Chidon Finalists Compete in Live Game Show

Months of studying paid off this Sunday: Chidon finalists tested their skills at the grand Sefer Hamitzvos tournament in Crown Heights.

Over 1,200 people gathered Sunday morning in Wingate Auditorium to watch contestants display the knowledge they have accumulated over months of intensive studying and test-taking. The stage was set with a huge 20-foot LED screen, colored lighting and surround sound, and a game show created specially for the Chidon event, making each contestant feel like a celebrity.

Animated debates over the correct responses took place at each table on stage, while the judges carefully considered the answers. “How many mitzvos do we learn from Shema?” “For which mitzva is there no limit?” “What three mitzvos have to do with a Novi?” Each team presented their impressive knowledge with chayus; the final scores were close.

The medal ceremony wrapped up the exhilarating event. Individual winners of the bronze, silver, and gold medals in each grade were announced. The proud champions were rewarded with sets of Chumashim and Tanach, and of course the resounding applause and cheers of the audience.

Winners:
BRONZE MEDALS

4th Grade

Hebrew Academy Margate, Florida
Mushka Gancz

MyShliach Girls of Harrisburg, PA
Esther Hadassa Pewzner

5th Grade

Cheder Chabad of Philadelphia
Sora Chana Gurevitz

Cheder Menachem Wilkes Barre
Simmi Hershkop

6th Grade

Cheder Chabad of Philadelphia
Devorah Leah Gerber

Lubavitch Educational Center Florida
Yehudis Korf

7th Grade

Bais Chaya Mushka Crown Heights
Yehudis Goldshmid