Parents, grandparents, and the hanhala of Yeshivas Tomchei Tmimim Lubavitch Queens gathered Sunday for an elegant seudas mitzvah celebrating the graduation of the Shiur Daled talmidim from Mesivta.

The celebration also marked an additional achievement by 15 talmidim who completed and were tested on the entire Maseches Bava Kama.

The banquet was emceed by the menahel, Rabbi Yosef Hakohen Hendel, who set the tone for an evening celebrating Torah learning and achievement.

Rabbi Zalman Liberow, a member of the hanhala, opened with the Rebbe’s kapitel of Tehillim. The pesicha b’kavod achsania was then delivered by Poconos Yeshiva Rosh Yeshiva Rabbi Menachem Aizenman, who made a hadran and drew a lesson from the four Avos Nezikin for the avodah of a Yid.

Poconos Yeshiva Menahel Ruchni Rabbi Menachem Mendel Silman expressed heartfelt appreciation to the devoted staff and highlighted the accomplishments of the yeshiva.

A special highlight was the Siyum HaMasechta, delivered by talmid M.M. Lazarus, followed by words from Eitan Avital on behalf of the talmidim who completed the masechta.

Shiur Daled mashpia Rabbi Levi Liberow connected the learning of Bava Kama with the personal growth of the talmidim, weaving together meaningful lessons, lively Chassidishe stories and humor.

The evening concluded with the graduation presentation. Rabbi Hendel highlighted the unique qualities of each graduating Tomim and presented each talmid with his certificate.

The parents and grandparents took pride in the accomplishments of their children and grandchildren as the graduating talmidim prepared to continue to the next stage, carrying with them the Torah, Chassidus and experiences gained during their years in Mesivta, with the hope and tefilla to continue together with the coming of Moshiach Tzidkeinu, miyad mamash.