Friends of Sderot

Join us tonight for a series of fascinating Torah lectures at the Hesder Yeshiva in Sderot — part of the Bein haZmanim program run by Orayta, an organization founded by the Yeshiva.

Orayta (Aramaic for Torah) –A new program that developed from within the Yeshiva to continue the Yeshiva's goal of spreading Torah within the city and surrounding communities. It is run by the avreichim (married students) and the Yeshiva, in partnership with the Reut Association and the Sderot Municipality.

Mechi Fendel
David Fendel

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Rabbi & Rabbanit Fendel will be on JM in the Am today at 8am EST.

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Mechi Fendel
David Fendel

Back to where it all started.

This week we welcomed Sderot Hesder Yeshiva alumni back — this time as parents, celebrating their kids heading off to first grade.

The day included parent-child learning, a rooftop view of Sderot, a team activity, a gift for every child, and a bracha from Rosh Yeshiva Rabbi David Fendel.

Watching our alumni return with the next generation - that's what it's all about.

"They tried to break our spirit. They didn't realize that it is invincible. Unbreakable."
— Rabbi David Fendel, Rosh Yeshiva, Sderot Hesder Yeshiva
In a new Arutz Sheva interview, Rav Fendel shares what's really happening in Sderot: 🇮🇱

- "They thought they would turn this place into a ghost town... We're not going to let them. We're turning it into a capital of Torah and Zionism."
- "On October 7, our guys became the guardians of the city. Residents said that when they saw white shirts, kippot srugot, tzitzit flying — they felt protected."
- "We are also an important factory — one that produces Torah giants, leaders, teachers, high-tech professionals."

Today the mayor, deputy mayor, and school principals of Sderot are Yeshiva alumni.

Hundreds of students serve on the front lines while the Beit Midrash keeps growing — a new study hall, women's college, high school, and dormitories all rising at once.

And to those who make it possible, Rav Fendel says it best:
- "Every donation makes a tremendous difference... We need you, and we thank you profusely for your generosity and friendship."

Be part of what's being built in Sderot — link in the comments. 👇
Am Yisrael Chai 🇮🇱

Mechi Fendel
David Fendel

L’dor V’dor—From generation to generation! ✨

We had the most beautiful evening at Yeshivat Hesder Sderot celebrating the Bar and Bat Mitzvahs of the children of our alumni!

The night featured inspiring words from Rosh Yeshiva Rabbi Duv Fendel on connecting generations and serving Hashem with love, alongside special father-son and father-daughter bonding activities.

It was an unforgettable evening!

Mazal Tov!

Drop a 🎉 in the comments to wish them well! 👇

On October 7, they came to extinguish our joy. 🇮
Our answer?
We're writing a brand new Sefer Torah. In Sderot.
Together.

The "Join the Dance" campaign is now LIVE and we need you to be part of it.
This Sefer Torah isn't just parchment and ink.
It's a declaration.
It's a celebration that no darkness can silence.
It's Sderot's living, breathing answer to those who tried to break us.
How to Join:
• Sponsor a Parsha
• Sponsor an Aliyah
• Enter the Raffle

Will you join?
👉 Help us keep the Torah thriving in Sderot. Sponsor a portion of our new Sefer Torah and enter the raffle today: https://causematch.com/join-the-dance