Yeshiva Har Bracha

Yeshiva Har Bracha aspires to nurture Torah scholars, ‘poskei halachot’, who are thoroughly involved in the life of the public and the country, and will become the spiritual leaders of the nation. Furthermore, we strive to produce Torah-based and idealistic scientists and practical people, whose roots are deeply planted in the Beit Midrash and who personify in their daily lives the vision of ‘tikun olam’ through continued deep and creative development in Torah.

Rabbi Eliezer Melamed

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The Parameters of the Mitzvah of “Lo Takifu”

Rabbi Eliezer Melamed 05/17/2024

The mitzvah of “Lo Takifu” (not rounding the hairline) distinguishes the Jewish people through their hair, just as the mitzvah of circumcision

Rabbi Hayim David HaLevi – 26 Years since His Passing

Rabbi Eliezer Melamed 05/10/2024

From a young age, he was drawn to Torah study and nestled in the shadow of Torah scholars who lived in his

Prisoner Exchanges

Rabbi Eliezer Melamed 05/03/2024

When paying an exorbitant price for prisoners, it endangers the entire public * This is what happened to us following the reckless

The Four Cups of Freedom and the Joy of Redemption

Rabbi Eliezer Melamed 04/19/2024

Our Sages instituted the drinking of four cups of wine on the Seder night, so that joy and celebration would accompany all

Laws Regarding ‘Rich Matzah’ and Medicines on Passover

Rabbi Eliezer Melamed 04/14/2024

‘Rich matzah’ (matzah ashira), meaning dough that was mixed with fruit juices, is forbidden to eat on Passover according to Ashkenazi custom. For Sephardic Jews as well, it is best to avoid eating it, unless one’s rabbi permits it * Additionally, one who comes from a family that abstained from eating soaked matzah is allowed to eat it today, but if they knew it was a stringency and observed it for several years, it is good for them to receive a formal annulment in front of three people * Medications without taste do not require kosher certification for Passover, and even medications with taste can be used if one cannot verify whether they are permitted on Passover