Rabbi Avraham Yitzchak Bloch Telshe yeshiva

students of telshe on purim 1936.

at time of rabbi yosef leib bloch s passing, son rabbi avraham yitzchak bloch 38 years old; however, had been lecturing in yeshiva since 1926 , had acquired name 1 of greatest minds in rabbinic world.

rabbi avraham yitzchak bloch s 2 brothers: rabbi zalman bloch , rabbi eliyahu meir bloch occupied positions within yeshiva. remained dedicated continuing father s educational methods , approach.

in 1931, committee established in yeshiva furtherance of jewish education. committee s goal ensure traditional jewish education available many jewish children possible. committee saw organization of schools in small towns there had been little or no structured system of schooling. older students in yeshiva selected teach periods of time @ these schools, following which, return continue studies @ yeshiva. in addition providing many communities @ large new educational options, these schools gave telzer students opportunity self-development , growth.

exactly 1 year , day after passing of rabbi yosef leib bloch, rabbi chaim rabinowitz died. following rabbi rabinowitz s death, son, rabbi azriel rabinowitz appointed rosh yeshiva. rabbi azriel rabinowitz twenty-six years old , acclaimed illui ( genius ).

in 1933, yeshiva built new building house mechina ( preparatory school ). until onset of world war ii, yeshiva continued offer traditional jewish education ages. establishment of schools outside of telz had furthered goal.