Monsey residents are preparing to welcome a delegation of Gedolei Eretz Yisroel for not one—but two—visits during an upcoming historic trip to the United States in support of Keren Olam Hatorah.
The first stop in Monsey is scheduled for Sunday night, June 15, shortly after the Gedolim arrive in the country. The second visit will take place over Shabbos, June 20–21, giving local residents an extraordinary opportunity to spend an entire Shabbos basking in the presence of these towering Torah giants.
This rare and momentous visit is part of a broader fundraising campaign on behalf of Keren Olam Hatorah, an emergency initiative launched to sustain yeshivos and kollelim across Eretz Yisroel following devastating funding cuts by the Israeli government—amounting to more than $100 million. The fund has garnered broad support across the Torah world, and this U.S. tour represents a pivotal effort to rally Klal Yisroel in support of Torah learning in Eretz Yisroel.
Among the Gedolim confirmed to join the trip are:
- HaGaon Rav Dov Landau, shlit”a, Rosh Yeshivas Slabodka
- HaGaon Rav Moshe Hillel Hirsch, shlit”a, Rosh Yeshivas Slabodka
- HaGaon Rav Yaakov Hillel, shlit”a, Rosh Yeshivas Ahavas Shalom
- The Sanzer Rebbe, shlit”a
- HaGaon Rav Avraham Nissim Salim, shlit”a, Rosh Yeshivas Me’or HaTalmud
- The Rachmastrivker Rebbe, shlit”a
- HaGaon Rav Dovid Cohen, shlit”a, Rosh Yeshivas Chevron
- HaGaon Rav Shimon Galai, shlit”a
While Monsey will have the zechus of hosting the Gedolim twice, the itinerary spans multiple major communities:
- Sunday morning, June 15: Baltimore
- Sunday night, June 15: Monsey
- Monday, June 16: Los Angeles
- Tuesday–Wednesday, June 17–18: Lakewood
- Thursday, June 19: Brooklyn
- Friday–Shabbos, June 20–21: Monsey
- Sunday, June 22: Deal, NJ
- Monday, June 23: Toronto
- Tuesday, June 24: Five Towns
Community events are being planned for each stop, and specific details for the Monsey visits—including locations, times, and opportunities for community interaction—will be announced in the coming days.
The Monsey tzibbur is encouraged to stay tuned and prepare to show kavod haTorah as they welcome these revered Roshei Yeshiva and Admorim with open hearts and generous support for Keren Olam Hatorah.
