11 students from Bais Toras Menachem of Los Angeles were tested on Bassar B'cholov by Rabbi Elchonen Tauber.

Now in its fifth year -- Bais Toras Menachem of Los Angeles recently tested 11 students on Bassar B'cholov, an integral element of the academic requirements for rabbinic ordination. The students were tested by Rabbi Elchonen Tauber, Dayan and Rov of Congregation Beis Yehuda in Los Angeles.

Taught by the phenomenal Maggid Shiur Rabbi Levi Chazan, the students spent several months of intense study to prepare for this important test. Rabbi Tauber was quite impressed with the comprehensive knowledge and profound depth exhibited by the students.

Having completed the first segment of Smicha, students from Bais Toras Menachem will begin Melicha with enhanced ardor after their break for Pesach.

After the test, the students were treated out to dinner at Schnitzly Restaurant, courtesy of Yackov Brennenson.

Founded by the visionary Rabbi Mordechai and Rivky Katz and currently under the helm of the M’nahel Rabbi Levi Bennish, Bais Toras Menachem aims to provide a balanced and wholesome educational and social curriculum. In addition to the traditional classes in Chassidus, Gemara, and Halacha -- Bais Toras Menachem offers classes in GED preparation, advanced algebra, martial arts, web design, and computer science.

In addition to their studies in Los Angeles, Bais Toras Menachem engages students in a wide-range of extra-curricular activities, such as Farbrengens, barbeques, Shabbatons, and outings. Furthermore, students are actively involved in assisting the community and local Shluchim with a variety of activities.

For more information about Bais Toras Menachem, please call 323-936-5226