Jerusalem Yeshiva Celebrates Three Talmudic Completions in Memory of Matriarch
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
The D'at Aharon Yeshiva in Jerusalem hosted an event marking three students' completion of the entire Talmud, dedicated to the memory of the late Gitel Kaplan, mother of the yeshiva's head. The yahrtzeit commemoration included lectures from prominent rabbis, including Rabbi Chaim Feinstein and Rabbi Yitzchak Ezrachi, focusing on diligent Torah study. The head of the yeshiva, Rabbi Nisan Shlomo HaKohen Kaplan, announced a 1,000 shekel prize for students who could answer a difficult question, concluding with a celebratory meal.
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- D'at Aharon Yeshiva in Jerusalem celebrated three students completing the entire Talmud.
- The study completions were dedicated to the memory of Gitel Kaplan on her yahrtzeit.
- Prominent rabbis, including Chaim Feinstein and Yitzchak Ezrachi, delivered lectures.
- Rabbi Nisan Shlomo HaKohen Kaplan announced a 1,000 shekel prize for students.
- The event aimed to inspire students to increase their dedication to Torah study.
The D'at Aharon Yeshiva in Jerusalem held a significant event to commemorate three completions of the entire Talmud by its students. The event coincided with her yahrtzeit (anniversary of death).
As is customary annually, the head of the yeshiva, Rabbi Nisan Shlomo HaKohen Kaplan, delivered a general lecture to hundreds of students in memory of Mrs. Kaplan. Following this, Rabbi Chaim Feinstein, head of the Ateret Shlomo Yeshiva, gave a lecture emphasizing diligent Torah study. The yeshiva's students, rabbis, and alumni then gathered for a ceremony honoring Torah study.
After one of the head of the yeshiva's sons, Rabbi Aryeh Leib Kaplan, completed a section of the Talmud, students broke into dancing in celebration of Torah. The opening address was delivered by Rabbi Chizkiyahu Yosef Mishkovsky, mashgiach of the Orchos Torah Yeshiva, who spoke about Mrs. Kaplan's noble character. Rabbi Yitzchak Ezrachi, one of the heads of the Mir Yeshiva, delivered the main address, stressing the importance of diligent Torah study and blessing the attendees. The ceremony concluded with remarks from Rabbi Nisan Shlomo HaKohen Kaplan, who reiterated the significance of diligent study. He also announced a 1,000 shekel prize for four students who could provide the best answers to a complex question raised during the general lecture.
The event concluded with a celebratory meal for all attendees, leaving the hundreds of students inspired and motivated to increase their dedication to Torah study.
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