In Jerusalem: Visit to Yesod HaTorah Yeshiva and a Message about the Future of Israel as a Global Center

Jerusalem, Israel – December 22, 2024

During a recent visit to Israel, Dr. José Benjamín Pérez Matos visited Yesod HaTorah Yeshiva, in Jerusalem, where he was welcomed in a setting of scholarly tradition dedicated to the teaching of the Torah and the Talmud. The meeting, held in a relevant academic-religious environment, was underscored by a message centered on the value of spiritual knowledge and its global reach.

Upon speaking, Dr. Pérez Matos emphasized the importance of an education grounded in sacred texts to build a society with a solid foundation, conveying a vision about the future of Israel in the global landscape:

“It’s a blessing and an honor to be here in the yeshivah of my friend Moshe, and to see the different classrooms where the Torah and Talmud are studied. Continue holding onto the Torah, to the Word of God. And may the Eternal One continue giving you plenty of wisdom and understanding. And may you soon see the establishment of that long awaited Kingdom: the Kingdom of peace, of happiness and prosperity, that Israel longs for. Which is very near.

And Israel will be the capital of the entire world. And you are part of that Kingdom; it will be established soon.”

The visit unfolded amid growing interest in the role of religious institutions in shaping visions for the future, particularly in terms of the relationship between tradition, leadership, and global transformation.

In this regard, the message from Jerusalem strengthens a perspective that connects Torah study to a horizon of geopolitical and spiritual change, placing Israel at the heart of the construction of an international landscape geared toward peace, stability, and prosperity.