Later on, we will visit Volozhyn, another Belarussian town and see the renowned yeshiva established in 1803 by Rav Hayim Volozhiner, a disciple of the Vilna Gaon. A fire swept Volozhyn in the middle of the 19th c., but the “mother of yeshivas” was untouched.
After learning about the yeshiva’s fascinating history, we will take a key from the town authorities and let you inside.
The tour ends with a trip to the Jewish Cemetery where we will pay a tribute and pray at the grave of Rav Hayim Volozhiner.