Cape Town Kollel
5769 Bachurim
Cape Town’s vibrant, activity-filled and effective Yeshiva was established in 1994, housed in the Arthur’s Road Orthodox Hebrew Congregation, Sea Point. The material studied in the Yeshiva is manifold. Even though the emphasis is on the study of Talmud, all Jewish texts, including Philosophy, Bible and Midrash are studied.
Cape Town families have intensified their commitment to Torah values over the last forteen years and the Yeshiva has enabled a committed and educated young community to grow. The Yeshiva has become a center for Torah learning, a place where all interested in enriching their knowledge of Judaism can realize their objective.
The Yeshiva is involved in both formal and informal activities within the community, in addition to three hours a day set aside for the bachurim to pursue their own learning. Their activities include one-on-one tutoring with community members, activities at the Herzliya schools and weekly learning sessions in Milnerton, Sea Point, CampsBay and Claremont. Every Shabbat the Yeshiva visits a different community and organizes activities and leering programs.
The chevruta program remains the most important and crucial dimension of our activities and has remained stable during the years. Over 200 members of the community participate in this one-on-one tutoring program. This type of study allows students to study at their own pace, delve into topics of their own choice and provides an environment free of inhibition to question, debate and argue. Topics covered included the entire range of Torah Literature - Chumash, Halacha, Parsha, Nach, Machshava, Mishna, Gemara, Siddur, Jewish History, etc….
The Kollel is currently learning Hilchot Shabbat
The Kollel in Cape Town is a joint venture with the "Yeshiva of Cape Town"
Supportedby the L.A. Pincus Jewish Education Fund for the Diaspora.
The Yeshiva of Cape Town was initiated and directed by Rabbi Jonathan Glass (Yeshivat Har Etzion)
Yeshiva of Cape Town website: www.yeshiva.org.za