Over 150 people, men, women and children attended this year’s Smicha Graduation at Tzemach Tzedek shul in Sydney Australia on 7th July – 25th Tammuz.
The evening was emceed by Rabbi Michoel Chriqui, the Rabbi of Sephardi Shule as well as the father of one of the bochurim. Rabbi Avrohom Perlow, Rabbi of Tzemach Tzedek who was involved in teaching the bochurim said a short Dvar Torah.
Rabbi Yehoshua Blasenstein who was responsible for the Smicha learning addressed the crowd with a story as well as the importance of now having the name Rabbi added, it comes with responsibilities.
Rabbi Mendel Gurkov spoke on behalf of the bochurim and presented a video of the highlights of the program, which included the amazing learning programs, special Yomim Tovim events and more.
Rabbi Mendel Polichenco, a father of one of the bochurim, flew in specially for the event from San Diego. He addressed the newly appointed Rabbis and encouraged them to take the next step and become Shluchim around the world.
Rabbi Berel Light who was responsible for the Ruchnius of the program, said a few words of inspiration which followed with the official giving of the smicha certificates.
Rabbi Ezzy Shur, a newly appointed Rabbi, made a special thank you to all the people who made the program such a success. He presented them a special gift.
Rabbi Yehuda Spielman concluded the evening with thanks to everyone who assisted financially as well as their time, energy etc throughout the program. He emphasized the importance of the program in Sydney and reached out to everyone to get involved and make next years program an even bigger success.
A thank you goes to Miriam Spielman who coordinated the entire program and took on the responsibility of the Menahel Gashmi for the bochurim throughout the year. Without her input, time and dedication the program would not have been the success that it was.
A video of thank yous from people throughout the community concluded the evening, followed by refreshments and a farbrengen.
Next year’s program will include bochurim from Dover Heights, Nefesh, FREE, Sephardi Shule, Central Synagogue and Tzemach Tzedek. There is still room for 4 more bochurim. If you know of anyone that is capable and willing to join a good group of bochurim please reach out and get in touch with us.
The Rabbis giving the Smicha are the best! Ty Rabbi Gutnick for the 1 on 1 (3 hour!) tests, Ty Rabbi Ulman for the tuesday shiurim on Yuchsin & Kiddushin-Nisuin, Ty Rabbi Perlow for shiur on Shechita.
Ty to our world class Shoel Umeishiv Shua Blassenstien who was even available late after hours via WA to answer and discuss! Ty Berel Light for the managment and upkeep of the program as well as involvement in the subject matter itself.
I challenge every other Chabad Smicha to produce a staff as dedicated.
WOHOO hottest bochur in lubavitch congrats RABBI DOVI!
TT is definitely the Place 2B!!
Its a new program. It doesn’t have a reputation in order to have a bad one. The Rabbis teaching and officiating are some of the best of the best. Much better than many other ‘recognised’ Smicha. Have we become university, that we care about recognition? The smicha is legitimate.
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Yes they do. It’s from rabbi Moshe gutnick. On the Sydney beis din. He paskins half the shaalos from USA. Lol.
With great nachas and pride for all the kochos and input that Eli put into this years program and also mazal tov to Shimshi on attaining Semicha and the wonderful asset as Shaliach you have been to the community in Sydney this year. Keep up the excellent work!
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Congratulations but do they recognise this smicha in america i’ve heard they dont.
So proud of Yudi, Chaim, and Avraham! You guys rock! May you go from strength to strength!
Chaim Yudi and AY mazal tov what an amazing accomplishment, may you continue doing many great things!!
Wow! Sydney rocks!!! But where’s a pic of the President??
Mazel Tov to Yehoshua for a job well done! May you go mechayil el Chayil!
If you know any Bochurim who are interested in Smicha and a part time Shlichus in Sydney and who want to get taken care of well and have a great year, AND you care about the future of Lubavitch, it’s a Chova D’gavra (humanly obligation) to please contact TT or get the Bochurim in touch! You and the Bochurim will not regret helping Yiddishkeit thrive in AUS!
B”H we had a rocking year with the great guys. Much Hatzlacha for the future! A big shout out of thanks goes to uncle Benny, Rabbis Spielman, Light and Blassenstein, the donors, the other shules and everyone else who was involved! Looking forward to more Sydney action baby!