בית מדרש ~היכלא דרבי שמעון~ (ע~ר)

We are a Torah-centered, faith-based non-profit Beit Midrash, Yeshiva and Kollel in Beitar Illit, Israel, dedicated to intensive Torah study, stipends for avrechim, and supportive services for families throughout the year and during the Jewish holidays.


About ע.ת.ו. - עמודי תורה

Our mission is to sustain a vibrant Beit Midrash, Yeshiva and Kollel that empowers avrechim, students and families to live lives centered on Torah. We provide structured study frameworks, stipends and community support so that those devoted to Torah can grow in knowledge, spiritual depth and chessed, while uplifting Jewish life in Beitar Illit and beyond.

A warm gathering of diverse community members studying Torah together in a bright, welcoming room.
A warm gathering of diverse community members studying Torah together in a bright, welcoming room.
Our Mission
Our Vision

Our vision is to be a leading center of Torah learning and spiritual inspiration, recognized for its depth of study, strength of community and loyalty to the legacy of Rabbi Shimon. We aspire to raise generations of committed Jews whose lives of learning, prayer and kindness will illuminate homes, neighborhoods and communities across Israel and the Jewish world.

Our Services

Supporting Torah study, education, and community care.

Torah Centers
A warm, inviting room filled with people engaged in Torah study.
A warm, inviting room filled with people engaged in Torah study.

Creating welcoming spaces for learning and spiritual growth.

A group of children and adults participating in an educational workshop.
A group of children and adults participating in an educational workshop.
Volunteers delivering food and care packages to elderly community members.
Volunteers delivering food and care packages to elderly community members.
Educational Programs

Offering classes and workshops for all ages and backgrounds.

Providing support and aid to those in need within our community.

Community Support

Our Work

Building Torah centers and nurturing community growth.

A warm gathering inside a Torah study center with engaged learners.
A warm gathering inside a Torah study center with engaged learners.
Torah Centers

Spaces dedicated to deepening Torah study for all ages.

Educators leading a lively Jewish learning session with children.
Educators leading a lively Jewish learning session with children.
Study Programs

Engaging classes that inspire spiritual growth and knowledge.

Volunteers delivering care packages to elderly community members.
Volunteers delivering care packages to elderly community members.
A group of community members gathered for a holiday celebration.
A group of community members gathered for a holiday celebration.
Community Aid

Supporting the needy, elderly, and sick with compassion.

Family Support

Programs that strengthen families through education and care.

Contact Us

A warm, inviting study room filled with open Torah books and soft lighting.
A warm, inviting study room filled with open Torah books and soft lighting.

Reach out to join our learning community or ask about support programs.