On Motzaei Shabbos, a Siyum HaRambam and farbrengen marking Chof-Beis Shevat was held at the Bris Avrohom community in Hillside, New Jersey, under the leadership of Rabbi Mordechai Kanelsky.

Approximately 100 people participated in the event, enjoying a seudas mitzvah together with rich Torah and Chassidishe content.

The event was organized by Rabbi Avraham Kanelsky, who addressed the gathering, speaking about the importance of daily Rambam study and the special significance of Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka.

The guest of honor was the Kossoner Rebbe, who resides in nearby Linden, NJ, who conducted the Siyum HaRambam and spoke about how the Rambam prepares the world for the coming of Moshiach, and about the obligation of every Jew to join in the daily study of Rambam in accordance with the Rebbe’s holy takanah. He noted that he had merited to speak at Siyumei HaRambam by the Rebbe, and even received a dollar from the Rebbe in connection with this.

Another guest was Rabbi Chaim Boruch Halberstam, son-in-law of the Bobov-45 Rebbe and rav of the nearby city of Union, NJ, who led the start of the new Rambam learning cycle at the event and spoke about the Rambam’s teaching that every mitzvah a person performs connects him to the Eibershter.

The distinguished guests, who maintain a close connection with Rabbi Kanelsky, were presented with the newly released special-edition Tanya Hasholeim and expressed their appreciation for the gift.