One hundred top students all set to compete in international tournament of the 613 mitzvos.
After months of learning and test-taking, the finalists have finally been chosen. Two students per grade from schools across the globe will compete against each other at the grand international chidon sefer hamitzvos, taking place in Crown Heights this Sivan.
“There is no need to elaborate on how much it means to the Rebbe that every man, woman, and child study the daily portion of Rambam,” said Rabbi Moshe Kotlarsky, Vice Chairman of Merkos L’inyonei Chinuch. “Our goal with this initiative is that every child have a clear understanding of all 613 mitzvos.”
Thanks to a generous grant from the Rohr family foundation, “We are proud to have published four of the five textbooks in the Living Lessons series,” says Rabbi Yerachmiel Benjaminson, executive director of Tzivos Hashem. Diligent students will use these textbooks to study for the upcoming chidon, taking advantage of the books’ colorful images, eye-catching visual aids, and cutting-edge educational technologies.
The chidon is just one part of a larger movement to reawaken a commitment to learning Rambam. Using Tzivos Hashem’s Living Lessons materials, teachers can impart students with a thorough knowledge of all 613 mitzvos over a five-year period, from fourth through eighth grade.
“This subject is by far the most interesting one we offer,” says Rabbi Shmuel Aryeh Hackner, teacher at Lubavitch Boys School of London. “The curriculum has been able to captivate every child in the classroom—quite the accomplishment.”
Tzivos Hashem has re-instituted the Chidon Sefer Hamitzvos as a motivation for chayolim to review the information they are learning in school and commit the 613 mitzvos to memory. “In our experience, students who actively participate in the chidon retain a knowledge and appreciation for Sefer Hamitzvos even many years later,” says Rabbi Shimmy Weinbaum, director of Chayolei Tzivos Hashem.
The competition pushes even the brightest of children to go beyond their comfort zones and use the incredible abilities Hashem blessed them with. “We are looking forward to welcoming the contestants from around the world, and are planning an incredibly exciting Shabbaton for them here in Crown Heights!” says Rabbi Sholom Ber Baumgarten, chidon coordinator.
The semi-finalists will be treated to a full Chidon experience. Starting Thursday night, Yud Daled Sivan, when they take their final test to determine who will move on to the final round. The weekend’s climax is Sunday’s live game show, showcasing the talent and grit of Lubavitch’s best students.
Tzivos Hashem invites the Crown Heights community to come cheer on their soldiers, who have worked hard to reach this milestone. Participation in this momentous occasion is a way of standing behind the Rebbe’s directive, and will encourage thousands of children worldwide to learn the 613 Mitzvos every year.
Tickets to the chidon event can be bought in Judaica World, by phone—718-907-8884—or online at chidon613.com.
Click here to view the brochure.
Yechezkel – I’m so proud:)
Hatzlacha!!
go yechezkal pinson! tzemach begun!
So proud of my nephew coming from ‘down under ” Australia! ! May you continue to give your parents and family lots of nachas!
A huge thank you goes to Rabbi Zalman Glick and his team for the most amazing yahadus curriculum they have put together. This curriculum has made learning the Rambam so exciting and hands on for children around the world. I have personally taught it to my boys and the enthusiasm and interaction is second to none. You have lit up the lives of many talmidim.
May you go from strength to strength in all your avodas hakodesh and be blessed in all that you do.
Congratulations to our dear nephew Mendel Greenbaum
All the way from Down Under you are comng here to join the chidon as a finalist
What nachas for the
Really happy to hear it’s happening again. I had a blast learning for and participating in the competition. There was a very entertaining program for us for several days before the competition. I had a great time in Montreal – 14 years ago!
Amazing for all the kids! so happy its back B’H :)))
The People Who Are Crazy Enough to Think They Can Change the World, Are the Ones Who Do
4th grade cheder lubavitch morristown
why is my school not part of this
I might want to come if I know one of them
can you imagine all kids knowing all 613 mitzvos – what a dream!
Another project of Merkos. KOL HAKOVOD!
Why is this only for boys. Their used to be a chidon for boys and girls why are girls always left out! ;(
Will this event be online?
So nice to see you are involved again. I helped out last time with the some food, please contact me again. i would love to support this project.
Hashem look at what your children are doing, please bring this Golus to an end!
As an X chidon participant I would personally like to encorige every man woman and child to participate in this event. 8 yeas later, I still remember hundreds of mitzvos. The knowledge I acquired by learning for the chidon helped me in all my studies for all my school years following the chidon. Please show your support to these young heroes who worked so hard and are coming from all over the world to represent their schools.
so proud of my brothers for all the hard work they put in towards this competition!!!!
for the semi- finalist and the near semi – finalist: i am so proud of how much u put yourself into this, learning all these mitzvos!! may u go from strength to strength in all your learning!!!
love…. ure sister!!!!!!
Thanks COL for posting. Very excited
I cant believe you have restarted the chidon. with all that you have on your head, how are you able to keep starting another project. Every month you launch new projects. Truly an inspiration.
So proud to be your student. i was a first place winner at the chidon, and the credit goes to you. One of Lubavitch best teachers. I am sure that London will be first place again! I understand that you had a lot to do with the chidon starting again. Thanks for all that you did for me and what you continue to do for the children in London.
So modest, you are not even mentioned in the article. You were the one who got Tzivos Hashem to start the chidon again! Go Mushkie!
Thank YOU, thank YOU, thank YOU for all that you do for our kids. Your investment into our children is really paying off. You can see real changes.Their Chayus, Hiskashrus, Pride, and Knowledge is truly to your credit. Thank YOU!
Is that in crown heights?
Looks like a real army with so many army bases
This is such a big undertaking. who is the undercover sponsor
tzivos hashem continue to bring nachas to the rebbe
wow this cidon wil rock what a nachas to the rebbe
That is such exciting news!! I think this is an amazing opportunity for all children!
Looks exciting!
Thank you to Merkos, Tzivos Hashem, My shliach and all the schools. What you continue to do for our children is priceless. My child has not had a spare moment for months. Every spare moment he has has been used for learning Sefer Hamitzvos. I can not imagine the joy and nachas this brings to the Rebbe. I know these programs are highly subsidized and our appropriation for what you are doing has no bounds,
Thank you so much for all that you do for our children.
My nephew is coming in from London. I want to be there!
i was in chidon in 5th and 6th grade (8 years ago now) and i literally still remember what i learned. chidon is the best!!
looking forward
He’s always up to something…that guy
This is so unfair that girls are missing out on this experience. Lubavitch favors the male population and I find it unfair. Looking forward to Tzivos Hashem announcing a girls chidon next year!
I was in the chidon eight years ago!!! And it was such an amazing experience!! These kids are so so so so so lucky