The verse states, “Dirshu Hashem v’uzo, bakshu panav tamid,” seek out the Almighty and His Might; seek His countenance always.  By this time, the well-known verse in Tehillim has gained fame as the slogan for a wonderful foundation of Torah study within the world’s framework of Torah institutions.  The sentiments, “I have no time now – I must finish the material… I have an exam from Dirshu tomorrow…” have by now become common parlance wherever Torah is learned.

Of late, Dirshu has become one of the most widespread programs – with tremendous popular appeal – within the broad yeshiva system.  This refers not only to those hundreds who have already been accepted into the programs, but also to those who impatiently await admission.

Over the past number of years, there have appeared numerous articles and reports in the Torah press in many countries, which have described the monumental advancements of the Dirshu learning program in recent years.  Every few months, we might read of the opening of yet another branch, another kollel, or another gathering of prominent Rashei Yeshiva who have come to voice their renewed support both for the concept and the endeavor of Dirshu.    

In fact there are various distinct programs that have been created under the auspices of Kollel Dirshu Hashem V’uzo. All of these, however, are housed within the sacred tents of Torah, serving hundreds of serious-minded scholars who spend their time in the houses of study as well as in official Torah institutions.

The best known of these are: the V’talmudo B’yado Program, the Ashmores Haboker Program, and the Kollelim for Balebatim Network.  Additionally there is a steady production of literature and Torah materials for the strengthening of Yeshiva students.  To date, within this remarkably successful mosaic of undertakings under Dirshu’s umbrella, there are over 1500 students, ranging from adolescent yeshiva bachurim to adults – all of whom are furthering their Torah pursuits with the assistance of the program.

Indeed, it is only due to the technical limitations of admitting the flow that the international Dirshu student body has not increased many times over.  The requests are endless, with thousands awaiting Dirshu’s doors opening up before them.  The masses eager to enter the system are driven less by the remuneration associated with Dirshu, than by the objective of being part of a compelling and intense regimen of study.  The successes of Dirshu have become the primary motivator for new hopefuls, as the earnestness of the study within Dirshu has made waves in the spheres of learning.