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== Purpose of the Yeshiva == | == Purpose of the Yeshiva == | ||
To withstand the waves of time and new winds that began blowing throughout Russia - the Haskalah and Zionist movements - the Rebbe Rashab established a large yeshiva in 1897, which branched into the "Tomchei Tmimim" yeshiva network in the region's towns. | To withstand the waves of time and new winds that began blowing throughout Russia - the Haskalah and Zionist movements - the Rebbe Rashab established a large yeshiva in 1897, which branched into the "Tomchei Tmimim" yeshiva network in the region's towns. | ||
[[File:כל התמימים משפחה.jpg|thumb]] | [[File:כל התמימים משפחה.jpg|thumb|The Rebbe's response to the secretary Rabbi Binyamin Klein before his wedding regarding the fact that his family members living in Eretz Yisrael would not participate in the wedding: '''According to the words of our Rebbeim, the founders and directors of Tomchei Tmimim, all the Tmimim and Roshei Mesivtos and Roshei Yeshivos of Tomchei Tmimim are his family''']] | ||
The yeshiva's name expresses its founder's main idea: refining and purifying middos, strengthening inner spiritual work, and shaping a complete, 'tamim' character. | The yeshiva's name expresses its founder's main idea: refining and purifying middos, strengthening inner spiritual work, and shaping a complete, 'tamim' character. | ||
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The administration of the yeshiva was characterized by strict guidelines for student admissions, academic discipline, and spiritual development. There were two committees involved in accepting students: a public committee and a secret committee. The public committee initially evaluated the students' knowledge and external appearance, while the secret committee followed up on their progress, ensuring that they embodied the ideals of the yeshiva. Students were also personally monitored by the Rebbe, who occasionally met with them to discuss their conduct and spiritual progress. | The administration of the yeshiva was characterized by strict guidelines for student admissions, academic discipline, and spiritual development. There were two committees involved in accepting students: a public committee and a secret committee. The public committee initially evaluated the students' knowledge and external appearance, while the secret committee followed up on their progress, ensuring that they embodied the ideals of the yeshiva. Students were also personally monitored by the Rebbe, who occasionally met with them to discuss their conduct and spiritual progress. | ||
[[File:הריי''צ, הרבי שליט''א, והרש''ג.jpg|thumb]] | [[File:הריי''צ, הרבי שליט''א, והרש''ג.jpg|thumb|The Rebbe Rayatz, the Rebbe and the Rashag at a dinner benefiting the Tomchei Tmimim Yeshivos, on the eve of Rosh Chodesh Tammuz 5702 (1942). Sitting third from the right: Rabbi Dr. Eliyahu Jung, one of the heads of the Joint.]] | ||
== The Influence of Chassidus == | == The Influence of Chassidus == | ||
The study of Chassidus was at the core of the yeshiva's curriculum. It was introduced alongside traditional Talmudic study to elevate the students' understanding of Torah and spirituality. Chassidus, particularly Chabad Chassidus, emphasizes the intellectual and emotional connection to God, and students were taught to internalize these teachings to achieve personal and communal growth. | The study of Chassidus was at the core of the yeshiva's curriculum. It was introduced alongside traditional Talmudic study to elevate the students' understanding of Torah and spirituality. Chassidus, particularly Chabad Chassidus, emphasizes the intellectual and emotional connection to God, and students were taught to internalize these teachings to achieve personal and communal growth. | ||
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== External Links == | == External Links == | ||
* Dr. Hillel Zeidman, '''Lubavitch Yeshivas''', on the Daat website (published in Beit Mashiach weekly, issue 524). | * Dr. Hillel Zeidman, '''[https://www.daat.ac.il/daat/chinuch/mosdot/yeshivot-2.htm Lubavitch Yeshivas]''', on the Daat website (published in Beit Mashiach weekly, issue 524). | ||
* Rabbi Meir Gruzman, The Character of Yeshivas Tomchei Tmimim in Our Time: The Conservative Approach as Formulated by Rabbi Meir Gruzman, on the Alei Sefer website | * Rabbi Meir Gruzman, The Character of Yeshivas Tomchei Tmimim in Our Time: The Conservative Approach as Formulated by Rabbi Meir Gruzman, on the Alei Sefer website | ||
* '''V'Nisromamti: The Essence of a Tamim''', a video program by the Vaad Talmidei HaTemimim organization featuring mashpi'im from Tomchei Tmimim yeshivas in Israel, year 5784 (2023-2024), on the YouTube channel Chassidus on the Chabad YouTube filtering website | * '''V'Nisromamti: The Essence of a Tamim''', a video program by the Vaad Talmidei HaTemimim organization featuring mashpi'im from Tomchei Tmimim yeshivas in Israel, year 5784 (2023-2024), on the YouTube channel Chassidus on the Chabad YouTube filtering website | ||
* '''Kol Beis Tomchei Tmimim''' on the Teshurah website | * '''Kol Beis Tomchei Tmimim''' on the Teshurah website | ||
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