Hello, my name is Bryan Dolan and I want to tell you a little bit about my story.  It starts with a confused and lost 19 year old who goes to Israel on a two-week fun trip and ends up staying four weeks.  I was fortunate enough to have someone sponsor the last 2 weeks of my trip, which I spent at Ohr Somayach Yeshiva in Jerusalem. While I was at the yeshiva studying I found someone special that I thought I would never find. His name is G-d. Through my new found devotion to G-d, I realized he has my life planned out already, the only thing left for me to do is follow in his path and find out about this life he has set for me. While I was at Ohr Somayach I also learned a lot about myself. I always struggled to find the true meaning in life, questioned why I would do some of things I did and why G-d put me here on this planet.  Now for the first time in my life I think I found my true place and meaning.   The Rabbi’s at Ohr Somayach have helped me change my life; their understanding, patience and wisdom has helped me and so many other “lost” young men find their way in life.

I am truly blessed to be returning to Ohr Somayach next month to continue my studies.  Ohr Somayach runs fully on donations. They have found someone to sponsor part but not all of my education, living expenses, etc. This is where I am reaching out to my friends, family and community for help. Your donations will make it possible for Ohr Samayach to continue to foster me and other young men like me on our spiritual journey.  Thank you for any support you can give me.