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35 Ashdod Children Celebrate Completing Entire Talmudic Tractates Together

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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · 8 hours ago

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In Ashdod, 35 children from a Hasidic Talmud Torah completed the entire Talmudic tractates together, inspired by one student's initiative. The event was marked by prominent rabbis' attendance, prayers, and celebrations, highlighting the children's dedication during vacation time. The students received awards, with special honors for the project's originator.

0135 children from Ashdod's Kollel Hasidic Talmud Torah completed the entire Talmudic tractates together.
02The initiative began with one student independently studying Mishnayot, inspiring classmates to join.
03Prominent Hasidic rebbes and rabbis attended and praised the students at the ceremony.
04The Shomrei Emunim Rebbe recited Kaddish, followed by celebratory dancing honoring the Torah.
05Rabbi Shmuel Halperin highlighted the children's dedication during vacation instead of leisure activities.
06Students received certificates and silver trophies, with special recognition for the initiating student.

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