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Hundreds of Southern Israeli Students Celebrate Completion of 26 Talmud Tractates
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By משה ויסברג
First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · Jul 27, 2026
What happened
Hundreds of eighth-grade students from southern Israel celebrated completing 26 Talmud tractates at a ceremony attended by leading rabbis. The event highlighted the importance of personalized mentorship and study partnerships in fostering spiritual and academic growth.
- 01Hundreds of eighth-grade students from southern Israel completed 26 Talmud tractates.
- 02Leading rabbis including Rabbi Aharon Filtz and Rabbi Shlomo Montag attended the ceremony.
- 03Rabbis emphasized personalized mentorship and chavruta study for spiritual growth.
- 04Rabbi Ariel Yaflah praised the educational approach focusing on individual student investment.
- 05The event showcased young students' potential when given proper guidance and support.
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