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Achsania Shel Torah Begins Operations in Jerusalem

by Betzalel Kahn

At the initiative of leading educators in Jerusalem's chareidi neighborhoods, the Achsania Shel Torah committee has been set up to arrange housing for yeshiva students— especially bochurim from abroad—who come to Jerusalem to study at the city's holy yeshivas. The committee has received warm blessings and encouragement from roshei yeshivos and rabbonim. HaRav Nosson Tzvi Finkel praised the initiative and said it promises to bring great success in both ruchniyus and gashmiyus.

The committee began its activities in Beit Yisroel, Meah Shearim, Shmuel Hanovi and Geulah, neighborhoods where housing solutions are in high demand due to the lack of dorm space at the yeshivas in the area. Students at yeshivas located in other parts of the city can also make use of the committee's services.

Headed by avreichim and yeshiva representatives, the committee will locate suitable apartments, conduct negotiations with landlords and renters and accompany the rental process from beginning to end. The committee will also perform necessary maintenance to help bochurim learning Torah far from home.

Committee representatives will ensure both tenants and landlords meet the rental terms. Achsania Shel Torah will verify that the lodgings present no spiritual challenges, verify that only students authorized by the respective yeshivas rent the apartments and will oversee the tenants' conduct, explaining to them the importance of maintaining good relations with the neighbors and not causing disturbances. An announcement regarding the new arrangement has been sent among area residents and yeshiva students as well as other bochurim planning to come to Jerusalem in the near future.

 

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