Over 500 students from 14 European countries, along with their Shluchim and Shluchos, concluded Pegisha Europe in Rome with a closing ceremony featuring Eliya Cohen, who was abducted from the Nova music festival and held captive for 505 days.

Eliya shared his personal story and journey with Yiddishkeit, inspiring the students with his courage and faith. Also featured throughout the weekend were performances by Joey Newcomb and lectures by renowned speaker Rabbi Yitzchok Schochet.