The 8th annual Agudas Yisroel of America Yarchei Kallah was
brimming with excitement when it opened at the Renaissance
Hotel in Jerusalem on Monday.
Throughout the day participants were greeted by Agudas
Yisroel of America board members as they arrived from Ben-
Gurion Airport. Using a carefully planned logistics system
each participant was directed to his room right away and
furnished with a complete schedule, an organized folder and a
gemora with a compilation of commentaries from the
sugya for this year's Yarchei Kallah, Kibbud Av
Ve'em and Kibbud Rabbo Vetalmid Chochom.
The participants include dozens of businessmen and
professionals who left their homes and business affairs to
spend a few days immersed in Torah study in the holy
atmosphere of Jerusalem and to hear shiurim and
stirring talks by gedolei Yisroel and roshei
yeshivos. Many of them expressed their excitement over
the opportunity to take part in this unique Agudas Yisroel
program.
Before the Yarchei Kallah began, Agudas Yisroel of America
heads paid a visit to the home of Maran HaRav Eliashiv
shlita to receive his blessings. He praised them for
setting aside their regular affairs to devote these days
exclusively to Torah study. During the course of their
conversation they touched on various issues currently on the
agenda, both in Eretz Yisroel and abroad.
Wednesday's packed schedule included a central chizuk
talk given by the Admor of Sanz.
A special program was also prepared for Agudas Yisroel wives
taking part in the Yarchei Kallah.
