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A remarkable moment of gadlus baTorah unfolded Thursday in a Lakewood, NJ home when Rav Yisroel Bunim Schreiber, Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivas Nesiv Hadaas, demonstrated an astonishing command of Torah by recalling the entirety of Maseches Bava Basra from memory before a captivated audience.

The episode took place during the visit of the gedolim of Keren Olam HaTorah, who are currently traveling throughout America on behalf of the yeshivos and kollelim of Eretz Yisroel. While Rav Chaim Mordechai Ausband, Rosh Yeshiva of Ateres Shlomo, was visiting the home of Yanky Stern, a bochur approached him with a challenging question in learning. The inquiry was anything but simple. The bochur asked for a complete accounting of every machlokes between Rabbah and Rav Yosef found throughout Maseches Bava Basra.

Rather than answer the question himself, Rav Ausband directed it to Rav Schreiber, whose reputation as an exceptional baki is well known in the olam haTorah. What followed left those present in awe.

Rav Schreiber began mentally traversing the masechta, moving through the dafim one by one. As he progressed, he identified each machlokes between Rabbah and Rav Yosef, systematically working his way through the entire masechta without opening a Gemara or consulting any notes.

The extraordinary display of mastery transformed an ordinary visit into an unforgettable lesson in the depth and breadth of true Torah knowledge.

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[Videos and photos below.] LAKEWOOD, NJ — In an extraordinary demonstration of kavod haTorah, approximately 25,000 men, women, and children gathered Thursday evening in Lakewood to welcome some of the foremost gedolei Torah of Eretz Yisroel, who are visiting the United States on behalf of Keren Olam HaTorah and its efforts to sustain the yeshivos and kollelim throughout the Holy Land.

The Kabolas Panim and Atzeres Tefillah took place on the grounds of Beth Medrash Govoha between Ninth and Tenth Streets, bounded by Clifton Avenue and Lexington Avenue. The men’s section was situated on the western side of the main event area, while a separate women’s section was located to the north. Entrances were available from both Clifton Avenue and Lexington Avenue, with designated access points for the public and separate entrances for rabbanim. Extensive security measures and road closures surrounded the event perimeter, with attendees directed by event staff and law enforcement personnel. Restroom facilities and emergency medical services stations were positioned throughout the area to accommodate the thousands who attended.

By the time the maamad was set to begin, the grounds were overflowing. The atmosphere was charged with anticipation as the oilam waited to greet the distinguished visitors from Eretz Yisroel.

Harav Dov Landau and Harav Shimon Galai arrived to thunderous singing and heartfelt expressions of respect from the massive crowd.

The emotional high point of the opening moments came shortly after 8:15 p.m., when the visiting gedolim entered the gathering. Tens of thousands rose in unison, singing and welcoming them to Lakewood in a stirring display of reverence for Torah and its leaders.

Opening the formal program, Harav Malkiel Kotler spoke about the vital work of Keren Olam HaTorah and the extraordinary mission undertaken by the gedolei Eretz Yisroel.

Harav Dov Landau then addressed the overflow crowd, delivering words that were received with profound attention and respect by those gathered.

Throughout the evening, the crowd repeatedly broke into spirited singing and dancing lichvod haTorah. As Harav Don Segal prepared to speak, the assembled masses erupted in song, creating an atmosphere that reflected the deep connection between the participants and the gedolei Torah before them.

The gathering also welcomed Harav Yaakov Hillel and Harav Avraham Salim, who are participating in the Keren Olam HaTorah mission across the United States.

One of the evening’s most moving moments came when the visiting gedolim and the roshei yeshiva of Beth Medrash Govoha joined hands and danced together with the crowd. More than 10,000 participants sang and danced in unison, transforming the event into a powerful celebration of Torah.

Addressing the gathering, Harav Chaim Mordechai Ausband, Rosh Yeshivas Ateres Shlomo, urged attendees to undertake a practical commitment on behalf of the avreichim of Eretz Yisroel. He encouraged every member of the community to assume responsibility for supporting at least one month of an avreich’s expenses during the coming year, noting that the amount needed was just $276.

As the program continued, the crowd sang “Ki Orech Yamim” in honor of Harav Yisroel Bunim Schreiber as he rose to address the assembled thousands.

Later, Harav Shimon Galai led the massive gathering in the recitation of Tehillim b’rov am, creating a powerful scene of collective prayer and supplication.

The evening concluded with Harav Avraham Salim leading a stirring Kabolas Ol Malchus Shamayim, bringing the maamad kavod haTorah to a fitting and inspiring close.

Even as temperatures remained high and humidity blanketed the area, the crowd remained energized until the final moments. Thousands continued singing and dancing lichvod haTorah as the gathering drew to an end, capping off a remarkable evening that showcased the enduring bond between the bnei Torah of America and the yeshivos and kollelim of Eretz Yisroel.

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[Videos below.] LAKEWOOD, NJ — Thousands of lomdim packed the main dining room of Beth Medrash Govoha in Lakewood on Monday as Rav Yisroel Bunim Schreiber, Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivas Nesiv Hadaas, delivered a highly anticipated shiur klali that sparked an intense and spirited Torah discussion.

Rav Schreiber, who is currently visiting the United States on behalf of Keren Olam HaTorah, arrived at BMG’s main campus in Lakewood, where he addressed the large gathering of bnei hayeshiva.

Rav Schreiber focused his presentation on the sugya of tavra v’shasya in Maseches Bava Kamma. As the shiur progressed, it developed into a powerful display of rischa d’Oraisa, with vigorous discussion and debate filling the room.

“The tzibbur drank in Reb Bunim’s words with thirst, and the roshei yeshiva joined the spirited discussion, which was entirely geshmak,” one attendee said.

Among those actively participating in the back-and-forth discussion was Rav Avrohom Birnbaum, son of the late Mirrer rosh yeshiva Rav Shmuel Birnbaum zt”l, who, characteristically, engaged Rav Schreiber in a lively exchange on the sugya.

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