Talmud Torah Graduates Honored with Scholarships in Elad
Translated & summarized from JDN by baba
Hundreds gathered in Elad for the 14th annual scholarship event for Talmud Torah "Pri Etar" graduates. The "V'Atah K'tovu Lachem" initiative awarded thousands of shekels to students for writing Torah insights. Mayor Yehuda Butbul and Rabbi M. Malkah praised the students and the institution's role in promoting Torah study.
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- Hundreds attended the 14th annual scholarship event for Talmud Torah "Pri Etar" graduates in Elad.
- The "V'Atah K'tovu Lachem" initiative awarded thousands of shekels to students for writing Torah insights.
- Elad Mayor Yehuda Butbul praised the Talmud Torah's program encouraging Torah study.
- Rabbi M. Malkah encouraged increased joyful Torah study, especially during difficult times.
- Singer Avi Ilson provided musical entertainment at the event.
Hundreds of graduates, students, and parents participated in the 14th annual "V'Atah K'tovu Lachem" event and scholarship distribution for the "Pri Etar" Talmud Torah in Elad. The yearly initiative involves all graduates, including those now studying in yeshivas and kollels, who worked on writing scholarly treatises. The event celebrated their efforts with significant scholarships.
The director of the Talmud Torah, Rabbi Ephraim Urshelmi, emphasized the importance of diligent Torah study and writing new Torah insights as a path to true joy in learning. He noted that this 14-year-old initiative strengthens the connection between alumni and their alma mater, fostering lasting ties with the institution and its rabbis.
Rabbi M. Malkah, President of the Institutions and Chief Rabbi, delivered a key address, encouraging Torah scholars, especially during challenging times, to increase their joyful Torah study. Elad Mayor Yehuda Butbul also spoke, praising the Talmud Torah's administration for enhancing the city and for its program encouraging the writing of Torah insights.
Recipients of the "V'Atah K'tovu Lachem 14" project received their certificates from Rabbi Malkah. The event also featured a raffle with numerous valuable prizes, including sets of holy books. The winners of the treatise-writing competition received thousands of shekels in scholarships to encourage their dedication to Torah study and writing.
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