Dear Matzav Inbox, 

Once again, Agudas Yisroel of America has completely missed the mark.
What do I mean?
Let’s talk for a moment about the 25th annual Yerushalayim Yarchei Kallah, which will take place from Sunday, February 16 to Thursday, February 20, 2025, 27 Shevat through 1 Adar 5785. This event is a life-changing, awe-inspiring, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for any Yid seeking to immerse themselves in Torah, learning, and the purest atmosphere of ruchniyus elevation.
And yet, when I attended last year’s event, I was astounded—and not in a good way—to see a few hundred people in attendance.
A few hundred? For something of this magnitude?
This is a program that changes lives, and yet Agudas Yisroel somehow manages to undersell it to the point where thousands of people are missing out on the most transformative experience they could possibly imagine.
Let’s break this down for a moment.
The Yarchei Kallah is everything it promises to be—world-class learning, the deepest insights from gedolei hador, a palpable ruach that fills every inch of the room, and a connection to Torah that is simply unparalleled.
It’s like nothing else in the world. I’m telling you. I am forever changed by what I witnessed last year.
The sheer atmosphere of the place is enough to make anyone feel like they’ve been transported into another realm, surrounded by the greatest minds of Torah, united by Torah in just an extraordinary way.
And yet, what did I find? A few hundred people? Was this a joke? What was the Agudah thinking? Seriously.
This event should have a waiting list longer than the longest flight delay in history. There should be thousands of participants. Yet somehow, Agudah has decided that a hotel in Yerushalayim is the most fitting venue for something of this importance. A hotel? Really? A hotel? When you’re talking about an event that could shake the very foundation of one’s Yiddishkeit, that could give participants a rare chance to sit at the feet of gedolim, that could ignite their Torah passion in a way they never imagined, what do they offer? A hotel? Why not throw this thing in the back of a shul, or perhaps in the basement of some nondescript building with folding chairs and no air-conditioning?
For something as extraordinary as the Yerushalayim Yarchei Kallah, you would think that they’d be pulling out all the stops. They should be hosting this event in a space like MetLife Stadium, a venue that can comfortably hold thousands of eager participants, all of whom are desperate to be part of this experience. Imagine the spiritual energy of that many people learning and growing together. The learning would be electric. The vibes would be out of this world. The connection to the Torah and to the gedolim would be unimaginable.
Yet, the Agudah continues to hold this event in a hotel in the heart of Yerushalayim. Why? Is it a question of funding? Organization? Vision? Or is it just the same old way of underestimating the power of Torah and the thirst of Yidden to be part of something that could elevate their lives?
This, my friends, is an event that should be a tour de force of Torah inspiration.
Maybe Agudah’s vision for the Yarchei Kallah is too small, too limited, too comfortable with what it already has. Maybe they think they’re doing enough, but they’re clearly not. For something this life-altering, something that holds the potential to spark a revolution in Yiddishkeit, this should not be a small, intimate gathering. This should be huge. I’ve seen the way such events can be, and the difference is stark. Agudah, once again, blows it.
For those of you who are still going to give it a shot and join this year’s Yarchei Kallah—somehow—you can sign up right here: Yarchei Kallah 2025 Registration.
I promise, you’ll walk away like a different person.
And you’ll be the one writing this letter next year, asking: Huh? Only a few hundred people? This was the most incredible experience of my life! 
Indeed, wouldn’t it be nice if the Agudah finally woke up and realized what an opportunity they have on their hands here?
Just a thought.
Sincerely,
A Yarchei Kallah Yid
 
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