Chag HaSmicha Celebrated In Ceremony By Online Smicha

A special Chag HaSmicha celebration was recently held by Machon Lehoraa Online Smicha, honoring a new cohort of Bochurim who completed their studies and received Smicha. The event celebrated the devotion to learning by these Bochurim, and took place in the presence of Rabbonim and family.

Throughout the year, the Bochurim learned and were tested on Basar B’Chalav, Ta’aruvos, Maacholei Akum and Hilchos Shabbos with clarity and depth. The program, led by Rabbi Nachman Wilhelm for almost two decades, emphasizes the learning journey and understanding the materials properly, and the Bochurim have shown great knowledge and understanding on their tests.

The event was attended by family and Rabbonim who came to honor this significant milestone, and the Bochurim got to hear words of inspiration from the Rabbonim and Shluchim in the crowd.

Rabbi Chaim Moshe Bergstein, esteemed Rav in Detroit, Michigan, and one of the Rabbonim Hamasmichim of the program, delivered remarks that underscored the Rebbe’s vision of empowering young Shluchim with deep Torah knowledge. He emphasized the unique opportunity these Bochurim have to illuminate their communities with halacha and Chassidus.

The Tosher Dayan of Monsey, Rav Avrohom Katz, brought a heartfelt message on the eternal flame of Torah and the importance of yiras Shamayim in rabbinic leadership. He expressed his amazement at this achievement.

Rabbi Meir Finkel, Rov of Bais Medrash Avreichim and Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivas Alexander, and a father of one of the Mesaimim, shared his first hand experience of seeing how the program demanded learning from his son, and his positive impression of the Shiurim by Rabbi Wilhelm.

Rabbi Yossie Shemtov, Shliach to Tuscon AZ, and a father of one of the mushmachim, shared his personal encouragement to the new musmachim, urging them to embrace their role as lamplighters in every environment they will encounter.

The event included the formal presentation of Smicha certificates. The Bochurim, many of whom had learned from various global locations through, celebrated together in person, turning their virtual camaraderie into tangible achdus.

Machon Lehoraa Online Smicha offers unique Smicha tracks for Bochurim and for working individuals, tailored to these groups in the proper way, and putting focus on the learning experience itself. With interactive Shiurim, resources and tools, the program became synonymous with a high level of learning and a structured program.

The new Zman for Bochurim Smicha program is starting in 2 weeks. To learn more and to enroll, visit OnlineSmicha.com or email [email protected]