Mesivta Tiferes Yisroel
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Yeshiva Tiferes Yisroel is an Orthodox
yeshiva
in the Midwood
section of Brooklyn, New York.
It was founded in 1988 by Rabbi
David Harris
, Rabbi Zvi Turk, and Rabbi Yehuda Jacobson. Enrollment is nearly 800 at the preschool, elementary, middle school, high school, and beis medrash
levels.
David Harris
, Rabbi Zvi Turk, and Rabbi Yehuda Jacobson. Beginning as a branch of Yeshiva Chofetz Chaim, it has evolved into an established yeshiva.
Enrollment is nearly 800 at the preschool, elementary, middle school, high school, and beis medrash
levels. Most students continue in the associated kollel
for three to eight years.
Rabbi Turk and Rabbi Jacobson are currently co-principals of the yeshiva. It is a Lithuanian-style, Haredi
but non-Hasidic yeshiva focusing on Talmud
study.
Firstly, there is an emphasis upon unfolding the latent processes of reasoning within the steps of the Talmudic sugya. The methodology employed by this Yeshiva places emphasis on the notion that the initial assumptions of the Talmud must be highly rigorous, and that the movement between the initial thought process (known as the hava aminah) of the Talmudic sugya to the final thought process must be fully unfolded and understood.
Secondly, their approach to ethical and biblical texts and its commentaries emphasize a rigour that other Yeshivos of their genre generally reserve to halachic or Talmudic texts alone. The term "muchrach" is often employed when discussing what may be learned from biblical commentaries. This term means "logically and textually compelling." This approach yields a much more compelling discourse on Torah.
The third distinguishing characteristic is the emphasis placed upon propagating the ideals and values of Judaism. Students are encouraged upon completion of a rigorous term of study, to seek employment in the field of Jewish education, often launching their own educational institutions themselves or with a partner. However, rather than going into "Harbotzas Hatorah" for selfish reasons (such as the desire to remain in an environment suitable for Torah study), students are taught to act for their beneficiaries. In fact, Rav Henoch believed that one who enters this field for any other reason would be better off going into the workforce.
The principal for religious studies in the elementary school is Rabbi Weiner and the principal for secular studies is Mrs. Esther Jacobson.
. The yeshiva was also in the news when a fire in a nearby home caused the evacuation of the yeshiva, and three students saved the lives of a woman and her child.
In 2010, the yeshiva was the first in Brooklyn to demand that parents monitor their sons' internet
activity by purchasing software and signing up for the Web Chaver monitoring service.
Orthodox Judaism
Orthodox Judaism , is the approach to Judaism which adheres to the traditional interpretation and application of the laws and ethics of the Torah as legislated in the Talmudic texts by the Sanhedrin and subsequently developed and applied by the later authorities known as the Gaonim, Rishonim, and...
yeshiva
Yeshiva
Yeshiva is a Jewish educational institution that focuses on the study of traditional religious texts, primarily the Talmud and Torah study. Study is usually done through daily shiurim and in study pairs called chavrutas...
in the Midwood
Midwood, Brooklyn
Midwood is a neighborhood in the south central part of the New York City borough of Brooklyn, New York, USA, roughly halfway between Prospect Park and Coney Island. The neighborhood is within Community District 14...
section of Brooklyn, New York.
It was founded in 1988 by Rabbi
Rabbi
In Judaism, a rabbi is a teacher of Torah. This title derives from the Hebrew word רבי , meaning "My Master" , which is the way a student would address a master of Torah...
David Harris
David Harris (rabbi)
Dovid Harris is an Orthodox rabbi who as co-rosh yeshiva heads the Yeshivas Rabbeinu Yisrael Meir HaKohen. He is a prominent figure in the yeshiva world and speaks annually at the Torah Umesorah - National Society for Hebrew Day Schools convention...
, Rabbi Zvi Turk, and Rabbi Yehuda Jacobson. Enrollment is nearly 800 at the preschool, elementary, middle school, high school, and beis medrash
Beth midrash
Beth Midrash refers to a study hall, whether in a synagogue, yeshiva, kollel, or other building. It is distinct from a synagogue, although many synagogues are also used as batei midrash and vice versa....
levels.
History
The yeshiva was founded in 1988 by RabbiRabbi
In Judaism, a rabbi is a teacher of Torah. This title derives from the Hebrew word רבי , meaning "My Master" , which is the way a student would address a master of Torah...
David Harris
David Harris (rabbi)
Dovid Harris is an Orthodox rabbi who as co-rosh yeshiva heads the Yeshivas Rabbeinu Yisrael Meir HaKohen. He is a prominent figure in the yeshiva world and speaks annually at the Torah Umesorah - National Society for Hebrew Day Schools convention...
, Rabbi Zvi Turk, and Rabbi Yehuda Jacobson. Beginning as a branch of Yeshiva Chofetz Chaim, it has evolved into an established yeshiva.
Enrollment is nearly 800 at the preschool, elementary, middle school, high school, and beis medrash
Beth midrash
Beth Midrash refers to a study hall, whether in a synagogue, yeshiva, kollel, or other building. It is distinct from a synagogue, although many synagogues are also used as batei midrash and vice versa....
levels. Most students continue in the associated kollel
Kollel
A kollel is an institute for full-time, advanced study of the Talmud and rabbinic literature. Like a yeshiva, a kollel features shiurim and learning sedarim ; unlike a yeshiva, the student body of a kollel are all married men...
for three to eight years.
Rabbi Turk and Rabbi Jacobson are currently co-principals of the yeshiva. It is a Lithuanian-style, Haredi
Haredi Judaism
Haredi or Charedi/Chareidi Judaism is the most conservative form of Orthodox Judaism, often referred to as ultra-Orthodox. A follower of Haredi Judaism is called a Haredi ....
but non-Hasidic yeshiva focusing on Talmud
Talmud
The Talmud is a central text of mainstream Judaism. It takes the form of a record of rabbinic discussions pertaining to Jewish law, ethics, philosophy, customs and history....
study.
Location
The mesivta (high school) is located at 1271 East 35th Street in Brooklyn, New York, where it shares a building with its elementary school, Yeshiva Tiferes Yisroel (also called Yeshiva Ketana Tiferes Yisroel).Methodology
Like its parent institution, Yeshiva Chofetz Chaim, there are three primary characteristics of this yeshiva's methodology of Talmud study that distinguish it from others in its genre:Firstly, there is an emphasis upon unfolding the latent processes of reasoning within the steps of the Talmudic sugya. The methodology employed by this Yeshiva places emphasis on the notion that the initial assumptions of the Talmud must be highly rigorous, and that the movement between the initial thought process (known as the hava aminah) of the Talmudic sugya to the final thought process must be fully unfolded and understood.
Secondly, their approach to ethical and biblical texts and its commentaries emphasize a rigour that other Yeshivos of their genre generally reserve to halachic or Talmudic texts alone. The term "muchrach" is often employed when discussing what may be learned from biblical commentaries. This term means "logically and textually compelling." This approach yields a much more compelling discourse on Torah.
The third distinguishing characteristic is the emphasis placed upon propagating the ideals and values of Judaism. Students are encouraged upon completion of a rigorous term of study, to seek employment in the field of Jewish education, often launching their own educational institutions themselves or with a partner. However, rather than going into "Harbotzas Hatorah" for selfish reasons (such as the desire to remain in an environment suitable for Torah study), students are taught to act for their beneficiaries. In fact, Rav Henoch believed that one who enters this field for any other reason would be better off going into the workforce.
Faculty
The assistant principal for religious studies is Rabbi Sender Strassfeld, and the principal for secular studies is Mr. David Schonbrun.The principal for religious studies in the elementary school is Rabbi Weiner and the principal for secular studies is Mrs. Esther Jacobson.
News events
In 2009, the entire yeshiva was closed down for two days due to a confirmed case of swine fluSwine flu
Swine influenza, also called pig influenza, swine flu, hog flu and pig flu, is an infection by any one of several types of swine influenza virus. Swine influenza virus or S-OIV is any strain of the influenza family of viruses that is endemic in pigs...
. The yeshiva was also in the news when a fire in a nearby home caused the evacuation of the yeshiva, and three students saved the lives of a woman and her child.
In 2010, the yeshiva was the first in Brooklyn to demand that parents monitor their sons' internet
Internet
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activity by purchasing software and signing up for the Web Chaver monitoring service.