There are many who celebrate the Siyum Harambam throughout the world; however it is unique how the Bochurim of Mesivta Ateres Menachem of Montreal finished Rambam for their very first time, and now took it upon themselves to restart the Rambam, and finish over the next 3 years, learning one Perek each day as per the Rebbe`s directives.
The Siyum was all the more special, since the Mesivta has taken on studying Rambam as a part of the daily Seder, which added to the excitement amongst the Bochurim had as they were able to make a Siyum for themselves on what they had learned.
Their fathers joined as well, as a show of encouragement and support to their children, in strengthening their Hiskashrus to the Rebbe.
The event was held Motzaei Shabbos Parshas Vayaishev.
Opening remarks were given by the Mashpia of the Mesivta Rabbi Hirshel Raskin, who is the son of the esteemed head Shliach of Morocco Rabbi Laibel Raskin A”H, well known in connection to Rambam, for the Chaluka of Rambam in Morocco prior to the Rebbe’a Takono of learning Rambam in 5744 (1984), and for the Siyumim he arranged in the Rambam’s house located in the city of Fez.
Special remarks by Rabbi Shmuel Kramer, one of the organizers of the city’s grand Siyum which was held the next night.
Dvar Malchus was said by the Menahel and Magid Shiur Rabbi Pesach Sperlin. Siyum and Hascholo were said by the Magidei Shiurim Rabbi Mendel Melul and Rabbi Levi Karp.
The Guest speaker was head Shliach of Vermont Rabbi Yitzchok Raskin, who recounted the episodes of those historical Siyumim in Morocco. Rabbi Raskin spoke warmly about the Rebbe, encouraging the Bochurim to strengthen their Hiskashrus to the Rebbe by following his Ho`raos, specifically Rambam.
Special thanks to the Talmidim Hashluchim Shaya Gourarie, Schneur Druk, Schneur Weiszner, and Levi Steinmetz for arranging the event. Thanks to all the Bochurim for all their help, to Avremi Hershkop for the musical accompaniment, and to the Jewish Russian community center of Montreal.
From Mendle laver
Thank you to all the shluchim for making this siyum
( one off the Bochuchim)
Shayele Gourarie’s mother is a niece of reb leible raskin. Her father, reb sholom ber, is reb leible’s brother.
My son comes home every day talking about what these phenomenal shluchim put together.
nice to see my sons Mesivta in action
Great to see such a great mishpacha, coming together for Rambam, I’m sure reb laibel is very proud
best shliach
like to see steinmetz sitting next to zalman zirkind, great shidduch, mazal tov
A real chosid, and hero in the montreal community.