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In this video we see Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu addressing the 5778 National Adult Bible Competition, which took place on Tuesday, 2 Rosh Chodesh Teves at the International Convention Center. In addition to Mr. Netanyahu, in attendance were Education Minister Naftali Bennet, as the ministry’s director-general, Shmuel Abuav.

Yedidya Meyuchas from Modi’in is the winner of this year’s competition, 5778. In second place was Yoav Schlossberg of Alon Shvut and third place was Benjamin Rosenzweig of Ramat HaSharon.

Twelve candidates competed in the final stage from all over the country. Initially, there were 400 candidates who were tested and quizzed in Education Ministry districts. The participants also held seminars and study sessions in Naot Kedumim and Jerusalem.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)