On Friday, November 22, the students and faculty were privileged to receive a visit from the esteemed Rabbi Grossman, the Chief Rabbi of Migdal HaEmek in Israel. The Rabbi was welcomed to our yeshivah by our kindergartners, first, and second graders. The third and fourth graders lined the lobby as Rabbi Mustacchi’s MDY Boys’ Choir sang a warm and beautiful rendition of Yahid El Dagul. The hacham (rabbi) was then led by Rabbinic Leader Rabbi Eli J. Mansour, Principal Rabbi Ezra Cohen-Saban, and faculty members to the stage in our auditorium.
Rabbi Eli J. Mansour stated that Rabbi Grossman is the Abraham Avinu of our time, and just looking at the Rabbi is akin to a mikveh (ritual bath) for the eyes.
Grades 5-8 filled the auditorium, where the Rabbi’s message reached over 400 students and faculty. His message emphasized the importance of tefillah (prayer) and how much of an impact it has on Israel during these challenging times.
At the end of his address to the Elementary School students, Rabbi Grossman was joined on stage by the faculty of our school to receive a beracha (blessing) from the Rabbi during this historic moment.
