Igud Hamelamdim’s Global Avos Ubanim Excitement Never Ended
by Malky Weinstock
A look back at this year reveals that close to one thousand boys in 35 yeshivos worldwide, took part in Igud Hamelamdim ‘s revolutionary Avos Ubanim At-Home program, which catered to boys learning at home as well as in their local shuls. Some don’t live near an Avos Ubanim shul program, while others were temporarily inactive due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Boys who did attend a local Avos Ubanim in shuls, were also encouraged to join, since this program focused on “Bifnim” – inside the text learning – a learning skill that boys will use for years to come every time they sit down to learn. Additionally, it helps the boys retain and remember what they’ve learned.
Boys from Yeshivos spanning the globe quickly registered and participated in the program. Locations included: New York, Monsey, Morristown, Pennsylvania, Cincinnati, Detroit, Florida, and California in the U.S.; Toronto and Montreal, Canada; and Germany, London, Panama, Australia and South Africa.
The program broadcasted positive energy and reinforcement through weekly inspiring reminder emails and rewarding the boys for learning with their fathers. Learning time was scheduled at a time when most parents are home and not working–Motzei Shabbos.
Boys from first grade through 8th would review with their fathers their weekly class studies –Chumash, Mishnayos or Gemara—for a minimum of 20 minutes. The students submitted weekly reports of their learning time, and in return, received entry into various weekly exciting prize raffles, including Seforim sets, walkie talkies, flying helicopters & much more.
Although the program ran only during the winter months–concluding Pesach time–many have attested to the fact that the inspiration of the program has carried over to the summer months, with boys continually learning with their fathers, as time allowed.
Now, in advance of Rosh Hashanah, eight boys have been rewarded for their achievement of maximal participation time during the winter months program. The boys each received the coveted grand prize of a beautiful ornately designed becher and matching plate, which can adorn their Rosh Hashanah tables both aesthetically and with their inherent symbolism of achievement in learning.
Special thanks to Pinchas Chein of Chein Insurance Agency Inc. for graciously sponsoring these beautiful becher sets.
The winners are: Moishe Polinger, Monsey; Hillel Rapoport, Crown heights; Avrumy Schild, Monsey; Shraga Feivel Simmons, Pennsylvania, Dovid Leib Chayne, Crown Heights; Yehoshua Dovid Bergstein, Detroit; and Eli Nossson Bergstien, Detroit.
“We are eagerly gearing up for the new year,” enthuses Rabbi Avrohom Bluming director of Igud Hamelamdim. “Preparations are in place and bez”H this exciting program will resume after Yom Tov.”
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