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Torah Scholars Convene for Jerusalem Study Event

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Originalמעמד כבוד התורה בראשות חברי המועצת בקהילת מסילת ישרים רמות א‘ בירושלים

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  • Hundreds of scholars gathered for a major Torah study event in Jerusalem.
  • Prominent rabbis led discussions on complex Talmudic topics.
  • Over one hundred students were honored for completing tractates.
  • The event featured religious music and enthusiastic dancing.
  • Jerusalem public officials attended and offered support.

A significant Torah study event, "Chadvashta D'Shmatah - Ritcha D'Oraita," took place in the Ramot Aleph neighborhood of Jerusalem, drawing hundreds of scholars and students. The gathering was led by prominent Torah sages, including Rabbi Shmuel Betzalel, head of the Council of Torah Sages, and heads of various yeshivas such as Rabbi Yaakov Sherabani of Maor HaTorah, Rabbi Hanoch the Deputy Mayor of Jerusalem of Be'er HaTalmud, and Rabbi Ovadia Yosef of Ohel Yosef.

During the event, participants engaged in deep discussions on Talmudic topics, demonstrating their commitment to Torah scholarship. The proceedings were further enhanced by the arrival of additional esteemed rabbis, including Rabbi Avraham Salim, Rabbi Zvi Lev of Yesodei HaTorah, Rabbi Yitzchak Sofer of Rekhasim, Rabbi Yosef Chaim Suissa of Torat Da'at, Rabbi Ezra Azri, head of the Jerusalem Rabbinical Court, Rabbi Mordechai Ashkenazi, a rabbi of the Ramot neighborhood, and Rabbi Shimon Moalem, head of the Shira Le'Tzion and Retzufin kollels.

A highlight of the event was a ceremony honoring over one hundred students who had completed their study of various Talmudic tractates. The atmosphere was filled with religious fervor and joy, including spirited dancing and singing by the acclaimed singer Rabbi Ahrele Samet.

Community leaders expressed deep gratitude to public representatives who attended, including Deputy Mayor and City Council Member Yosef Chaim Moalem. Special thanks were extended to Council Member Ariel Golan, who holds the Eastern Heritage portfolio, for his support and sponsorship of the event.

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