Baltimore, MD - Feb. 17, 2026 - This past Sunday, February 15, the third grade of Torah Institute celebrated a beautiful and meaningful milestone as the four classes completed their first mesechta of Mishnayos, Meseches Berachos. Each class held its own personal siyum in a different location throughout the school, creating an intimate and proud atmosphere for the talmidim. Each boy participated in the siyum by either saying a dvar Torah related to the last mishnah or by reciting a part of the last mishnah, ensuring that every talmid had a personal role in this remarkable accomplishment.
After the individual siyumim, the entire grade gathered in the gym, which was filled to capacity with proud parents, grandparents, and even great-grandparents. The audience was privileged to hear inspiring words of chizuk from Rabbi Pinchos Gross and the menahel, Rabbi Shimon Hirsch, who spoke about the significance of a first siyum and the lifelong foundation it creates in a young ben Torah. A beautifully catered seudah followed, celebrating not only the completion of a mesechta but the dedication and growth of each child.
A moving tribute video, creatively prepared by fourth grade rebbe Rabbi Boruch Atlas, captured the journey and added an emotional highlight to the evening. Special thanks were extended to Sgan Menahel Rav Nosson Adlin, all of the third grade Rabbeim, and the entire cheder staff for arranging such a memorable event. The evening concluded with spirited music and dancing, as the joy of Torah radiated throughout the packed gym and left a lasting impression on all who attended.
