Part of what makes YTT such a special high school experience is the 10-day Senior Trip to Israel. During this much anticipated trip, the students are treated to unforgettable moments that many people never experience.
After weeks of preparation, it is now Sunday, January 12th and the YTT Seniors & staff are in JFK ready to take off to Eretz Yisrael on a new ELAL Dreamliner.
They arrive on Monday and from the airport they visit the Tziyun of Reb Asher Freund. From there they daven Mincha and Arvit and tour the vicinity followed by dinner in the Old City and check-in at the King Solomon Hotel.
Tuesday was spent visiting a number of Gedolim – including the Rishon LeTzion HaRav Yitzchak Yosef Shlit”a and visiting prospective Yeshivas within Jerusalem. Visiting Me’arat HaMachpela in Chevron and Kever Rachel is one of the most inspiring moments of the entire trip.
On Wednesday, they visited the South where they climbed Masada for a sunrise Shacharit, went Camel Riding in Eretz Bereishit, swam in the Dead Sea and had a waterfall hike in Ein Gedi. Upon return to the hotel, many students visited with relatives and the others went out for a special dinner.
Thursday was another day of visiting Yeshivas and alumni followed by a visit to Machon Ayalon, a tour of the Old City and a sound and light show in Migdal David. Thursday evening found everyone in Bnei Brak and visiting HaRav Gershon Edelstein shlit”a in Yeshivat Ponovezh and a face to face audience with HaRav Chaim Kanievsky shlit”a. On Erev Shabbat, they joined Rav Yaakov Hillel shlit”a for Shacharit followed by an exhilarating day at Eretz Ha’ayalim where they went zip-lining through the mountains and actual Mountain Rappelling!
The Alumni Shabbat was truly inspiring. The Senior class along with the 1st, 2nd & 3rd year Alumni learning in Israel, staff and family – come together for an amazing Shabbat filled with spirited singing, a special Oneg Shabbat, fine cuisine and true Achdut. On Motzai Shabbat they were treated to a lavish Melava Malka hosted by Yeshivat Imrei Binah, where YTT Senior, Chaim Siovnov, is currently learning.
On Monday morning, they traveled up to the North and stayed at the popular Lavi Hotel. They visited Rosh Hanikrah and of course, Kever Rashb”i. The next few days were filled with much Kedusha and fun. They visited the old city of Tzfat and the many Kivrei Tzadikim, including a visit to the Mikvah of the Arizal. There were Jeep rides, ATV’s, hands-on encounter with snakes and a special night cruise on the Kinneret as well as a visit to the famed Har Bental and the tanks on the old battlefield! Gan HaShelosha was especially great with the many beautiful sights and waterfalls. On Wednesday, everyone gathered for a farewell banquet and headed to the airport.
The group arrived back on Thursday, January 23rd, inspired and ready to make the most of their remaining few months as YTT Seniors.
Special thanks to the Menahel of YTT, Rabbi Moshe Aharonov. Thank you as well to Rabbi Shimon Shain – 12th Grade Rebbe and Rabbi Binyomin Privalsky – 11th Grade Rebbe, both of whom were on the trip.Yeshiva Tiferet Tzion High School is located at 66-35 108th Street in Forest Hills. They can be reached at 718-544-2727 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
YTT – Senior Trip to Eretz Yisrael
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