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What does "yareach (or yarech) kallah" mean? Preferably not just a literal translation. Is there a meaning beyond the translation of the two words?
Answer
"Yarchei Kallah" is a study program for people who generally do not have too much time during the year to study. It is set up during the months of vacation, throughout the year - throughout the world.
The idea was founded by the illustrious preeminent rabbi - Rabbi Shlomo Kahaneman OBM, the late Rosh HaYeshiva of the famous Poneviz Yeshiva in Bnei Braq, some 50 years ago.
The word "Yarchei" literally means "months."
"Kallah" is the Torah speech given Shabbat (Shabbat being compared to "Kallah"
- source: Talmud Shabbat 119a) before holidays to teach the working people the
laws of the upcoming holiday - (source: Talmud Brachot 6b; "Rashi" s.v. "Igra
D'Kalla" there).
With blessings from Jerusalem,
Rabbi Shraga Simmons
Aish.com
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