Ahead of Kinus, Announcing the Top 3 Finalists of the Chinuch Pitch
After an inspiring wave of submissions and hundreds of votes from both the public and renowned mechanchim, the top three finalists for the Chinuch Pitch have been selected, just ahead of the Kinus HaMechanchim, which begins tomorrow.
These three educators stood out for their bold vision, effective strategy, and potential to make a lasting impact in the world of Chinuch. Each one has captured the attention of both the public and a panel of respected mechanchim, and now they’re headed to the next exciting stage.
“Chinuch thrives when we empower our educators to dream big,” said Rabbi Mendy Kotlarsky, Executive Director of Merkos 302. “These Mechanchim prove that with the right vision and the right support, we can give every child the tools to grow as a proud, committed Chossid.”
The Top 3 Finalists Are:
– Rabbi Shmuel Graj
“Structured Sugya-Based Iyun: A Practical, Geshmak Approach to Mastering Gemara and Halacha”
– Rabbi Menachem Cadaner
“A Moshiach-Focused Youth Center to Inspire and Unite Anash Kinder Through Fun, Learning, and Chassidishe Values”
– Rabbi Levi Lipinski
“Global Chabad Education Framework: Unified Goals, Assessments, and Support for Every Talmid’s Success”
These finalists will present their ideas live at the upcoming Kinus HaMechanchim, where the energy and anticipation will be at an all-time high. After their presentations, one idea will be selected as the official Chinuch Pitch Winner, serving as a catalyst for meaningful change and growth in classrooms across the globe. The winner will receive a $1,000 cash prize, as well as up to $18,000 in funding from Merkos 302, to help bring their idea to life through the chinuch office, turning vision into real, impactful change in the classroom.
“Every mechanech wants to see their students learning with clarity and living with chayus,” said Rabbi Zalmy Loewenthal, Associate Director of the Chinuch Office. “What excites me about these finalists is that their ideas give teachers real, usable tools to make that happen in the classroom, immediately!”
