1567First Yeshiva Founded in Poland

First yeshiva is founded in Poland.
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🏫 First Yeshiva Founded in Poland

First yeshiva is founded in Poland.
First Yeshiva Founded in Poland (1567)
YeshivaPolandAshkenaziJewish EducationRabbinic JudaismTalmudHalakhaReligious InstitutionsEarly Modern Period
PolandPoland

🏛️ First Session of the Council of Four Lands

First session of the Council of Four Lands (Va'ad Arba' Aratzot) in Lublin, Poland. 70 delegates from local Jewish kehillot meet to discuss taxation and other issues important to the Jewish community.
First Session of the Council of Four Lands (1580)
Council of Four LandsPolandJewish AutonomyKehillotTaxationJewish GovernanceEarly Modern PeriodAshkenaziCommunal Organization
PolandPoland

🕍 Establishment of Yeshiva College in New York City

Yeshiva College (later University) and its Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Rabbinical Seminary is established in New York City for training in a Modern Orthodox milieu.
Establishment of Yeshiva College in New York City (1915)
Yeshiva UniversityModern OrthodoxJewish EducationUnited StatesRabbinical SeminaryOrthodox JudaismReligious InstitutionsNew York City
United StatesUnited States