For weeks before Chanukah, the younger boys at Lubavitcher Yeshiva worked hard each evening making their own menorahs.
On the day of the Menorah Expo, the boys came in early, holding their menorahs with care, even though it was snowy and very cold outside. Sad news from Sydney made the day harder, but the talmidim did not give up. They brought their menorahs proudly, letting them shine and inspire.
Each menorah looked nice and was special in its own way. Every one shared a different Chanukah message, showing both creativity and meaning.
The menorahs were judged based on three things: how much the boys worked on their own, how creative they were, and the special message their menorah gave over.
The Menorah Expo filled the halls with light, joy, and the spirit of Chanukah.
A Day in Tomchei Temimim: A short film showcasing a Yeshiva day from a talmid’s perspective.
Tomchei Temimim is proud to present “A Day in Tomchei Temimim,” a short film that offers a genuine glimpse into the daily life of a talmid. The film follows a talmid from the moment he boards the morning bus until he returns home, capturing the warmth, learning, and chassidish atmosphere that define a day in Yeshiva. Instead of simply describing the Tomchei Temimim experience, the film shows it through the eyes of a student.
A Project of Tomchei Temimim.
Produced by: Yosef Adelist. Written & directed by: Zalman Forster, & Yosef Adelist. Featuring Talmidim of Kita Daled-Vov
Tomchei Temimim marked Yud Tes Kislev with a day of chassidishe celebration felt throughout every division of the yeshiva. The highlight was the Yud Tes Kislev Expo, created by a Kita Zayin class who completed a remarkable mivtza of learning 200 perakim Mishnayos and 50 perakim Tanya Baal Peh. After reaching their goal, the boys produced an outstanding presentation, performing seven shows throughout the day so every class could experience it. The expo brought the Alter Rebbe’s story to life in a memorable way.
The early childhood division had a beautiful Farbrengen celebrating the Alter Rebbe. They said the Pessukim, danced and made a Lechaim!
The Preschool had a special breakfast Farbrengen with tables decorated by handmade Tanya-themed centerpieces. The children sang Pesukim and niggunim, enjoyed an interactive storytime with life-size props, and each wrote a letter to the Rebbe. The program ended with a lively L’Chaim and dancing.
Leading up to Yud Tes Kislev, the talmidim of Pre1A- Gimmel spent time both in class and at home learning the story of the Alter Rebbe’s geulah and its lessons. By the time they entered Yeshiva on the day of, the air was already filled with Yud Tes Kislev. A special breakfast and a lavish seudah set the tone, which soon turned into lebedike dancing, a game show, and the unique Kita Zayin performance that captured the spirit of the day.
Kitos Daled through Vov enjoyed a fleishig Yom Tov seudah followed by a presentation on the Alter Rebbe’s arrest and geulah. The boys then learned a sicha in chavrusa, followed by a Davening Mivtza auction and renewed chayus in the 12 Pesukim initiative. A special treat ended the day on a high note.
In Mechina, talmidim farbrenged with Rabbi Pholle Dubov and later with Rabbi Shmuli Butler, concluding the night with a visit to 770, where the Farbrengen continued with real chassidishe varemkeit.
Throughout the day, talmidim enjoyed Farbrengens, a special breakfast, dancing, a game show, and the Expo, bringing the joy and meaning of Yud Tes Kislev wherever they went. Yud Tes Kislev at Tomchei Temimim was a day filled with learning, joy, and genuine chayus, one that uplifted every talmid and strengthened their hiskashrus to the Rebbe.
To watch previous years Yud Tes Kiselv Productions click here. https://yttl.org/videos/
In honor of Yud Kislev, the Chag HaGeulah of the Mitteler Rebbe, fathers and grandfathers joined the talmidim of Kitos Daled, Hey, and Vov for a special day of learning and chassidishe farbrangen in Tomchei Temimim.
The morning opened with Limud HaChassidus. Rabbi Yosef Aron, principal, shared a few words about the special day, encouraging the talmidim to strengthen their hiskashrus to the Rebbe. Shacharis followed, with fathers, grandfathers, and talmidim davening together in a beautiful tefillah that set the tone for the entire program.
After the davening, everyone enjoyed a festive Yom Tov seudah. The program continued with a sicha of the Rebbe, presented along with an interactive questionnaire, giving the boys a deeper appreciation of Yud Kislev and helping them connect the message to their daily lives.
Rabbi Shalom Bonnardel, director of Extra-Curricular Programming, spoke passionately about the many mivtzoim, learning projects, and special initiatives happening every day in Yeshiva. He highlighted how talmidim, on their own, gather daily to learn more, and grow in their yiras Shamayim, reflecting the vibrant chassidishe avir that fillsTomchei Temimim.
As part of “a day in Yeshiva,” the boys proudly presented class projects and hands-on displays they had worked on, bringing their learning to life with creativity. A video production,“A Day in the Life of a Talmid”, gave parents and grandparents a window into the daily growth of their children and grandchildren.
Raffles added to the excitement, and the Rebbeim were warmly thanked for their ongoing dedication and the countless hours they invest into every talmid.
A heartfelt thank you to Rabbi Shaya Spielman, and Mattanya Neeman for ensuring the program was the tremendous success it was
This past Motzei Shabbos, Tomchei Temimim hosted its annual Father and Son Melava Malka for the younger grades. The evening served as a beautiful opening to Chodesh Kislev, setting the tone was the in-depth learning of the possuk of Torah. Following the Rebbe’s hora’ah that every child should not only know the words but also the meaning of the Yud Beis Pesukim.
Fathers and sons learned together, reflecting the theme of the Sicha: the importance of Torah being passed from generation to generation specifically through fathers and sons learning. The learning was followed by an interactive live bingo game, reviewing the Sicha in a fun and engaging way that had both children and parents participating with excitement.
Rabbi Simpson, the menahel, addressed the gathering with uplifting words and encouragement, reminding the boys and their fathers of the eternal value of limud haTorah and the joy of living a life of Torah.
One of the highlights of the program was the saying of the Yud Beis Pesukim by each class, intertwined by a special video presentation which brought the Pesukim booklet to life, helping the children connect to the meaning behind the words in a vivid and memorable way.
With spontaneous excitement, the talmidim of כתה ג׳ asked to share the newest song composed by their melamed, Rabbi Goldstein, Yearning for Hashem. The song is based on the well-known story of the Rebbe Rashab’s heartfelt cry as a child. Without any rehearsal, the boys eagerly joined together on stage and conveyed the story with raw emotion, expressing a deep yearning for Geulah.
The evening concluded with spirited Kislev niggunim performed by the כתה ג׳ choir, which turned into joyous singing and dancing. Fathers and sons joining together with excitement and simcha of Chodesh Kislev.
Rosh Chodesh Kislev, a chassidishe Yom Tov celebrated by Chassidim, came to life throughout Tomchei Temimim. From the youngest children to the bochurim, the yeshiva marked this special day of “Der Rebbe iz Gezunt” with learning, farbrengens, singing, and dancing.
In Early Head Start at both Remsen Village and Crown Street, the youngest children danced to niggunim, enjoyed a festive treat, and their joy captured the special day.
The preschool division held a lively and meaningful farbrengen. The children began with the 12 Pesukim and the Rosh Chodesh Kislev niggun, listened to the story of the day, and acted it out through movement and song.
The younger elementary grades experienced an unforgettable Rosh Chodesh Kislev celebration marking the Rebbe’s return to 770. After a powerful farbrengen, the boys sang and danced together with chayus, filling the room with simcha and excitement.
In Kitos Daled–Vov, talmidim heard first-hand accounts of the events of Rosh Chodesh Kislev, gaining a deeper appreciation of its significance. A new Mivtza was launched, encouraging talmidim to learn, understand, and teach the 12 Pesukim, empowering them to proudly share the Rebbe’s words.
The Mechina division marked the day with powerful and inspiring farbrengens.
Thursday night, Kita Ches gathered with their Menahel, Rabbi Mendel Scharf, and reviewed Megilas Rosh Chodesh Kislev, they farbrenged about their hiskashrus to the rebbe, and took practical hachlatos.
Friday morning, Kitos Zayin and Ches joined a meaningful farbrengen with Rabbi Dovid Kahanov, filled with pride in being temimim.
Across all divisions, every talmid, regardless of age, felt the chayus of Rosh Chodesh Kislev. The achdus, the chassidishe varemkeit, and the joy of the day were tangible throughout the yeshiva, making this yom tov truly special.
In honor of Chof Cheshvan, the birthday of the Rebbe Rashab and the founder of Tomchei Temimim, fathers of the Mechina L’Mesivta talmidim joined their sons for a special evening of learning in the Shul of Tomchei Temimim.
Following the Rebbe’s hora’ah that on Chof Cheshvan every chossid should enter a Tomchei Temimim to learn, daven, and give tzedakah, parents came together with their children to learn in Tomchei Temimim exactly as the Rebbe requested.
The program was arranged and led by the Menahel of the Mechina L’Mesivta division, Rabbi Mendel Scharf, who opened the evening by explaining the importance of this special day and how we, as chassidim, are fulfilling the Rebbe’s hora’ah.
The evening concluded with a chassidishe farbrengen led by Rabbi Shmuel Wagner, who spoke about what it means to be a Tomim. He explained that a Tomim must see his life as something fundamentally different, a life and mission that are anything but ordinary. Tomim understands that his neshama was sent into this world to reveal Elokus, to make Hashem real in his own life and in the world around him. Being a Tomim means learning with emes, davening with kavana, and working on his hiskashrus to the Rebbe.
It was a beautiful display of Chassidishe chinuch, and a fulfillment of the Rebbe’s hora’ah.
This past week, the Mechina L’Mesivta Division of Tomchei Temimim, took part in a beautiful and uplifting “Ach Gadol – Ach Katan” program together with talmidim from the younger divisions.
The goal of this initiative was to strengthen achdus, hiskashrus, and Ahavas Yisroel through shared learning and Chassidishe connection. Each Ach Gadol from the 8th grade was paired with an Ach Katan from a younger grade, creating a warm connection between the divisions.
Together, the talmidim learned a sicha of the Rebbe on the Parsha, and discussed a Chassidishe story centered on the theme of Negel Vasser.
Following their learning, the talmidim filled out a question sheet to review what they had learned and to help internalize the messages of the Rebbe’s words. The sight of older talmidim patiently learning, explaining, and inspiring the younger talmidim was a true demonstration of the ruach of Tomchei Temimim — Chassidim helping and lifting one another higher and higher in learning and avodah.
To add to the excitement, all participants were entered into raffles for prizes, celebrating their effort, enthusiasm, and dedication to limud and achdus.
The program beautifully reflected the essence of Tomchei Temimim, where learning and Chassidishkeit go hand in hand, and every talmid learns not only from his Rebbe, but also from his fellow Chossid.
Yasher koach to Rabbi Aron and Rabbi Scharf, who oversaw this inspiring initiative, for living the Rebbe’s vision of true Chassidishe achdus “Chassidim zenen eyn mishpocho.”
Tomchei Temimim proudly announces the opening of a new Early Childcare program location in Remsen Village, marking another milestone in the Yeshiva’s ongoing expansion to meet the needs of the growing Crown Heights community.
Located in the heart of Remsen Village, the new location will provide unmatched Chassidishe Chinuch that Tomchei Temimim is known for. Over the past few years, more than 250 families, including rebbeim, teachers, and staff members, have moved into the area, expanding the greater crown heights, and creating a vibrant and thriving community.
This latest opening comes on the heels of continuous expansion by Lubavitcher Yeshiva. Just two years ago, the Yeshiva celebrated the completion of their 30,000-square-foot expansion on Tomchei Temimim Way. In response to continued demand, plans are already underway for an additional two-floor expansion to the building in the coming months.
Lubavitcher Yeshiva extends its heartfelt thank you to the Remsen Village community, particularly the members of Congregation Bais Avrohom Yitzchok for their warm support and partnership.
A special appreciation is also given to Yeled V’Yalda for their collaboration in bringing this program to life. In particular to Mr. Motti Hershkowitz, Mr. Naftali Solomon, Mr. Mordechai Schwartz, Mr. Zvi Pinter, and Mrs. Rochel Abelsky for their dedication and guidance throughout this project.
With this expansion, Tomchei Temimim continues to fulfill its mission entrusted by our Rabbeim from its founding in Lubavitch Russia to its vibrant presence in America to provide quality unfiltered Chassidishe Chinuch at every stage of a child’s development and continuing to strengthen the spiritual and physical growth of the Crown Heights community.
