The Chidon Grand Finale unfolded on Thursday, drawing thousands of chayolim, families, and supporters from around the world who tuned in to the International Sara Rohr Siyum HaMitzvos Boys Event.
Boys from every corner of the globe came together to celebrate the event with an exhilarating game show and award ceremony, marking the culmination of months of intense study. These dedicated middle school students had spent countless hours mastering the details, significance, and reasons behind all 613 Mitzvos.
Over 300 schools from 46 countries and numerous cities participated in this grand occasion, showcasing the remarkable depth of Torah knowledge and learning that their students have acquired. The event, which was broadcast live, captured the attention of more than 50,000 viewers!
The event was graced by prominent figures in Chabad’s Jewish music scene, making it an unforgettable experience. The performances of Benny Friedman, Eli Marcus, and Berel Zucker, along with the hosting talents of M.C. Chony Milecki and Rabbi Yehuda Straiton, brought a meaningful touch to the celebration, entertaining both live and online audiences.
Throughout the live broadcast, two teams of 8th-grade finalists faced off in a thrilling, fast-paced game show, showcasing their profound understanding of all 613 Mitzvos.
Congratulations to the KHK game show champions: Team Sefer HaMitzvos!
As the event drew to a close, the prestigious Chidon Trophies were awarded to the following exceptional contestants from around the world:
Bronze
Grade 4: Dovid Tenenbaum, Cheder Ohr Menachem
Grade 5: Dovid’l Weinfeld, Cheder Chabad, Toronto
Grade 6: Shimshon Katz, Oholei Torah
Grade 7: Shneur Zalman Zirkind, Anash Kinder
Grade 8: Menachem Mendel Hecht, Oholei Torah
KHK: Mendel Labkowski, Cheder Chabad of Baltimore
Silver
Grade 4: Yitzchak Gurary, Ohr Temimim Buffalo
Grade 5: Momo Chaiton, Cheder Menachem LA
Grade 6: Shlomo Rivkin, MyShliach
Grade 6: Menachem Mendel Blau, United Lubavitcher Yeshiva
Grade 7: Moshe Greisman, MyShliach
Grade 8: Chaim Zushe Perlow, Oholei Torah
KHK: Chonon Geisinsky, Cheder Chabad of Baltimore
Gold
Grade 4: Yosef Yitzchok Cohen, Oholei Torah
Grade 5: Levi Baumgarten, Oholei Torah
Grade 6: Aharon Yehuda Adler, Oholei Torah
Grade 7: Levi Yitzchok Cunin, Cheder Menachem, Los Angeles
Grade 8: Gad Chayo, United Lubavitcher Yeshiva
KHK: Gad Chayo, United Lubavitcher Yeshiva
On behalf of all the staff at Chidon and Tzivos Hashem HQ, we extend a joyous Mazel Tov to all of the winners, and a huge Yasher Koach to every boy who participated in this incredible program.
The hours that you invested certainly brought true nachas to the Rebbe and powerful light to the entire world.
May you always find joy and pleasure in learning Hashem’s Torah!
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