Bnei Brak Chief Rabbi Honors Special Needs Students at Public Talmud Exam
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
Bnei Brak's Chief Rabbi Yitzchak Isaac Landau attended a public Talmud exam at the "Otzarot HaTorah" kollell for special needs students, praising their knowledge and awarding certificates. The event highlighted the students' dedication and the kollell's integration of Torah study with vocational training.
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- Bnei Brak Chief Rabbi Landau attended a public Talmud exam for special needs students at Otzarot HaTorah.
- Students answered comprehensive Talmud questions confidently, impressing the rabbi with their mastery.
- Rabbi Landau personally signed certificates and emphasized deep understanding over mere completion.
- Rabbi Aharon Polak called the event a joyous mitzvah feast reflecting Torah's living presence.
- Rabbi Landau praised the kollell's postal branch for combining Torah study with vocational skills.
- Ohel Sarah director Malka Weinberg highlighted the event as fulfilling the founders' vision for student achievement.
This week, a public exam on Talmudic texts studied throughout the year was held at the "Otzarot HaTorah" kollell, part of the "Ohel Sarah" network. The event was graced by the presence of Bnei Brak's Chief Rabbi, Rabbi Yitzchak Isaac Landau, who expressed admiration for the students' knowledge, comprehension, and mastery of the material. The exam, conducted by Rabbi Yosef Eiger, featured students confidently and swiftly answering comprehensive questions across all studied topics, creating an intense Torah learning atmosphere reminiscent of major kollels.
At the conclusion, Rabbi Landau personally signed certificates for each student, emphasizing that the true achievement lies not just in completing study but in retaining Torah through understanding and internalization. A particularly moving moment occurred when Rabbi Landau stood to honor the students during the certificate distribution. Rabbi Aharon Polak, a member of the "Ohel Sarah" leadership, recalled a previous Torah reception event and noted, "Today we witnessed that the Torah truly lives here," describing the occasion as a joyous mitzvah feast.
Rabbi Shalom Genger, head of the kollell, highlighted that the exam reflects perseverance, dedication, and faith in the students' abilities, proving repeatedly that there are no limits to what can be achieved through Torah study. Following the exam, Rabbi Landau visited the kollell's unique postal delivery branch, operated by the students, praising their professionalism, responsibility, and dedication. He lauded the initiative for combining Torah learning with vocational skills and meaningful community integration.
Malka Weinberg, director of the "Ohel Sarah" network, stated that the event embodies the network's vision to enable every student to realize their potential and feel genuinely part of the Torah world, honoring the founders Rabbi and Rebbetzin Ginzburg's legacy. She expressed great pride and excitement over the students' achievements.
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