15 year old Mesivta Melbourne Bochur Completes Entire Likkutei Amarim Tanya Bal Peh

In a remarkable milestone of dedication, Hatomim Menachem Mendel Korik, a 15-year-old bochur at Mesivta Melbourne, successfully completed and was tested on all 53 perakim of Likkutei Amarim Tanya entirely by heart, bevas achas.

The extraordinary accomplishment reflects countless hours of consistent review, chazarah, and unwavering commitment to memorizing the foundational teachings of Chassidus. Reciting and being examined on every chapter of Likkutei Amarim from memory in one sitting is a rare feat, requiring not only precision in memorization but a deep connection to the words of the Alter Rebbe.

The Rebbe repeatedly encouraged Chassidim to memorize Tanya, explaining that knowing its words by heart allows its teachings to accompany a person wherever they go. Learning Tanya ba’al peh is a powerful way to internalize the Alter Rebbe’s guidance and strengthen one’s daily connection to Chassidus.

Mendel credits much of his inspiration to the Mesivta’s mashpia, Rabbi Lipskier, whose encouragement and emphasis on learning Tanya with diligence motivated him to finish the ambitious goal.

This achievement continues a growing culture of exceptional hasmadah and accomplishment within Mesivta Melbourne. Last year, hatomim Motti Abenaim, then just 16 years old and still a Mesivta bochur, celebrated a Siyum HaShas, demonstrating the high aspirations and commitment to Torah learning being fostered among the talmidim.

In recognition of his accomplishment, Menachem Mendel was presented with a special gift: a Tanya from the Rebbe, that had been distributed on Yud Shevat 5750 in honour of 40 years of the Rebbe’s N’sius. The meaningful presentation was arranged by Hatomim Mendel Aron, with the sefer generously provided by Rabbi Y. Groner of Melbourne, Australia.

The presentation served as a fitting tribute to a milestone that reflects both personal perseverance and the enduring emphasis within Chabad on making the words of Tanya not only learned, but truly one’s own.

As talmidim continue to strive for ever greater achievements in nigleh and Chassidus, Mendel Korik’s accomplishment stands as an inspiring example of what can be achieved through determination, consistent effort, and the guidance of devoted mechanchim and mashpi’im.

Mazel tov to Hatomim  Mendel Korik, his family, his teachers, and the entire Mesivta Melbourne on this exceptional accomplishment.