boruch Veiner, an English speaking expert Sofer, came to kesher to speak to the boys. After giving them a crash course in the ins and outs of tefillin Harav Veiner checked many of the boys' Tefillin and did repairs wherever necessary. The boys left with Mehudar Tefillin as well as a new awareness of the mitzvoh of Tefillin.

January 17, 2007
A group of kesher boys led by Rabbi Yosef Wehl went to Bnei Braq to get a brocho from one of the Gedolei Hador, Harav Ahron Leib Shtienermen Shlit"a. After hearing a little bit about the program, Harav Shtienerman blessed each of the boys with Brocho and Hatzlocho.

January 14, 2007
All the Kesher gang wish a hearty Mazel Tov to Avrohom Moshe Gruner on his engagement to Deeaa Brach from Far Rockaway, New York. May you build a Bayis Ne'eman B'yisroel!!

December 4, 2006

Ein Gedi Shabbaton

On Shabbos Parshas Vayeitzei the yeshiva went on a two day Shabbaton. Starting with a hike through the beautiful Nachal David, the boys then camped overnight at the foot of Masada and then hiked up to the top in time to daven at Sunrise. Suffice to say the view was absolutely stunning. The boys were joined by the rest of the staff at the Ein Gedi Field School for a beautiful and uplifting Shabbos.

November 20, 2006
Gvuras Yitzchok - Kesher had the honor of being addressed by the Rav of Moshav Matisyahu the renowned Rabbi Ze'ev Leff Shlit"a. Rabbi Leff's inspiring words were enjoyed by staff and student alike.

November 19, 2006

The entire Kesher family would like to wish a "rock the house" MAZEL TOV to Kesher alumni Yisroel Rabinowitz from Detroit on his engagement to Liba Scherman from Passaic N.J.!!

Big Mazel Tov to the SHADCHAN our very own Menachem Scherman!!

November 19, 2006
A group of about twenty Kesher students along with Rabbis Gedalia Aurbach and Yitzchok Rubin took a trip to Bnei Braq where they had a private audience with one of the Gedolie Hadoe, Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky Shlit"a. The Trip was a spiritually uplifting experience to one and all.

September 29, 2006

Kesher has installed in the Yeshiva two new U.S. phone lines for the use of the students. The phones are free of charge and are availible most of the day.

Phone # 1: 718-878-6196

Phone # 2: 718-285-7973

September 28, 2006
Yes it is true! Doni and Chany Silverstien have a new baby and it's acually a GIRL!! May you be zoche to raise her and all of your children in Torah Chupah and Ma'asim Tovim

September 28, 2006

The entire extended Kesher Family would like to wish a heartfelt Mazel Tov Rabbi and Mrs. Motti Braun upon the birth of their new baby boy. May you be zoche to have tons of Nachas from him and all of your other children.

September 17, 2006
Kesher had a breakfast on Sunday September 17 th. in Lawrence hosted by Mr. Chaim and Esther Kopel. Attended by seventy friends of Kesher The attendees were graced by inspiring words of Chizuk from both the Rosh Yeshiva Rabbi Michoel Schoen as well as Rabbi Yehoshua Kalish. The events was enjoyed by all.

August 19, 2006

Mazel Tov to our beloved Administrator Rabbi Jonny Kessler and his family on the birth of their new baby son! May he and all of your children be a source of Nachas to all of Klall Yisroel!

August 17, 2006
Mazel tov to Yoni Greenwald a tutor in Kesher on his engagement to Sara Mensch from Passaic NJ. May you be Zoche to build a Bayis Ne'eman Biyisroel!

August 13, 2006

Major Mazel Tov to Aryeh Czarka on his engagement to Brooke Schwartz from Springfield. May you be zoche to build a bayis ne'eman biyisroel!

July 23, 2006

Kesher staff, students, alumni, potential students and friends all join together to wish a "Varemeh Chassidishe" Mazel Tov to our dear Huna and his entire family on the birth of his new baby son! The Bris will Iy"h be held in Kesher on Wednesday, Rosh Chodesh Av. May your new son, along with all of your children, be a source of nachas to you, your entire family and all of Klall yisroel!

June 29, 2006

Kesher will be having various reunions in the U.S. throughout the summer. They will be attended by the staff members that will be in the states at the time. Following are the details for the reunions:

Sunday, June 18th in New York!
Alumni BBQ!
Come see old friends and Kesher staff!
6:00pm
The Seif Residence
110 Hards Lane
Lawrence, NY 11559

Sunday, June 25th in Chicago !
Thinking About Israel?
Curious about Kesher? Bring a friend!
Alumni, friends, and all interested,
join us at our BBQ
5:00pm
The Wolper Residence
6731 N. Sacramento Ave
Chicago, IL 60645

Thursday, June 29th in Chicago !
Huna & Friends in Beis Ushi
Hang Out, Meet Kesher Staff, Grab a Snack 9:00 PM
6336 N. Lincoln Ave
Chicago, IL 60659

Thursday, June 29^th in Toronto!

Do you miss Kesher?

Thinking about Kesher?

Come meet our staff !

Chicken Nest @ 8:00pm

Call Rabbi Simon to confirm:

(718) 306-2938

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MONDAY NIGHT - JULY 3rd in New York
Take Me Out to the Ballgame!
Brooklyn Cyclones - Private Party Deck!
Curious about Kesher?
Meet the staff and students
Stay for *FIREWORKS* after the game!
7:00pm
Keyspan Park
(right next to Coney Island)
1904 Surf Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11224

Sunday, July 9th in Chicago !
Thinking About Israel?
Fire Up the Grill With Kesher!
Students, Friends, Alumni, Staff....
Come Join Us!
5:00pm
The Brownstein Residence
6604 N. Francisco Ave
Chicago, IL 60645

Sunday, July 16th in Monsey !
Another Blockbuster Kesher BBQ!
Meet the staff and students!
Bring a friend!
6:00pm
The Braun Residence
1 Cloverdale Lane
Monsey, NY 10952

June 28, 2006

Throughout the summer there will be staff members visiting the states. Everyone will be available for any reason but let's try to break it down a bit!

Potential Students, Parents, and Friends, this summer we're here for you!

Huna Friedland — Director: (718) 306-2947

Sunday, June 18^th — Thursday, July 6^th

Sunday, July 30^th — Tuesday, Aug. 8^th

Yosi Golberstein — Director of Admissions: (718) 614-8200

Friday, June 16^th — Sunday, Sep. 3^rd

Doni Silverstein — Dean of Students: (718) 614-6973

Tuesday, June 13^th — Sunday, Aug. 20^th

Gedalia Auerbach — Student Advisor: (917) 574-2481

Thursday, June 15^th — Tuesday, July 25^th

Alumni, stay in touch this summer! Give us a ring!

Rabbi Michoel Schoen — Rosh Yeshiva: (917) 842-3953

Sunday, June 18^th — Thursday, July 27^th

R' Boruch Dovid Simon: (718) 306-2938

Sunday, June 25^th — Thursday, July 6^th

R' Motty Braun: (845) 356-1439

Thursday, June 15^th — Sunday, Aug. 26^th

R' Yitzchok Rubin: (718) 258-2477

Wednesday, June 14^th — Sunday Aug. 26^th

R' Mordechai Kornfield:

Sunday, July 9^th — Thursday, July 20^th

June 28, 2006
The Entire Kesher staff would like to wish a hearty Mazel Tov to Kesher Alumni Levy Goldman and his wife on the birth of their son. May your new son be a source of Nachas to you and your entire family

June 14, 2006

Kesher had an amazing "End of the Year Banquet" on Monday June 13th. Beginning at 4:30 p.m., it took place in the Cheftzadi Wedding Hall. The evening began with a beautiful Siyum on Meseches Rosh Hashana made by Rabbi Yitzchok Rubin and Donny Grun. Throughout the delicious catered meal, all of the boys and some of the staff members were given the opportunity to express their feelings. The emotional words as well as the heartfelt thanks expressed towards the staff and the students were very inspiring. The final address was given by the Rosh Yeshiva, Rabbi MIchoel Schoen, in which he described the unique bond created between rebbe and talmid one which makes them into one entity. He then blessed the students that they should retain this bond throghout the trials and tribulations of summer vacation. The evening ended off with a beautiful slide show portraying the amazing year gone by.

The Rosh Yeshiva's speech will be printed in the upcoming "Connections"

To recieve a copy of the Kesher Slideshow 2006, e-mail us at alumni@kesherisrael.com

June 5, 2006
Kesher would like to wish a big Mazel Tov to Reuven Durbach (Kesher 2005) from Toronto, upon his marriage to Sara Muller from Toronto. May the simcha from your wedding remain with you for the rest of your lives!

June 1, 2006
Kesher would like to wish a hearty Mazel tov to Avi Winter on his engagement to Elana Bidner from Toronto, Canada. May you be Zoche to build a Bayis Ne'eman B'yisroel!!

May 31, 2006
Kesher would like to wish a hearty Mazel Tov to Shmuel Vann (Kesher 2003 - 2004) on his engagement to Esther Rosner from Passaic N.J. May you be Zoche to build a Bayis Ne'eman Biyisroel!

May 30, 2006
Kesher would like to wish a hearty Mazel Tov to Sholom Frasier (Kesher 2004 - 2005) upon his engagment to Michellle Ibragimov from Flushing N.Y. May you be Zoche to build a Bayis Ne'eman Biyisroel!!

May 16, 2006
Kesher would like to wish a heartfelt Mazel Tov to our administrater, Rabbi Jonny Kessler and his family, on the Bar Mitzva of his son Yosef. May he be a source of Nachas to all of Klal Yisroel!

April 24, 2006
Kesher will be starting its summer session on WEDNESDAY APRIL 26th. We will be going on an amazing white water rafting trip on Wednesday. Classes will resume on Thursday. Can't wait to see you all!!

April 10, 2006
Kesher just sent out it's latest newsletter, "Connections". Connections is a quarterly newsletter containing happenings at Kesher, Divrei Torah, news items, simchas, a feature article and loads of pictures. To recieve this newsletter e-mail us at alumni@kesherisrael.com. If you wish to be added to our mailing list and recieve all future Connections, please inidicate this in your E-mail.

March 23, 2006
The entire Kesher staff and student body would like to wish a big Mazel Tov to Chezky Dickman and his family on the birth of his new baby daughter. May she and all of your children be sources of Nachas to the entire family.

March 22, 2006
Kesher took part on the Battle of the Bands an event, sponsered by Kedma, to raise money for victims of terror. Although by far, in our opinion, the best band there, Kesher did not win the compitition. To recieve a video of Kesher's spectacular performance contact us at alumni@kesherisrael.com

March 22, 2006
Copies of the hilarious Kesher Purim Play are now available. To recieve a copy contact us at alumni@kesherisrael.com

March 13, 2006
Kesher would like to wish a warm and heartfelt Mazel Tov to Zevy and Malky Oratz on the birth of their new baby boy. May he and all of your choildren grow up to be a source of Nachas to all

March 6, 2006

With intense pride and joy, a brand new Sefer Torah was brought into Kesher. Given by Rav Mattisyahu Fishbane, the father in law of the Rosh Hayeshiva Rabbi Michoel Schoen, the Hachnosas Sefer Torah was a spectacular event. Starting up the street in a shul, the last final letters were written with many people, among them the Kesher boys, being honored with the writing of a letter. From there, accompanied by flaming torches and music the boys, the many guests along with many of the local residents sang and danced with the Sefer Torah all the way to the Yeshiva. In the Yeshiva the dancing continued on and on, the energy and pure simcha was felt by one and all. Following the dancing the whole yeshiva and all the guests went to the nearby Jerusalem Gate hotel for a lavish Se'udah. During the meal the underlying idea spoken about in all the speeches was how befitting it was to have the Sefer Torah given to Kesher, a place where the love of Torah is renewed and reawakened in so many of the students.

March 6, 2006
Kesher would like to offer its deep and heartfelt condolences to R' Shlomo Podolsky, one of our Kollel members, on the passing of his father. המקום ינחם אתכם בתוך שאר אבילי ציון וירושלים

February 26, 2006

The Kesher boys had an amazing weekend trip up north. Starting with a bus ride through the night, the boys spent the entire Thursday on the Chermon. After the initial hesitation the boys who wanted to were able to go snowboarding thanks to the persuasive powers of Rabbi Kessler. The rest of the boys went skiing or sledding. One exception of note was one of the boys, notwanting to partake in any of the snow activities, spent the entire time up on the mountain reviewing the 1st perek in Makos with the Rosh Yeshiva. After skiing the boys headed towards Tzfat stopping at the Kever of אביי and רבא as well as the Kever of Rabbi Tarfon. Having come across these names numerous times while learning Gemorah, davening by the graves of these great men was especially meaningfull to the boys. Thursday night the boys were treated to night swimming, Suana and basketball near Tzfat getting back to the Hotel in the middle of the night. For those that had a little strength left Friday we went on a jeeping tour during which, due to the unusually clear weather, the veiws seen were absolutely spectacular. Going back to the Hotel, the boys got ready for Shabbos in Tzfat .

February 21, 2006

Kesher will be going this Thursday on its annual Skiing Trip by the Chermon Ski Resort. We will be leaving in the middle of the night on Wednesday in order to get the maximum amount of skiing time on the Chermon. Due to the large amount of snow that fell this year, the trip promises to be spectacular!

February 20, 2006
The staff and students of Kesher had the great fortune of having various renowned speakers address them.The Noverminsker Rebbe שליט"א, Harav Hershel Schechter שליט"א, Harav Ezriel Tauber שליט"א as well as Rav Peasach Krohn שליט"א. These speeches besides being a tremendous honor for the Yeshiva were also truly inspirational and gave tremendous Chizuk to all.

February 20, 2006
This Shabbos, Parshas Mishpatim, Kesher will be hosting a special shabbaton in the mystical city of Tzfat. Accompanied by many of the staff members along with their families, the Shabbaton promises to be something special.

February 20, 2006
Kesher would like to wish a hearty Mazel Tov to YITZY TRAVIS a student in Kesher on his siyum on Mishnayos Seder Moed and to Kesher Alumni ELI MINTZ on his siyum on Meseches Eiruvin . We would also like to wish a big Mazel Tov to TZVI NOACH KEEFE and TZVI SCHEINERMAN upon their completing Meseches Makos in their shiur. May you all be Zocheh to finish many more Mesechtos. We are proud of you guys!!

February 19, 2006

Kesher would like to extend a warm Mazel Tov to Mr. and Mrs. Sklare on the birth of their new baby boy. Mrs. Sklare is the Kesher website designer. May your new son be a source of Nachas to your entire family.

February 13, 2006
The Kesher guys had an amazing Shabbaton in Ramat Beit Shemesh on Shabbos Parshas Beshalach. Hosted by Rabbis' Braun, Dickman and Rubin the Shabbaton was perfect from beginning to end. The attention given to all the little details both spiritual and physical made the Shabbos a truly uplifting experience!

February 10, 2006

Kesher would like to wish a heartfelt Mazel Tov to our Rosh Hayeshiva Rabbi Bradpiece שליט"א on the marriage of his daughter Ruth to Yitzchok Rappaport from Yerushalayim. May they build a בית נאמן בישראל.

February 9, 2006

Mazel tov to Rabbi Kornfeld on the Bar Mitzva of his son. May he be a source of נחת to your entire family, כלל ישראל and to הקב"ה.

January 20, 2006

The entire Kesher family extends a warm Mazel Tov to Moshe Dickman and his wife on the birth of their baby girl. One of the Kesher alumni, Moshe is now a part of the Kesher staff. May we all have loads of nachas from your new daughter!

January 20, 2006
Kesher would like to wish a hearty Mazel Tov to Danny Lehman and his wife on the birth of their son! Danny learns in the Kesher Kollel. May your new son be a source of Nachas for you and your entire family!

January 7, 2006

Kesher had a great Shabbaton on the Moshav Ketura. The accomadations were beautiful and the atmosphere was phenominal. It was enjoyed by one and all.

January 1, 2006
View Kesher's most recent newsletter. (Chanuka 5766/2005)

January 1, 2006

The Kesher staff and students got a special treat by this years anuual Chanukah Mesiba. Towards the end of the Mesiba the Kaliver Rebbe came down to address the crowd. The Rebbe spoke for about 45 minutes and inspired one and all.

December 20, 2005

The entire Kesher Family would like to wish a warm Mazel Tov to Rabbi and Mrs. Simon on the birth of their baby boy. May your new son be a source of nachas to the entire family!

Mazal Tov also to the proud grandparents our Rosh Yeshiva ,Rabbi Schoen and his Rebbitzin.

November 20, 2005
We would like to extend a war and heartfelt Mazel Tov to Rabbi Efraim Stauber on the birth of his new baby daughter. May she grow up to be a source on נחת to all of כלל ישראל!!

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