A collective sense of relief spread throughout the Torah community after several tense days during which the country followed the developments surrounding the arrest of Reb Avraham Ben Dayan. He returned home on Erev Shabbos, as previously reported here on Matzav.com, concluding a period marked by protests and gatherings across the country.

For his first Shabbos after being freed, Reb Ben Dayan chose to spend the day at his father-in-law’s home in the moshav of Tifrach, away from the public spotlight and the commotion of the city.

The most moving moment came on Motzei Shabbos, when Rav Avraham Yitzchak Kook, Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivas Maor HaTalmud, arrived unexpectedly at the home where the avreich was staying, seeking to honor his steadfast resolve.

As soon as the Rosh Yeshiva entered the house, he immediately began a spirited and extended dance with Reb Ben Dayan. “We witnessed here a true joy of a mitzvah,” one of those present recounted. “This was not merely a dance celebrating his release, but a declaration by the entire Torah world that we will not be intimidated.”

After the dancing concluded, the Rosh Yeshiva sat down with the avreich for an extended conversation filled with strength and encouragement. He praised Reb Ben Dayan’s courage and said that his steadfastness in the face of this test served as inspiration for yeshiva students and avreichim during this complex period.

Before departing, the Rosh Yeshiva added warm words of brocha, noting that the merit that sustained him during the days of his arrest would continue to accompany him and his family, strengthening them in their Torah learning and continued growth in serving Hashem.