Event Marked Year's End at Yeshiva Ketana in Moscow

Shiur Gimmel students at the Central Yeshiva Ketana in Moscow gathered for an end-of-year ceremony marking the transition of the 5786 graduating class to the Yeshiva Gedolah. The event opened with teachings from the Lubavitcher Rebbe on Torah study, emphasizing that learning has no endpoint but requires continuous advancement.

Mashpia Rabbi Chanan Teichtel welcomed parents and attendees, followed by remarks from Rosh Yeshiva Rabbi Moshe Lerman, who spoke about students' progress in Torah and Chassidus during their time at the institution. A special video blessing from the Yeshiva's founder, Shliach and Chief Rabbi of Russia Rabbi Berel Lazar, formed the event's centerpiece.

In his message, Rabbi Lazar addressed the significance of conclusions as new beginnings at a higher level, comparing it to Simchas Torah. He stated: "Dear students of the Yeshiva Ketana in Moscow. First, I would like to bless you upon the conclusion of the academic year and ahead of the new beginning that stands before us starting today." He wished the students to study with diligence and true joy, referencing the daily prayer for Torah to be sweet. Rabbi Lazar emphasized that each day should feel like a new beginning and expressed appreciation for the Yeshiva staff's dedication.

Campus director Rabbi Yosef Moshe Weisberg and Yeshiva director Rabbi Chaim Moshe Weber organized the event. On behalf of parents, Shliach Rabbi Chaim Shaul Brook expressed gratitude to educators and presented gifts.

The ceremony concluded with the distribution of graduation certificates and elegant Chitas sets embossed with each student's name to all Shiur Gimmel students. Recognition was also given to student Shluchim for their contributions throughout the year.