Toraso Umnaso

            We live in blessed times. Many young men have the opportunity to spend at least the first year or two (if not more) of their married lives in the bais hamedrash devoting their full time and energy in these formative years to Torah and avodah. The Chaburas Kollel Dirshu d’Beis Medrash Gavoha in Lakewood was started to provide an opportunity for these individuals to grow to the maximum of their potential. This all-day kollel now boasts almost two hundred extraordinary young men who have undertaken a heavy commitment to learning. The kollel day begins with the distinctive Dirshu seder before davening. It then continues with a full day of learning, but with a Dirshu style twist. The learning is done at an impressive pace, considering that all of Tosafos and many of the major Rishonim and Achronim are covered. Tests are administered monthly and the monthly stipend is dependant on strict attendance and successful completion of the test on that month’s material. Furthermore, the yungerleit are tested on all of the material studied since the beginning of the masechta, requiring constant review and unwavering dedication. Despite the rigors of the program, the participants experience tremendous satisfaction. The Chaburah has produced outstanding sefarim providing the maarei mkomos for the key discussions in the Rishonim and Achronim, along with explanations and chiddushim.