In the Ro'eh Yisrael Yeshiva in Yitzhar, in the center of Samaria, led by Rabbi David Dudkewitz shlita, there are around 85 students this year (2018) – about 60 unmarried students and 25 married ones. They learn together with the staff of the rabbis and through warm and personal interaction. The yeshiva was founded in Elul 5774 next to the Halacha Kollel for the Rabbinate that had been founded a few years previously and which is flourishing today.
In the yeshiva, the students learn Talmud and Halacha both in depth and in breadth as in all yeshivas over the world. The aim is to raise a generation of G-d loving students who are learned in Torah and faithful to its light. This is according to our ancient traditions, out of love of the Torah, practical learning by Shimush Talmidei Hachamim and with the power of learning in a group.
The uniqueness of the yeshiva in Yitzhar is the central place given to learning the inner side of the Torah, by deepening and becoming closer to the Torah of the Hassidut masters, and to the Torah of Rabbi Kook tz"l and those following his light. This is together with having deep commitment and responsibility for communal issues such as Jewish Labor and seeking the Temple. As the Rosh Yeshiva puts it: "A complete, well-rounded Torah gives those dealing with it fear of Heaven, love of the Creator and bestows favor in the eyes of G-d and man. A true connection of the different parts of the Torah creates learning out of vitality and happiness of fulfilling the commandments."
In the yeshiva, our aim is to raise students who love Hashem, the Torah, the People of Israel and the Land of Israel, who know how to shoulder responsibility, who are actively waiting for the Geulah and who work together to bring others closer to Judaism.
The yeshiva helps the students who want to enlist in the iDF and civilian service find the most suitable fit for them within the framework that is best suited to them and the essence of their personalities.
The yeshiva is located in the center of Samaria in the portion of Joseph and near his burial site, which have a profound effect on the spirit of the Yeshiva.