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Yeshiva Ketana of London Celebrates Chanukas Habayis

LONDON, England [CHI] — This past Tuesday evening, Hay Teves, Anash of London celebrated the Chanukas Habayis of the new building for its’ Mechina Leyishiva.

This Mossad, which is one of the 71 Mosdos that were instituted in Shnas Hashivim, is a Yeshiva Ketana for Bochurim aged 14 to 17. It has been housed in Stamford Hill for the past 38 years.

The new building, which is located in Golders Green is taking the Mossad into the next generation. The beautiful new environment will enable the boys to grow in learning and Davening, and will facilitate the growth of the Mechina which will IYH soon include a dormitory, to allow it to accommodate boys from all over Europe.

The Chanukas Habayis was attended by close to 400 people from Anash, as well as local Rabbonim and the community at large.

The guest of honor was Rabbi Moshe Kotlarsky, who addressed the crowd, highlighting the dedication of the staff, led by Rabbi Ahrele Tiefenbrun, who are the backbone of the Yeshiva.

Rabbi Berel Lazar, guest speaker, shared some experiences of his Shlichus in Russia, and highlighted the fact that the Chinuch of our own children must be top priority.

Head Shliach Rabbi Nachman Sudak opened the event, which was followed by Rabbi Yitzchok Hertz, Mora D’asra of NW London.

The evening was greatly enjoyed by all, and some of the crowd stayed to Farbreng with Rabbi Berel Lazar until the early hours of the morning.

The coordinator of this project was Getsel Itzinger, who is very grateful for the show of support and enthusiasm from the community.

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6 Comments

  • New mechina fan

    this is amazing and really gonna change the face of nw london. Rabbi tiefenbrun and the crew at mechina really changed my life for the better and set me on the right path when i was there. and thanx alot getsel-youre the bomb!

  • Mazal Tov!

    Mazal Tov R’ Getzel! We are so happy that you finally came to this day! May the Eibershter bentch you together with your wife for all that you have done and continue to do, with gezunt, nachas and parnassah – vkulam bharchova!
    From your fans in NY,
    Shmulik & Chaya

  • mashpia of London

    I see Reb Getsel is following in the ways of Horav Motel Zajac the Mashpia & Asken of Brazil ,may your hatzlocho be greater then his

  • mechina alumni

    Reb Getzel itzinger is the one who made it all happen.
    and to rabbi tiefenbrun and the rest, hasham shiould bless u with all good
    Kol Hakovod!!