Yeshivah Gedolah of Johannesburg

Yeshivah Gedolah of Johannesburg

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Yeshivah Gedolah of Johannesburg was one of the first Yeshivahs established in South Africa [http://www.tributetorabbigoldfein.co.za/Files/Doc/Jewish%20Report.pdf] . Since its founding in 1973, it has played an important - though understated - role in the South African religious community [http://www.tributetorabbigoldfein.co.za/Files/Doc/Jewish%20Report%20-%20second%20article.pdf] ; see further under History of the Jews in South Africa. It is based in Observatory, Johannesburg.

It was established and headed by Rosh Yeshiva Rabbi Azriel Goldfein until his passing in 2007, and is now headed by Rabbi Goldfein's sons Rabbi Avi and Rabbi David Goldfein. Rabbi Goldfein was a lifelong "talmid muvhak" (prominent student) of Rabbi Mordechai Gifter [http://www.tributetorabbigoldfein.co.za/Files/Doc/Rabbi%20Y%20Rudomin.pdf] .

The Yeshivah follows the "Telshe" educational model, although accommodates students from across the spectrum of "Hashkafa" (worldview, beliefs within orthodox Judaism). Rabbi Goldfein had a "love of and profound knowledge of" the writings of the Maharal of Prague [http://www.tributetorabbigoldfein.co.za/Files/Doc/Rabbi%20Y%20Rudomin.pdf] , and this, additionally, influences the Yeshiva's teaching of "Machshava" (Jewish philosophy).

“Yeshivah Gedolah” is known for its uncomplicated approach to learning [http://www.tributetorabbigoldfein.co.za/Files/Doc/In%20memorium.pdf] , and for its high standards [http://www.rabbis.org/forms/Approved_Yeshivot.pdf] and thorough semichah (ordination) programme, requiring that graduates "be "talmidei chachamim" (scholars), and not just religious functionaries" [http://www.tributetorabbigoldfein.co.za/Files/Doc/In%20memorium.pdf] .

The Yeshiva has trained dozens of South African Rabbis, including Chief Rabbi Dr. Warren Goldstein. More than 50 shuls, 20 communal organisations and virtually all of South Africa's day schools have been served by its "talmidim" [http://www.tributetorabbigoldfein.co.za/Files/Doc/Jewish%20Report%20-%20second%20article.pdf] .

ee also

*Jewish education in South Africa under History of the Jews in South Africa
*Orthodox yeshivas in South Africa

References

* [http://www.rabbis.org/forms/Approved_Yeshivot.pdf rabbis.org Listing]
* [http://www.tributetorabbigoldfein.co.za Tributes to Rabbi Goldfein]


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