7th- and 8th-grade classes listening to Rabbi Krohn’s shiur
7th- and 8th-grade classes listening to Rabbi Krohn’s shiur
7th- and 8th-grade classes listening to Rabbi Krohn’s shiur
Rabbi Paysach Krohn delivering divrei chizuk at YOSS
Rabbi Paysach Krohn delivering divrei chizuk at YOSS
Rabbi Chanina Herzberg, menahel  at YOSS
Rabbi Chanina Herzberg, menahel
at YOSS

On Tuesday, the 18th of Elul, the Yeshiva of South Shore launched a new, exciting, and innovative program to help the talmidim reach even greater heights in their tefillos. The Tefillah Incentive Program, also known as “Hikon,” is a pioneering incentive program that helps to inspire young adults to enhance their tefillos. It is based on the words uttered by Amos HaNavi (Amos 4:12), “Hikon L’kras Elokecha Yisrael–prepare yourself, Israel, to greet Hashem.”

The goal of the program, developed through the collaboration of Rabbi Zev Davidowitz, the dynamic new menahel ha’mechinah, together with the veteran menahel ha’yeshiva, Rabbi Chanina Herzberg, is geared for the seventh- and eighth-grade boys in the Mechina Division. The goal is to help develop in the talmidim a deeper understanding of the halachos and hashkafah of tefillah, and to appreciate the incredible opportunities they have each time they daven. The parameters of the program are simple, practical, yet extremely conducive to attaining a higher level of davening. Every boy who joins this completely voluntary program will come on time to davening, wear proper attire, refrain from talking, and daven from a siddur b’kol rom (out loud).

To launch the program, Rabbi Paysach Krohn delivered a powerful derashah packed with inspiration and stories about the power of tefillah. He told of the mesirus nefesh of those who davened under duress, and the appreciation of tefillah by so many whose lives were changed through the power of prayer.

Rabbi Krohn’s enthusiasm encouraged the boys of the Mechina Division to enhance their tefillah and connection with Hashem, imparting the reality of the tefillah process. He vividly defined the fact that they really are connecting and actually talking to a Father in heaven who is truly listening. Regaling the talmidim with unique stories, Rabbi Krohn inspired them to join the program and enhance their relationship with Hashem on a daily basis.

As a special incentive, all talmidim who enter the Hikon Program will be invited to join their rebbeim and chaverim on three special trips during the year! The first incentive trip is an exciting hockey game between the NY Islanders and the St. Louis Blues at the Barclay Arena on December 8. All participants will partake of a gala catered meal from Carlos and Gabby’s and be allowed special time on the ice while attending the game!

The response thus far has been overwhelming, and the level of tefillah has risen to new heights.

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