By COLlive reporter
Yeshiva Tiferes Bachurim in Morristown, New Jersey, just concluded a most memorable winter event with 25 visitors from around the world.
The goal was to give young Jewish men with a secular background a taste of Jewish life in a Yeshiva setting. “It was truly inspirational for guests and Rabbis alike!” said the organizers, Rabbi Yaakov Wagner and Rabbi Boruch Hecht.
It included guest speakers discussing various topics of interest. Among the speakers were Rabbi YY Jacobson, Rabbi Manis Friedman and Rabbi Shea Hecht.
A special musical Farbrangen was lead by Rabbi Motti Flikshtein, the Jewish rapper turned Chabad Shliach in Wilmington, Delaware.
They also had local guest lecturers: Rabbi Moshe Herson, Rabbi Mendy Herson, Mr. Victor Felzenberg, Rabbi Ephraim Piekarsky, Rabbi Avraham Levine, Rabbi Zalman Wilshansky, And Rabbi Yitzchak Lerman.
All this In addition to their own outstanding staff of Rabbi Yaakov Wagner, Rabbi Zalman Dubinsky, Rabbi Chaim Brafman and Rabbi Dovid Dick.
“The name of the event was very appropriate because although I never experienced anything like this, it did just that, ignited my soul! I now see that it’s not about the color of your hat but your connection to Hashem!” commented Joseph T., who came from Phoenix, AZ.
Another participant, Jacob M. from Pittsburgh, PA, commented: “I always enjoyed the singing and the spirit of Judaism but I was just afraid of all those big books that religious people seem steeped in! Coming here allowed me to confront the books head-on and see that I can also learn to understand them!”
Josh F, from Chicago, IL, said: “Coming here, I did not know what to expect but what I found was amazing! In university the time flies by, everything is so mechanical. Here it felt as if time has come to a stop. Every day was so full of learning and inspiration that my time here felt like the most meaningful in my life!”
I know Boruch Hecht in his job has succeeded in Tiferes to cultivate an environment that is conducive to learning, reflection, and growth for both students and teachers.
He is an incredibly gifted inspirational leader. Rabbi Herson and New Jersey are blessed to have him in their college.