Oholei Torah Kicks Off Chanukah with a Beautiful OTMC Mosaic Craft, Followed by Menorah Contest Expo 5785
The Oholei Torah Chanukah celebrations began on a high note this week as the Oholei Torah Mothers Committee (OTMC) arranged a delightful hands-on craft project on Monday, engaging talmidim from Pre-1A through Grade 5 in a meaningful and creative activity. Working alongside class mothers, the OTMC guided the talmidim in creating beautiful mosaic tile menorah trays, which the children can proudly use throughout Chanukah.
The following day, the annual Oholei Torah Chanukah Menorah Contest Expo 5785 was a resounding success, with over 400 talmidim showcasing their incredible creativity and talent. This beloved event, a long-standing tradition in Oholei Torah, featured an unparalleled display of unique and innovative menorahs that left judges and attendees in awe.
Talmidim braved the snow, proudly carrying their masterpieces to the contest, which continues to grow more exciting and inspiring every year. From intricate themes to bold designs, this year’s menorahs reflected not only artistic excellence but also a deep connection to Torah & Chassidus, mitzvos, and the spirit of Chanukah.
“We are so proud of our talmidim and their remarkable creativity,” said Rabbi Mendel Levin, Oholei Torah’s Extra Curricular Director. “The dedication and passion they put into their menorahs truly bring the light of Chanukah to life. Each design tells a unique story, and it’s incredible to see how much effort and thought go into this event every year.”
This year’s winners, representing all grades and a wide range of themes, were:
Pre-1A:
🥇 1st place: Yossi Yitzchok Freundlich (Hashem’s love for Eretz Yisroel year round)
🥈 2nd place: Yosef Steinmitz (Ois B’sefer Torah)
🥉 3rd place (tie): Ephraim Zev Geisinsky (Chassidim of today and of old) and Eliezer Greenberg (Train Mitzva Menorah)
1st Grade:
🥇 1st place: Dovber Frank (Yemos Hamoshiach)
🥈 2nd place: Zalman Shushan (Geula Menorah)
🥉 3rd place: Yitzchok Yosef Teleshevsky (Chala Menorah)
2nd Grade:
🥇 1st place: Shalom Heller (Bigdei Kehuna)
🥈 2nd place: Dovid Rosenfeld (All Yidden at the Kosel)
🥉 3rd place: Yisroel Stambler (Achievement Cards Scanner)
3rd Grade:
🥇 1st place: Levik Levin (Yeshivas Kayitz Gan Menachem)
🥈 2nd place: Mendel Sperlin (770 Menorah)
🥉 3rd place (tie): Moshe Narboni (Seuda by Moshiach) and Shmuel Schtroks (Oholei Torah illuminating the home)
4th Grade:
🥇 1st place: Eliezer Frank (Subway, over and underground)
🥈 2nd place: Mendel Chadadd (Menorah in the Cave)
🥉 3rd place: Levi and Naftali Speilman (Underwater)
5th Grade:
🥇 1st place: Shalom Drookman (10 Steps of Mivtzoim)
🥈 2nd place: Mendel Rabin (770 3D Pen Printed)
🥉 3rd place: Hershy Spritzer (Mivtzoim Art)
6th Grade:
🥇 1st place: Shmuel Lebovic (Menorah over the Generations)
🥈 2nd place: Levi Soussan (Bosi L’gani)
🥉 3rd place: Levi Yitzchok Weiss (Mitzva Tank Parade)
7th Grade:
🥇 1st place: Chaim Rabin (OT Menorah Expo)
🥈 2nd place: Yankel Weingarten (Menorah in Siberia)
🥉 3rd place: Mendel Raitport (Menorah Globe)
School-Wide Winners:
🥇 1st place: Folli Lebovic, 1st Grade (Oholei Torah Menorah Contest Expo with Winners)
🥈 2nd place: Avraham Rapaport, 3rd Grade (Torah in the Oholei Torah Windows)
🥉 3rd place: Yisroel Yitzchok Zalmanov, 4th Grade (Thank You My Teachers Menorah)
