Buenos Aires Talmidim Receive Their First Siddur

The first-grade talmidim of Cheder Oholei Chinuch in Buenos Aires, Argentina, reached a special milestone this past Sunday, when they received their very first siddurim at a joyous Mesibas HaSiddur surrounded by their proud families.

On Sunday, 21 Cheshvan, Kita Alef of Cheder Oholei Chinuch held its long-awaited Mesibas HaSiddur, a very special celebration marking a significant moment in the lives of the young talmidim. After months of learning, dedication and effort, they joyfully received their very first siddur.

The mesiba was prepared with great dedication and teamwork by the melamdim of both classes: Rabbi Yechezkel Kostzer, Rabbi Yedidya Keller, Rabbi Mendy Cyper, and Rabbi Michoel Basali. Throughout the celebration, the kinderlach were the true stars of the day. Through a series of presentations, they sang heartfelt niggunim, demonstrated their progress in kriah, and recited the Rebbe’s kapitel of Tehillim, sharing with their families a taste of all they had learned during the year.

One of the most moving moments was the distribution of the siddurim, when each talmid received his own siddur from the hands of his father, beginning a new stage in his avodas hatefillah. It was a moment filled with emotion and nachas for the families, who were able to see the fruits of their children’s effort and growth.

The celebration also marked the culmination of an important kriah teaching project, coordinated and supervised by the vice menahel, Rabbi Dovid Orbach, who guides and mentors the melamdim in leading the talmidim toward ever more fluent and independent reading in lashon hakodesh.

The event was honored by the presence of Rabbi Tzvi Grunblatt, the Rebbe’s head shliach in Argentina, who shared special words for the occasion. Also participating was Rabbi Shiele Plotka of Beis Chabad Lamas, father of one of the Kita Alef talmidim, who addressed a message to the families and especially to the talmidim. The menahel of the mosad, Rabbi Shmuel Geisinsky, also spoke and captivated the children with an entertaining performance that conveyed a valuable lesson.

The event culminated in an atmosphere of great simcha and achdus, with dancing and much joy, thanking Hashem for the zechus of watching a new generation of chassidim grow, continuing to advance on the path of Torah and mitzvos.

May all the talmidim continue to grow mechayil el choyil, bringing chassidishe nachas to their families, their melamdim and the Rebbe!