
Rabbi Aaron Gruman – The Ultimate Pioneer: Twin Rivers to Torah Links
03/06/23 • 78 min
Rabbi Aaron Gruman is the Director of Torah Links, the outreach division of Bais Medrash Gavoah.
Torah Links has branches throughout New Jersey and across the country. In this week’s episode, Rabbi Gruman tells us about Torah Links; how he got involved and what it accomplishes, as well as more about the Twin Rivers community.
Rabbi Gruman moved to Twin Rivers in 1989 with his wife and family to expand the existing outreach program. Today, Twin Rivers' infrastructure includes a shul with about 60 diverse families as well as an eiruv, a mikvah, and even a night kollel.
Rabbi Gruman takes us on a journey through his 25-year mission of spreading the light of yiddishkeit to our unaffiliated brethren. He shares how his work with Torah Links has grown over the years, and discusses the organization's plans for the future. He explains how they aim to expand their many programs with the goal of making Lakewood the kiruv capital of the US. Join us in this eye opening portrayal into the world of Jewish outreach and kiruv happenings, right here in Our Town.
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Rabbi Aaron Gruman is the Director of Torah Links, the outreach division of Bais Medrash Gavoah.
Torah Links has branches throughout New Jersey and across the country. In this week’s episode, Rabbi Gruman tells us about Torah Links; how he got involved and what it accomplishes, as well as more about the Twin Rivers community.
Rabbi Gruman moved to Twin Rivers in 1989 with his wife and family to expand the existing outreach program. Today, Twin Rivers' infrastructure includes a shul with about 60 diverse families as well as an eiruv, a mikvah, and even a night kollel.
Rabbi Gruman takes us on a journey through his 25-year mission of spreading the light of yiddishkeit to our unaffiliated brethren. He shares how his work with Torah Links has grown over the years, and discusses the organization's plans for the future. He explains how they aim to expand their many programs with the goal of making Lakewood the kiruv capital of the US. Join us in this eye opening portrayal into the world of Jewish outreach and kiruv happenings, right here in Our Town.
Episode Sponsor: 24Six
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Website: www.24six.com Email: [email protected]
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