Rabbi Aaron Lopiansky

Journey to Our Past

Religion EN ↓ 107 episodes

Beginning in 2017, Eshel Publications has been honored to host a summer trip through Jewish History. The trip is led by Rabbi Ahron Lopiansky, who speaks at each stop, and brings the world of our past to life in the very places where it happened. Eshel Publications is proud to present to you the recordings from these trips. You’ll feel like you were there as you hear Rav Aaron speaking at ancient shul, great yeshivos, holy kevarim, musuems, and monuments. Learn about the places where our ancestors lived and the places where they died. And of course, visit https://www.eshelpublications.com/trip...

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Rabbi Aaron Lopiansky

Episodes

Litta 07 – Mir 06.08.2020 14:25

The History of The Mir Yeshiva - the pinnacle of the Lithuanian Yeshivos. August 7, 2017

Litta 06 – Navardok 04.08.2020 22:12

The group drove to Navardok, original home of the Navardok yeshiva and burial place of the Aruch HaShulchan. Although there is nothing left of either, someone said El Malei Rachomim at the site of the cemetery which now has nothing but a monument to the Jews of Navardok. R' Aaron spoke about the amazing fire of the Navardok Yeshiva and its legacy today. August 7, 2017

Litta 05 – Inside Yeshiva Ohel Torah of Baranavich 04.08.2020 7:34

R' Aaron spoke for a few minutes inside the building of the yeshiva (which is now a gym). He spoke about the special respect that R' Elochonon had with Slonim and about the emotional hasmadah the talmidim of Baranavich. He also spoek briefly about the great hanhalah of the yeshiva. August 7, 2017

Litta 04 – Baranavich 04.08.2020 14:16

On route to Baranovich, to the yeshiva of Rav Elchonon Wasserman. August 7, 2017

Litta 03 – Kletzk 04.08.2020 14:27

On the way to Yeshiva Eitz Chaim D'Kletzk, the yeshiva founded by R' Isser Zalman Meltzer and Rav Ahron Kotler (originally in Slutzk). August 7, 2017

Litta 02 – Intro to Yeshiva Q&A 04.08.2020 26:08

One of the highlights of the trip was the bus rides where not only did R' Aaron give most of his shiurim but allowed the group to ask him questions. Here is a special inside look at the amazing trip! August 7, 2017

Litta 01 – Introduction to the World of Yeshivos 04.08.2020 23:37

An Introduction to the world of the great yeshivos of Litta. R Aaron describes how the yeshiva came to be the focal point of the Lithuanian Jews (modern day Belarus/Lithuania). In this introductory shiur, learn about the geography and culture that gave rise to the yeshiva movement. Learn about its goals and struggles and how they developed to the movement that we know and live today. August 7, 201...