Waiting for the eclipse, elevating the moments with the greatest illumination of all.

In Lakewood’s Raintree neighborhood, bochurim spend some of their bein hasedorim beholding the splendor of creation.

At East 9th Street and Quentin Road in Flatbush, talmidim of Yeshiva Ateret Torah marvel at the perfection of His magnificent world.

…At Yeshiva Torah Temimah at 555 Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn, these are moments of inspiration they’ll remember, the beauty of the world leaving the young men in awe.

On the streets of Boro Park, a Yid and his Creator, a moment of intimate connection.

At Yeshivas Rabbeinu Chaim Berlin in Flatbush, Reb Asher Anshel Jungreis and his talmidim reflect on the wonder of Hashem’s universe.

Moments of serious introspection, but also of laughter and joy: Benny Friedman and Doni Gross with a humorous adaptation of the Chayala Neuhaus classic, tailored for today’s historic eclipse.

On Waverly Avenue in Williamsburg, bochurim from the Satmar Yeshiva take a few minutes to contemplate the niflaos of the Borei.

…Also in Williamsburg, a break from one avodah, baking matzos, to engage in another avodah, reveling in the majesty of the One who orchestrates it all.

At the Satmar Cheder on Heyward Street, excitement over the eclipse.

And on Throop Avenue, youngsters behold our extraordinary world.

And on Throop Avenue, youngsters behold our extraordinary world.

The Vizhnitzer Rebbe of Bnei Brak, currently on a visit to the United States, takes in the eclipse this afternoon.