Rabbi Gershon Hirsch, a leading Lithuanian Torah figure, landed in Monsey early Thursday for the final event of his US fundraising tour on behalf of World Torah Fund, according to a report by Israel Kohen. The trip has drawn controversy over its focus on yeshiva students who do not serve in the IDF.
Rabbi Gershon Hirsch arrived in Monsey, New York, early Thursday morning for the concluding event of his fundraising tour on behalf of World Torah Fund (Keren Olam HaTorah), as reported by Israel Kohen. The landing marks the final stop of a US trip that began earlier in the week, during which Hirsch visited yeshivas and kollels to raise money for Torah institutions whose students do not serve in the military — a practice that has drawn sharp criticism from many Israelis.
Hirsch, a prominent figure in the Lithuanian yeshiva world and rosh yeshiva of a well-known institution, is scheduled to depart for Israel tonight. The tour's focus on funding students who shirk conscription has been a recurring flashpoint in Israel's ongoing debate over military service exemptions for Haredi yeshiva students, a issue that has divided the government and public opinion. As The Zioneer reported in its June 20 bulletin, his departure for this trip was marked by farewells from kollel directors, underscoring the institutional support for his mission within the Haredi community.
No further details on the Monsey event or his return flight are yet available. The story remains Developing pending confirmation of the travel schedule and any statements from Hirsch or his representatives.
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