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Naftali Kempeh – Melech Rachaman

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Our Europe Journey

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The Tzrichusa (need) of Bircas HaTorah

What’s the difference between a Beis Medrash and a Yeshiva?

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On Technology

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Extra-curricular activities and tiyulim – what role do they play?

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If I go to Yeshiva, what about university?

What should I look for in a Yeshiva?

What happens after a few years in yeshiva?

How important is it to go to the same Yeshiva as all my friends are going to?

What’s the difference between a Yeshiva Gap Year program and going to learn in Yeshiva?

What’s it like learning in the Old City of Jerusalem?

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What does a typical day at Bircas HaTorah look like?

Who comes to Bircas?

Who is the Rosh Yeshiva of Bircas HaTorah?

Where is Bircas HaTorah located and is it safe?

What’s it like learning in the Old City of Jerusalem?

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