Ohr Temimim student Meir Greenberg wins International Championship

For the 8th year, students of Ohr Temimim Buffalo were among the 7,048 children from around the world to participate in the International Jewish Knowledge Championship, also known as “ Chidon ”. This worldwide “Chidon” is an optional competition; it requires students to study the 613 Biblical Commandments or “Mitzvot” in depth and take multiple preliminary tests throughout the year. In March, the students with the highest scores get to compete against fellow finalists from around the world. The top 3 in the world receive a gold, silver and bronze trophy!

Small town Buffalo was thrilled to be celebrated on the world stage as 8th Grade Student, Meir Greenberg, won second place at this Worldwide Championship, earning the International Silver Trophy Award! His award was for “Kol Ha’Torah Kulah” (KHK), Hebrew for “The Entire Torah” competition.

Rabbi Shmuel Shanowitz, principal of Ohr Temimim School, was excited as he congratulated the winner. “A big Mazel Tov goes to you, Meir!” he said. “No words can describe how proud we are of you for this tremendous accomplishment. To know all 613 Mitzvot in depth and commit so much information to memory is just incredible and it is knowledge that will stay with you forever!

Meir is the son of Rabbi Levi and Rivky Greenberg and grandson of Rabbi Heschel and Lea Greenberg of Williamsville. He previously won the Silver Trophy Award in 2021. Pictured here he is with his parents, proudly holding his Silver Trophy after receiving his International award.

On May 7, the school celebrated on a local level, honoring all the participating students for their hard work and accomplishments. The students and their parents are grateful to Rabbi and Mrs. Lorber for all their hard work being the local Chidon coordinators, putting in countless hours into making sure Buffalo children can be part of this incredible worldwide experience.