This past Wednesday evening, Lag B’Omar, the Syrian community of Flatbush held a historic event entitled “The Mishnathon”. A project of Yeshivat Shaare Torah of Brooklyn, The Mishnathon saw nearly 600 participants partake in the remarkable achievement of completing Shas Mishnayos in one single night.

Billed as a communal event, participants of The Mishnathon hailed from a wide variety of Syrian Shuls and schools. Upon entry, each Chavrusa was greeted by a custom Mishnayos, published exclusively for the event by the corporate sponsor Artscroll Publications, personalized with their name and seating information. A spectacular Hadran and Kaddish ceremony was led by HaRav Malkiel Kotler Shlita, Rosh Hayeshiva Of Beth Medrash Govoha, Mr Manny Haber Chairman of the board at Yeshivat Shaare Torah and Mr Ray Haber, the evenings sponsor. The event itself was chaired by David Haber.

World renowned speaker Rabbi Ephraim Shapiro Of Congregation Shaaray Teffila Of Miami Florida delivered the keynote address and Simcha Leiner headlined an extraordinary concert complete with multimedia effects.

According to live footage of the event, and corroborated by event organizers, nearly 50 community Rabbis and over 20 Kehillos were represented in the ballroom. While the Syrian community is renown for their tight knit nature, a showing of unity such as this is unprecedented and one that marks a historic milestone for this burgeoning community.

Also in attendance were HaRav Eliezer Ginzberg, Rosh Kolel of Mirrer Yeshiva of Rov at Agudah of Coney Island Ave, R’ Aaron Kotler, CEO of BMG, Rabbi Gedaliah Zlotowitz CEO of Artscroll Publications and Councilman Kalman Yeger.

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