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Rabbi Yaakov Orimland spends shabbos in YHST

Tucson, AZ — Shabbos Parshas Yisro was a very special one for the students of the Yeshiva High School of Tucson, Rabbi Yaakov Orimland Affectionately known as Rabbi “O” Rosh Yeshiva of YNS in Tzfas Ir Hakodesh and director of the ever successful Camp Hamidbar spent an awe inspiring weekend together with the Bochurim and Shluchim of the YHST.

Rabbi “O” well known for his humor and dedicated attitude towards Bochurim did not disappoint.

Friday afternoon he spent time schmoozing with the Shluchim and got a feel for the yeshiva.

More pictures and a video clip in the Extended Article!

Friday night after a lively Davening Rabbi “O” joined the Talmidim for a joyous Seudas Shabbos, he told the boys that even though at times they may think that what they are doing is a small thing and has no affect, they should know that everything little bit counts and each small “dot” is important as it makes up the broader picture, he encouraged the Talmidim to keep up their good work.

Rabbi “O” stayed on until the wee hours of Shabbos morning Farbrenging with the Shluchim.

Shabbos day was one like none before; one could sense an added excitement in the air.
Rabbi “O” was Mechubad with the Aseres Hadibros, Mincha followed directly after Mussaf to allow the Farbrengen to go right through the afternoon, as soon as Mincha was over the Bochurim and Shluchim walked together with Rabbi “O” to the Shemtov residence where a beautiful Seudas Shabbos/Farbrengen was setup. Rabbi “O” addressed each Bochur and showed concern for all in attendance. He stressed that each of us are sent down here to fulfill a specific goal and that the tools are easily accessible and that it’s up to us to utilize them. He filled the Talmidim with enthusiasm that is sure to last a long time; Head Shliach to Tucson Rabbi Yossie Shemtov also shared some very interesting thoughts and stories with the crowd, The Farbrengen continued until well after Shabbos was out. After Maariv an energetic havdalah ensued and was followed with a series of Niggunim with each Bochur putting his hand over his friends shoulder in a true display of Ahavas Achim.

Motzoai Shabbos the Shluchim Surprised the Bochurim with a special trip to the bowling alley for their hard work. Rabbi “O” as well as Rabbi and Mrs Shemtov joined them for the outing.

On behalf of all here in the YHST we would like to take this opportunity to thank Rabbi “O” for a wonderful and enriching few days.

For more information about Camp Hamidbar please visit www.nishmatshlomo.com. For news and pictures go to www.yhst.blogspot.com.

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16 Comments

  • Tucson Bochur Shliach

    I must say that he was truly amazing. A few peulos were instituted off the high that we got from this shabbos, a bigger one being a mivtza for learning gemara b’al peh. Yasher Koach Rabbi O.

  • from jerusalem

    moishe-keep singing it sounds great!
    it looks like you had an amazing shabbos
    keep up the great work

  • a happy parent

    My son is in the YHST, and I must say that he’s doing very well. A special thanks goes out to the Rosh Yeshiva Rabbi Wilschanski.

    Thank You.

  • camper from last year

    about camp hamidbar,its the best camp i ever went to,i would like to thank rabbi o and his staff for such a good summer.rabbi o and his staff care about each and every bochur and b/c of that i gained so much out of this past summer.

  • Rabbi -O-

    Yasher Koach Rabbi & Mrs. Shemtov & Rabbi Wilschansky for your Hachnoshas Orchim. A great big thanks goes to the bochurim of the yeshiva for the chizuk that they gave me & last but not least, to all the Shluchim – your dedication, devotion & concern for each and every bochur in the yeshiva is unbelievable!
    You guys are doing a fantastic job – thanks for inviting me to come spend Shabbos with you – it was great!!
    Moishe ‘O’ – keep up your awesome work, we’re so so proud of you!!!!!!!!

  • your favorite family

    mendy keep up the good work love the pictures on the blog spot highlight of the day mendy get into more pictures we miss you