Yeshivat Otniel

Yeshivat Hesder Otniel (by its official name: Beit Va’ad LaTorah) was founded with the goal of raising a new generation of Talmidei Chachamim who are connected to the chain of tradition, and who strive to discover Hashem’s message which is revealed in every moment and to every individual. This goal is achieved through in-depth listening, humility and open-minded discussion. There is also a strong emphasis placed on connecting the Torah being learned to the individual spiritual Avodah of the Talmid and an endless search for Emet. Yeshivat Otniel has always been defined by its diversity – be it the students, the Rabbeim or the style of Torah study all of which fuel the atmosphere of the Beit Midrash. First and foremost, this is manifested in the Roshei Yeshiva – HaRav Benny Kalmanzon and HaRav Re’em Hakohen – who each create a unique and complimentary aspect of the Beit Midrash.