New Music Room at Chovevei

This week, Rabbi and Mrs. Yerachmeal Jacobson inaugurated a Music and Farbrengen Room at Chovevei Torah.

Rabbi Yerachmeal Jacobson was honored with putting up the mezuzah on the newly built and equipped room in the basement of the dormitory. The room was dedicated in memory of his father Rabbi Betzalel Jacobson, who was known for his tremendous Ahavas Yisroel and his gentle manner with people.

Rabbi Mendel Blau, menahel of the Beis Medrash, told the bochurim that the idea behind creating this special space was to bring bochurim together in the spirit of Hakhel, where we see that every person has something unique to contribute to Klal Yisroel.

“It’s a great place to let off some extra energy,” Rabbi Yerachmeal said. He pointed out that self-expression through music would bring more focus and enthusiasm to the bochurim’s daily learning. He also explained that the word for song, Shira, is closely connected with Torah. Shira has the letters Yud and Hei, while the word Torah has the letters Vov and Hei. Together, they spell the name of Havayeh.

“If break-time is not used for anything productive, it can make one feel more sluggish when it is time to come back to learning,” believes Rabbi Dov Baron, administrator. “The room will give the bochurim a positive healthy outlet to express themselves, making them come back more invigorated to learn Torah.”

The bochurim were very thankful and have begun using the new space to get together and practice playing nigunnim and lively Adar songs.