Taking Advice from Gedolim

            Written testimonials penned by a number of Gedolim and circulated at one of the national gatherings of Dirshu, are effective statements in their own right.

            Harav Yosef Efrati brought with him, and read aloud, a letter from Hagaon Harav Yosef Shaul Elyshiv, shlita. “23 Tishrei, 5761.   My blessing is extended to all assembled for the honor of Torah -  to those who have toiled in Torah study, who have taken part in the Dirshu Hashem V’uzo program in the yeshivos throughout the holy land.  The source of blessing is the esteemed philanthropist, Rav Dovid Hofstedter, whose heart advised him to place the foundation under the supervision of Roshei Yeshivos, while personally bearing the financial yoke faithfully each month.  In his merit shall come the blessing. (signed) Y.S. Elyashiv

            Hagaon Harav Aharon Leib Steinman, shlita whose own yeshiva Orchos HaTorah has a Dirshu program, wrote the following excerpt from his letter to yeshiva students who participated in the Dirshu program.

            “May the words ‘shesulim b’veis Hashem’ – planted in he house of the Creator –‘b’chatzros Elokeinu yafrichu,’ will blossom in the courtyards of Hashem, ‘Od yenuvun beseivah,’ may they continue to bear fruit in their old age, become fulfilled in you.  If only your hearts will be with you thusly always to fear the Almighty all your days.  May we all merit the salvation of eternity and may the hall of justice stand once again.”