The long-awaited Chidon Grand Finale took place on Thursday, 23 Adar, March 12th, with over 43,000 chayolim, family, and friends tuning in to watch the worldwide event, dedicated by Mr. George Rohr in honor of his mother, Sara Rohr.
Girls in grades 4-8 from around the world attended the epic International Siyum HaMitzvos Gameshow, which included live musical performances and an official award ceremony.
This event rounded off the many months throughout which these middle schoolers devoted hours of their free time, studying an intensive curriculum based on the facts, details, and reasons behind all 613 Mitzvos. More than 300 participating schools in 46 countries and numerous cities sent representatives to showcase the in-depth Torah learning skills and knowledge that their students have acquired. From those competing against each other on stage down to the ones cheering them on in the audience, the excited energy in the room was palpable!
The event was produced by DW Productions by Dovid Weinbaum, together with Shmuly Widowsky. Some of Chabad’s biggest names in Jewish music were invited to perform, making it a premier event on the community calendar. Eli Marcus and Berel Zucker, accompanied by a six-piece band led by Chony Milecki, and game-show host Mrs. Sara Blau, provided meaningful entertainment to viewers both in person and online. During the event, a special tribute was made to Rabbi Moshe Kotlarsky A”H.
During the live broadcast, select representatives from each grade participated in various fast-paced style trivia games to best display their impressive knowledge of all 613 Mitzvos, culminating with a heart-pumping Rapid Response Showdown by the girls in KHK (Kol HaTorah Kula).
Thanks to Chabad.org the broadcast is available to watch here:
Mazel Tov to our game show winners – team Sefer HaMitzvos!
The event concluded by announcing all the winners of the highly sought-after Chidon Trophies, with Rabbi Sholom Ber Baumgarten covering the Bronze winners, Rabbi Mendel Kotlarsky the Silver, and Rabbi Yerachmiel Binyaminson the Gold. Trophies were awarded to the following contestants from across the globe:
Bronze
Grade 4: Mussia Simonowits, Beit Menachem Rio Brazil
Grade 5: Shterna Sara Raichik, Bais Chaya Mushka LA
Grade 6: Henny Beitsh, MyShliach – Rockville, Maryland
Grade 7: Mushka Jacobs, Bais Rivkah Montreal
Grade 8: Shaina Chava Heidingsfeld, Bais Chaya Mushka La
KHK: Chaia Mushka Gazale, Beit Menachem Rio Brazil
KHK: Shterny Chein, MyShliach – Vestal, New York
Silver
Grade 4: Devorah Beitsh, MyShliach – Rockville, Maryland
Grade 5: Chaya Esther Altein, Cheder Menachem Kingston Girls
Grade 6: Chana Avtzon, Bnos Menachem Crown Heights
Grade 7: Gittel Sternberg, Bnos Menachem Crown Heights
Grade 8: Chana Cousin, Lubavitch Senior Girls London
KHK: Mushka Epstein, Bais Rivkah Crown Heights
Gold
Grade 4: Itty Labkowski, Bais Chaya Mushka Toronto
Grade 5: Sheindel Kabacznik, Escola Menora Belem Brazil
Grade 6: Chasya Simon, Bais Rivkah Crown Heights
Grade 7: Devorah Leah Silman, Bnos Menachem Crown Heights
Grade 8: Mushka Epstein, Bais Rivkah Crown Heights
Grade 8: Chana Stolik, MyShliach – Curitiba, Brazil
KHK: Chana Cousin, Lubavitch Senior Girls London
The staff at Chidon and Tzivos Hashem HQ extends a joyous Mazel Tov to all of the winners, and a huge Yasher Koach to every girl 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!
Tune in next week for the Boys Chidon Finale Event, which will take place on Thursday, 1 Nissan, March 19th, at 10:45AM ET. at thechidon.com
