Thousands gathered at the Har Etzion Yeshiva campus in Alon Shvut for the 31st annual Herzog College Yemei Iyun beTanakh, a multi-day program centered on intensive Tanakh study. The event brought together large crowds for four days of lectures and learning, continuing a long-running tradition that has become a major fixture for Bible study participants in Israel.
The interview with Rabbi Reuven Spolter, Herzog College’s Director of English Programming, highlights both the scale of the gathering and the broader purpose behind it. Beyond the packed schedule of classes, the focus was on giving attendees meaningful exposure to Tanakh through serious study and accessible teaching.
A key part of the program appears to be making Bible learning available to a wide audience, including English speakers. That emphasis helps explain why the event attracts so many participants, combining academic depth, religious engagement, and a communal atmosphere around the study of foundational Jewish texts.
The annual Bible study days in Gush Etzion reflect Herzog College’s ongoing role in promoting Tanakh learning on a broad scale. For those who attended, the hoped-for takeaway was not only information from lectures, but a stronger connection to the text and a deeper commitment to continued study.
