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A KOLLEL IS BORNBy Rabbi Baruch WeissKOLLEL AVREICHIM‘SBy Dr. Jonathan Ostroff ג' אלול תשע"ט The first time I walked into Kollel Avreichim was formincha on Shabbos some weeks before Rosh Hashanah 1981. I had just moved into the area and was looking fora serious minyan and a good chabura with whom I couldstudy Torah. I had not been satisfied with my experience atshacharis. On my way home, I saw someone ahead of mein a black hat and jacket, and I asked him if he knew whereI might find my kind of minyan. “Try this place on Coldstream” he said, “mincha is at 7.00pm”.When I arrived for mincha I saw a rabbi with a welcoming face at the top of the stairs. It was Rabbi Dovid Sapirmanwho immediately greeted me and we started talking. I didnot foresee that I would be davening and learning at thismakom Torah for many years. Last Rosh Hashanah (2019)was my 38th at the Kollel. The Rosh Kollel, Harav ShlomoEliyahu Miller, would be my mesader kiddushin. HaravYaakov Hirschman would be the sandek at my son’s bris.My son’s barmitzvah and aufruf would be here, and my sonin-law and son would be avreichim in the Kollel.Rabbi Sapirman told me that when he first saw me enter the Kollel he was sitting and learning in the Bais Midrash with his chevrusa Rabbi Meyer Yechiel Zoberman (myfuture daughter in-law’s great uncle). “You were on top ofthe stairs”, I said. “No”, he replied, “when I saw you enter,I closed my sefer and I told my chevrusa that ‘I have workto do’ and I went to greet you”. Rabbi Sapirman and Rabbi Shlomo Noach Mandel had just started the Jewish EdCont. on page 5hehechiyanu, vekiyimanu, vehigianu lazeman hazeh!’It is with tremendous excitement that we embark uponthis new project of bringing some of the history and content ofKollel Avreichim (today called Kollel Toronto) to the communityat large. At the same time, we are filled with a sense of fear andtrepidation at this attempt to convey even a small portion of themessages of this remarkable institution. We therefore begin witha tefillah to the Ribbono Shel Olam that we be zoche to mekadeishShem Shomayim through this publication.The Kollel’s Far Reaching EffectsOne can safely say that there is not a single Torah institutionin Toronto which has not been profoundly affected by the Kollel.While several institutions such as Minyan Avreichim (the BoatShul), Beis Medrash Zichron Shneur, Yeshiva Nachalas Zvi, andJEP Ohr Somayach, have been created as direct outgrowthsof the Kollel, the Kollel has had a hand in helping to cultivateand enhance every Cheder, Bais Yaakov, Yeshiva, and Kollelthroughout the city. Many of the Kollel’s alumni have goneon to join the faculties of the city’s Mosdos HaTorah, and theRoshei HaKollel have continued to provide them with invaluablehadracha over the years. The Kollel has truly had a transformativeinfluence on the city, infusing it with Torah and yiras shomayim,since its inception until this very day.For those of us who have only been around for a few shortdecades, it is hard to imagine what life was really like fifty yearsago. The presence of yeshivos and kollelim across thefruited plain is indeed our default frame ofreference, as we know of noCont. on page 2

A KOLLEL IS BORNCONTINUEDother reality. Not only are yeshivos and kollelim commonlyfound today in any significant Jewish community, but morningand evening learning programs are the accepted features ofany established shul. While many younger individuals takesuch things for granted, it is important for us to realize thatfifty years ago such fixtures were not commonplace. In order toappreciate how our communities have come to be permeatedwith such an enhanced level of limud haTorah, it is necessaryto travel back in time and explore the history of Torah learningin our cities.Toronto Circa 1970While the Toronto of fifty years agopossessed a kehillah of sincere and devoutovdei Hashem, the concept of batteimedrash filled with people poring overGemaros on a regular weekday morningor evening was virtually unheard of. Peoplewere busy toiling for parnassah, and thekehillos did not have the requisite resourcesto galvanize limud haTorah on a largescale or on a high level. Additionally, thefamilies who were interested in preservingthe unique flavor and tradition which theyhad absorbed in their countries of origin,numbered only a few. The chadorim andBais Yaakovs were, therefore at times,forced to combine the grades in orderto fill their classes. The result was thatmost children of the heimish communitychose not to return to Toronto after theirmarriage. It soon became clear thatif Yiddishkeit was going to flourish inToronto, something had to change.Rav Akiva Stefansky& The Reichmann Familyas it is today. While it is common today when inquiring about aprospective chosson to ask where the boy is learning, back then itwas more prevalent to ask what the young man was already doingfor parnassah. It was, therefore, not surprising, that when R’ Moshecalled the first meeting to discuss the matter with a number of keyindividuals in the city, those assembled expressed bewilderment atthe entire notion. One particularly sincere individual remarked “R’Moshe, I would like to help you with this project, as it seems veryimportant. But first explain to me, what is a kollel?” Undeterred bythe perceived lack of enthusiasm from the majorityof those present, R’ Moshe and his brothers wentfull steam ahead, as they recognized the importanceof this venture for the future of the city’s Torahdevelopment.Beis Medrash GovohaR’ Moshe Reichmann zt”lR’ Moshe proceeded to be in touch with bothRav Shneur Kotler, zt”l, Rosh Yeshivas Lakewood,and R’ Dov Lesser, z”l, who was then in charge offinding placements for the Lakewood talmidim.With a discerning eye for talent, R’ Dov choseMoreinu Rav Yaakov Michoel Hirschman, one ofthe closest talmidim of Rav Ahron Kotler, as theright person to oversee such an endeavor. In turn,Rav Hirschman singled out Moreinu Rav ShlomoMiller as the up-and-coming talent which wouldhelp put Toronto on the map of world-wide Torahgreatness. When the Mashgiach, Rav NossonWachtfogel, heard about the initiative, he was trulyecstatic, and encouraged the Roshei HaKollel topush forward with the plan. It should be noted, thatthe Toronto Kollel was the first out-of-town Kollelof its kind, and after its founding, a ripple-effectwas caused, leading to kollelim being establishedin Detroit, Chicago, Los Angeles, and numerousother major cities in North America. Eventually,Rav Nosson established Kollel International tohelp develop kollelim across the nation.As Rabbi Hirschman recalls, Rav YaakovKamenetsky, zt”l, was a true guiding light to themin those days, frequently providing them withadvice and encouragement. In subsequent years,whenever Rav Yaakov would come to Toronto, hewould always visit the Kollel.Two unique individuals who took stockof the situation were Rav Akiva Stefanskyz”l, the legendary Menahel of Bais Yaakov,and R’ Shmayahu Reichmann, z”l, thepatriarch of the Reichmann family.Rav Akiva Stefanksy zt”lAccording to a number of sources, theparticular idea of a kollel avreichimcomprised of young talmidei chachomim and their families,The Chaburahwas proposed by Rav Akiva z”l, and R’ Shmayahu supportedIn order for the project to succeed, it was imperative that thethe plan with tremendous enthusiasm. As R’ Isaac Reichmannrelated, R’ Shmayahu made it clear to his children that chaburah of yungeleit be a cohesive group. Therefore, the Rosheiestablishing a makom Torah to infuse the city with a renewed HaKollel, together with the help of Rav Chaim Davis, identified aand enhanced dedication to the dvar Hashem was an absolute stellar roster of Lakewood talmidim, most of whom were learningnecessity. He therefore mobilized his sons and in particular, together in Beis Medrash Govoha’s Kodshim Chaburah. Thishis son R’ Moshe, z”l, to lead the initiative. With the guidance group of yungeleit were primarily talmidim of Rav Elya Svei andand insight of the Bais Yaakov Menahel, the Reichmann’s got Rav Shmuel Kamenetsky at the Yeshiva of Philadelphia with somebeing talmidim of Rav Shmuel Faivelson at the Yeshiva of St. Louis.to work putting the plan into motion.At the time, the idea of learning full-time was nowhere They were: Rabbi Eliezer Rothstein, Rabbi Zvi Eisen, Rabbinear as accepted and mainstream Baruch Kupfer, Rabbi2

Have a Kollel story/picture to share? Email us at reflections@kollel.com.Zvi Horowitz, Rabbi Zvi Pruzansky, z”l, Rabbi Gershon Eisenberger,Rabbi Mendel Nojowitz, Rabbi Chaim Davis, and Rabbi YisroelMosesson, z”l. As Rabbi Hirschman recalls, each one of theyungeleit was an impressive ben Torah and talmid chachom in hisown right, and they indeed went on to accomplish great things in theTorah world. Of particular note, Rav Chaim Davis went on to foundthe Yeshiva of Passaic together with Rav Meir Stern, and Rav ZviPruzansky, z”l, founded the Yeshiva of Stamford together with hisbrother R’ Yossi, Rav Meir Hershkowitz and Rav Simcha Shustal.Approximately six months after theKollel was founded, R’ Moishe Friedmanand R’ Yitzchok Buchinger who were bothbochurim at the time, joined the Kollel’sranks.The Board of Executivessale. Eventually, they came across 425 and 411 Lawrence Ave,which R’ Moshe proceeded to purchase for the Kollel.As R’ Eliezer Rothstein recalls, R’ Moshe Reichmann put R’Ahron Zvi Gestetner in charge of overseeing all of the families’household needs such as the procurement of fridges, freezersand washing equipment.In order to facilitate the legal aspects of setting up a notfor-profit institution, the purchasing of the two apartmentbuildings and the leasing of the learning space, R’ Moshe hiredMr. Phillip Alter, z”l, and Mr. HarryWolfe, z”l, who, as experiencedlawyers, executed their duties withtrue alacrity and dedicationThe First ZmanThe first zman was the winterzman just preceding 1971, whichIn addition to the Reichmann family,began after Sukkos on top of whatseveral other people were particularlyis known to this day as Miriam’swelcoming to the Kollel and wereJudaica. Realizing how fragile andinstrumental in helping it establishinnovative their undertaking was,itself. The original Board of Executivesthe yungeleit adhered to the sedorimincluded: R’ Moshe Reichmann, z”l, R’with tremendous vigor. There was anAhron Zvi Gestetner, R’ Moshe Zolty, R’intense rischa d’oraisa amongst theHarry Wolfe, z”l, R’ Phillip Alter, z”l, R’small group as they embarked uponMoshe Nussbaum, z”l, R’ Samuel (Yechiel)Sitting R-L Rav Mendel Nojowitz and Rav Gershonlearning Maseches Sukka.Anisfeld, z”l, R’ David D’Ancona, R’Eisenberger speaking to Mr. Jack Kasus. In theRav Yosef Wolfe, today ofBenyomin Urman, z”l, R” Yechezkel Dovidforeground is Rav Yaakov Michoel HirschmanLakewood, New Jersey, recalls beingHendler, and R’ Pinchas Feinstat, z”l. Astaken by his father Mr. Harry Wolfe,Rabbi Miller recalls, these individuals werez”l, to the first Kabbolas Shabbos onextremely helpful and offered the Kolleltop of Miriam’s Judaica which was,advice and support on many occasions.in a sense, the inaugural moment ofAnother person who was helpful in thosethe Kollel. After a shmuess from Ravearly years was Dr. Leibel Zoberman, whoShlomo Miller, R’ Eliezer Rothsteinhad come to know the Roshei HaKolleldavened Kabbolas Shabbos. R’ Yoseffrom his yearly trips to Lakewood to learnadditionally recalls taking part induring his vacations.a boy’s summer learning programSetting Uptogether with his classmate, RavThe Roshei HaKollel made two tripsYacov Felder, which was arrangedto Toronto prior to their big move. TheyRav Shlomo Miller Shlita giving Shiur Klalliby the Kollel just a few years later.had the opportunity to meet with all ofDuring the program, the boys wouldthe city’s Rabbonim and with many ofcome and learn b’chavrusa and Rav Mendel Nojowitz wouldthe community leaders. As both of the Roshei HaKollel related, the deliver a shiur.community was very welcoming, to the point where a number of theDue to the Kollel’s relatively small size, the responsibilitiesRabbonim offered to house the Kollel on their Shuls’ premises free of davening for the amud and leining krias haTorah wereof charge. However, in the interests of preserving their autonomy divided up amongst the nine yungeleit and the two Rosheithey politely declined the invitations.HaKollel. One of the first members of the community to joinThe first obstacle which the Kollel encountered was finding the Kollel for davening and learning on a regular basis was R’apartments for the yungeleit to rent. After a number of unsuccessful Yissochor Dov (Albert) Reichmann. R’ Yissochor Dov wouldattempts, R’ Moshe Reichmann suggested to two of the yungeleit daven with the Kollel every morning together with his sonto walk up and down the first few blocks of Lawrence Ave., east ofBathurst St., and see if any of the buildings were forCont. on page 43

A KOLLEL IS BORNCONTINUEDEfraim and would return at night to learn b’chavrusa with RavGershon Eisenberger. Throughout the years, R’ Yissochor Dovtook an active and participatory role in the Kollel’s growth,learning and davening with the Kollel and hosting the annualPurim parties and Simchas beis hashoeivas. Other individualsfrom the community who would frequent the Kollel on a regularbasis included Dr. Feivel Weitz, R’ Ahron Zvi Gestetner, R’ DovidD’Ancona, R’ Shmuel Gellis, and R’ Moshe Binyomin (Robert)Dohany.Shiurim on Maseches Sukka were given by Rav ShlomoMiller every second week, with the other two weeks alternatingbetween Rav Yaakov Michoel Hirschman and one of theyungeleit.Rav Chaim Davis recalled an interesting anecdote whichoccurred not long after the Kollel’s arrival. Upon exiting thebuilding, the young men in their suits and black hats caught theattention of a group of youngsters who were idling at the corner. Thegroup was a colorful bunch, many sporting long hair down to theirshoulders. Approaching the yungeleit, the boys inquired who they wereand what they were doing on top of the Judaica store. The yungeleitresponded that they “were learning Torah.”“Torah? What’s that” the boys asked.“Come up and we’ll show you,” the yungeleit replied. Thus began alegacy of outreach which involved learning with these boys during beinhasedorim and eventually sending each and every one of them to topyeshivos, such as Telz, Denver, Mikdash Melech in Brooklyn, and Sh’orYoshuv in Far Rockaway. A large number of this group went on tobecome accomplished talmidei chachomim, some going into chinuchand others into rabbonus. It should be noted that R’ Issac Lowy wasinstrumental in encouraging these boys to stay connected with theCont. on page 6There are two types of bodies of water that may be used for the immersion ofboth vessels and people who are tamei. Onesuch place, referred to as mikva, is a holefilled with accumulated rainwater. The second type of immersion area, referred to as amaayan, is a body of water which generatesits own supply of water from an undergroundsource.Chazal teach us that a mikva can only purify that which enters it while its waters arecontained (ashboren). Any outflow of waterfrom the mikva would render the mikva invalid. A maayan on the other hand, can bemitaheir even when it is flowing (zochalin).Based on these halachos, we can understand the following Gemara (Nedarim 40a).“Ravin said in the name of Rav: Mitra b’maarava sahada rabba Prass;When it rains in the west (Eretz Yisrael), the Euhphrates (in Babylonia)bears great witness.” The Ran explains,that when the Euphrates would swell it wouldbe due to an abundance of rain in Eretz Yisrael, and it would therefore become invalidfor tevilla. This was because its flowing water(zochalin) was not produced from the innerdepths of the Euphrates itself, but ratherwas supplied from Eretz Yisrael’s rainwater.4Thus, the Euphrates was considered a mikvarather than a maayan and when it had flowing water, it was rendered invalid for tevilla.The Gemara continues that this statement of Rav is at odds with the opinion ofShmuel who said that a river is always primarily filled from its own source, being that for every tefach of rainwater that itabsorbs, two tefachim of water are producedfrom its own depths.Interestingly, the Gemara notes thatthis last statement of Shmuel actually conflicts with a different statement of Shmuel,wherein he remarked that flowing wateris only fit for tevilla if it resembles theEuphrates in Tishrei, when there is noconcern that it is primarily supplied by rainor snow.The Gemara continues that this latteropinion of Shmuel was the opinion of his father, Avuha D’Shmuel, who would only allowhis daughters to immerse in the flowing rivers in Tishrei.Rabbeinu Tam (quoted in the Roshhilchos mikvaos siman yud) paskened likethe former statement of Shmuel, that flowingrivers are never suspect of being primarilysupplied from other sources because for every tefach of rainwater that falls, two corre-sponding tefachim are produced by the riveritself. He therefore paskened that one mayalways use a river for tevilla.The Maharam M’Ruttenberg (also quoted in the aforementioned Rosh) disagreesand maintains that inasmuch as the Gemara says that the statements of Shmuel seemto contradict each other, it would seem thateven though Shmuel held that rivers are primarily supplied from their own depths, hestill made a gezeirah not to rely on such anassumption.The Rashba, Ran, & Raavad qualify,that the prohibition of being toivel in flowing rivers when there has been an excess ofrainwater, is only in areas which are onlycovered when the river swells. However, inareas which are always covered by the river,it would still be permissible to be toivel evenwhile it is flowing.The third opinion amongst the Rishonimis that of the Rambam (9;13) who holds thatflowing rivers are disqualified for tevilla theentire year due to the fear that they havebeen supplied from other sources. The Rambam explains that during Tishrei, AvuhaD’Shmuel erected barriers in the river whichstopped its flow, thus rendering it a contained body of water (ashboren).Cont. on page 6

KOLLEL AVREICHIM CONTINUEDucation Program, and they worked Jews in America but only 500,000 ty and signs of wisdom. Thus theout of the Kollel. This is an example are frum. But in Mitzrayim there creation week described in the firstof how the Kollel has maintained was one man who was the equal chapter of the Torah establishes thean interesting balance. On the one of 600,000 – Moshe Rabbenu. A truth that the origin of the universehand, it is an advanced institute of ben-Torah is of great value. The is a meta-natural phenomenon (weTalmudic study. On the other hand, more a person learns Torah, qua did not come about, as scientistsit is a magnet for Toronto Jewry himself, the more internal value he believe, through unguided naturalfrom all walks of life that continues attains. He becomes a different per- processes that did not have us into have a major influence on the son. It changes his whole essence. mind). The natural scientific operagrowth of Torah in Toronto.What is the tachlis of a Kollel? It is tion of the universe only begins withI once asked Rav Yaakov not to produce melamdim or rab- that first Shabbos of Creation. ThusHirschman how the Kolwe say “I believe with perlel was started. The Jewishfect faith that the Creator,community of Toronto hasmay His name be blessed,always been warm and hoscreated and supervises allpitable. Some 50 years ago,creations ( ּבורא יִ ְת ָּב ַרְך ְׁשמו ֵ ֶׁש ַה R. Moshe Reichmann zt”l ּומנְ ִהיג ַ ּבורא ֵ )הּוא . He is a ּבורא ֵ inwanted to see more growththe creation week and afterof Torah in our city. Then,that He is also a מנְ ִהיג .ַ Thisthe very idea of a Kollel washad an important impact ona great novelty and also athe science wars that eruptrisk. Rav Hirschman wased about ten years ago, andapproached and with the fialso on my own thinking onnancial support of R. Moshethis important matter.Reichman and the blessThe following are someing and support of Harexamples where I was ableav Schneur Kotler, Haravto participate in a smallYaakov Kamenetsky, Haravmeasure in the Rosh KolElya Svei and many others,lel’s analyses. In the issue ofthe decision was made towhether a stove may be adHarav Shlomo Miller Shlita with Dr. Jonathan Ostroffopen a Kollel in Toronto.justed in Shabbos mode onThis was to be a major newYom Tov, Rav Miller soughtundertaking and innovation that banim. The main purpose is to pro- to understand the electronic circuitwould set the standard for the olam duce Talmidei Chachamim. Emese ry of the stove down to the transistorHatorah. Rabbi Gedaliah Felder Talmidei Chachamim. Once there level. When the issue was whetherand Rabbi Avroham Price (may are Talmidei Chachamim many the Murex trunculus (a type of seatheir memory be for a blessing) benefits follow naturally – melam- snail) is the chilazon from whichand other rabbanim in Toronto dim, magidei shiur, rabbanim, the ancient blue dye (techeilis) waswelcomed this bold new initiative. poskim. And when one looks made, Rav Miller visited the factoThis was the community we joined. around, many rabbanim, magidei ry and ordered his own chemicalThe Roshei Kollel have guided us in shiur and poskim in Toronto stud- experiments on the purported dye.our major life decisions. With the ied in the Kollel. Torah learning With the calculation of sunset andsage advice of Rav Hirschman, my increases a person’s intrinsic value sunrise and other zmanim, Ravwife was able to complete medical and gives Hashem tremendous na- Miller sought to understand spherschool without having to work on chas. A person who pulls himself ical trigonometry for the astronomShabbos or Yom Tov. (This was in away from his problems and he sits ical calculations. In all these cases,the days before there was religious in front of the Torah and he is me- the science had to be understoodaccommodation). Rav Hirschman davek sichlo to the Torah – thereby before the vast array of shas andand Rav Miller have frequently pro- becomes a shtick Torah.poskim could be brought to bear onvided us with halachic advice forAbout science, Rav Shlomo Mill- halacha l’maaseh. All these activithe medical treatment of patients er once told me that we are talmidei ties inspired and advanced my ownincluding care on Shabbos and Yom ha’Gra. Which means that mathe- appreciation of Toras Hashem.Tov, life-cycle, end of life questions matics and science are an importMy family and I are grateful toand many other such issues.ant handmaiden to Torah; but this the Roshei Kollel, the chavrei KollelWhat inspired me and keeps me also means that there is a limit to its and the greater Kollel communityinspired? For Rav Shlomo Miller, reach. And one of those limitations for the warm and gracious homethe most precious entity in the bri- is the inability of science to deal they have provided to us; and forah (creation) is a Talmid Chacham. with origins – the origin of the uni- their guidance in every aspect of“People” he says “are impressed verse and the origin of life manifest- our lives.by numbers”. There are 5 million ing enormous intricate complexi-5

The Shulchan Aruch (YD; 201;2) followsthe opinion of the Rambam that one mayonly be toivel in rivers after erecting barriers to stem the flow and render the watercontained. The Rema concurs that this is theproper ruling, however, he adds that one mayrely on the aforementioned opinion of Rabbeinu Tam when there is no available mikvain the area.The Rema further qualifies, that riversthat only flow after an abundance of rain (neharos ha’mechazvim) but at all other timesare totally still, would be disqualified for tevilla while they are flowing even according toRabbeinu Tam. (Similarly, outgrowths of rivers which only appear after an abundance ofrain are likewise unfit for tevilla.)However, the entire discussion thus far islimited to rivers. The Shulchan Aruch (YD;A KOLLEL IS BORN201; 5) writes that large bodies of water suchas seas and oceans, are acceptable for tevillaeven if they are zochalin, being that there isnever a concern that the added rainwater ismore than the water produced by their owndepths.However, it is the opinion of the Shach(YD; 201; 11), that even in large bodies ofwater like seas and oceans, if the shorelineexpands due to an addition of rainwater, thatextended area would be unfit for tevilla.Moreinu Rav Shlomo Miller explainedthat these stringent piskei halacha of theMechaber and the Rema in accordance withthe Rambam, are only with regards to tevillas nashim which involves a chiyuv kareis.Regarding tevillas keilim, however, which isonly a mitzvas asei, there is much more roomto rely on the opinion of Rabbeinu Tam.Land-locked lakes are considered contained and are therefore kasher lechatchila tobe used for tevilla. Larger lakes such as LakeSimcoe and Lake Ontario, are halachicallyconsidered to be seas. However, being thatthey flow freely into other bodies of waterthey are considered zochalin, and accordingto the opinion of the aforementioned Shachthere may be a concern that the shorelinemight become extended after a rainfall. Accordingly, if someone wanted to immerse avessel in an ocean, sea, or larger lake (especially after a large rainfall) it would be suggestable that they first venture several metersinto the ocean.Smaller bodies of water like the Don andHumber rivers, could potentially present anissue of having more rainwater than their ownwater and therefore, lechatchila one shouldCONTINUEDAs I ponder this question, I am reminded of the aforementionedKollel and a large part of their growth is due to his influence.Towards the end of the first zman, the Lakewood Rosh words of the Shmaytsa as well as the famous words of the VilnaYeshiva, Rav Shneur Kotler came for a visit. Rav Shneur delivered Gaon which were related by the Dubner Maggid. The Gaon stated,a shmuess during which he quoted the Shev Shmaytsa’s that the most effective way for an entity to be an influence on itsHakdama wherein the Shmaytsa writes that the neshamos of Klal surroundings, is for it to resemble an overflowing cup. When suchan entity, be it a person or an institution,Yisroel were sent down to this worldconstantly strives to pour into itself againin order to allow them to functionand again, the inevitable result will be thatas fountains which constantlyeverything in its proximity will be affectedgenerate new life and rejuvenateby its growth. By contrast, when even athemselves through learning Torahfull cup pours from itself into another, itand serving Hashem. Conversely, upwill end up becoming empty, thus losingin shomayim, neshamos are limitedits capacity to have an impactful influence.to receiving shefa similar to a pit orAs someone who no longer learns fulla mikva. This shmuess inspired Ravtime with the Kollel, I can personally attestChaim Davis to publish a koveitz ofto the inestimable benefits of stopping inChiddushei Torah written by theand taking even a few moments to learn inyungeleit on Maseches Sukka, titledthe proximity of the Roshei HaKollel and“HaMaayan (The Fountain).” Thethe yungeleit. I urge each and every one ofKollel continues to produce a koveitzStanding: Rav Shlomo Miller speaking in learningyouto come in and bask in the outpouringsby this name every few years.with Rabbis Tzvi Pruzansky and Eliezer Rothstein.of Torah wealth which emanate from ourSitting: Rav Yaakov Michoel Hirschman and Mr. Philip AlterAn Overflowing Cupcity’s overflowing cup.WhencontemplatingtheSpecial thanks to the Roshei HaKollel,Kollel’s overwhelming influence onR’ Chaim Davis, R’ Eliezer Rothstein, R’ Isaac Reichmann, R’ Ahronthe community, one is struck by an unusual paradox. While Tzvi Gestetner, R’ Moishe Friedman, & R’ Nosson Hoffman whovarious kollelim around the world direct the main focus of their generously contributed their time to help with the development ofactivities to the pursuit of providing education and outreach to this article.their host communities, the official mantra of Kollel AvreichimIf you have any relevant memories, observations, stories, orhas been different. Kollel Avreichim’s ‘mission’ is to provide a anecdotes about the history of the Kollel which would help us withspace where the sole focus is intense Torah learning, a bastion subsequent editions, please email them together with your contactof undiluted Torah greatness. One might wonder, therefore, details to reflections@kollel.comhow it has been possible for the Kollel to have affected thebroader community in such profound ways?6Have a Kollel story/picture to share? Email us at reflections@kollel.com.

seek out a proper mikva in accordance withthe Rambam, Shulchan Aruch, and Rema.If there are no other mikvaos available, onecould be someich on Rabbeinu Tam, nevertheless, a proper chumrah would be to seek aspot in the river which is consistently coveredat all times throughout the year in accordancewith the aforementioned opinion of the Ran.Small creeks that occasionally dry up, are notacceptable for tevilla even according to Rabbeinu Tam.Regarding tevillas nashim in such bodiesof water, Moreinu Rav Shlomo Miller wrote aletter a number of years ago to R’ Moshe Alon,z”l. In the letter, the Rosh Kollel pointed outa number of pertinent points some of whichare as follows: The Shulchan Aruch (YD; 198;33) writes that one should not be toivel in abody of water whose ground is mud or dirt,The possuk in Parshas Mattos states: “Aches hazahav ve’es hakasef es hanechoshes es habarzel es habdil ve’es haofares Ach b’mei nidda yischata; Only the goldand silver, the copper, the iron, the tin,and the lead but it shall be purified withthe sprinkling waters (Bamidbar 31:22).”It is from this possuk that we learn themitzvah d’oraisa of Tevillas Keilim for metal,food-related utensils which are obtained from anon-Jew.Aluminum KeilimWith the advent of aluminum keilim, the following question was posed to Rav Moshe Feinstein, zt”l (Igros Moshe YD III: 22): Are vesse

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