Masmidim had its opening week, holding multiple different learning sessions. The program opened with an in-person Monday night open learning session run by Assistant Principal, Rabbi Avi Haar. There was a great show of guys with Principal Hillel Goldman and Reb’ Yitz Milworn learning alongside the students. There was pizza, snacks, and soda. The Masmidim opening night was a success with a number of students learning with Rabbi Haar to prep for the NCSY Bekius Challenge. The talmidim are learning Meseches Taanis with a goal of finishing the Meschechta while taking exams provided by the NCSY program that qualifies the talmidim to earn sevorim and other prizes. Following the Monday Night Masmidim launch, there was a lunch learning shiur from Rabbi Yossi Ziskind which set the table for a Tuesday Night Masmidim Zoom Shiur led by Rabbi Ariel Rosensweig. Additionally, the Masmidim met for more learning during Wednesday lunch with a rotation of Rambam Rebbeim including Rabbi Ephraim Meth, Rabbi Ariel Rosensweig, Rabbi Ilan Schimmel, and Rabbi Yossi Ziskind. The talmidim of Rambam Mesivta are excited for all the upcoming Masmidim shiurim both at night and during lunch. The Masmidim Program is the centerpiece of the Rambam Mesivta extracurricular learning programs which also feature Sugya Yomi, Halacha Yomi, Parsha Yomi (a new initiative started this year by Rabbi Dr. Andrew Sicklick), The Meet The Rabbi Club and more! Students who participate in this program are always treated to excited and inspiring shiurim as well as to great food and chevra! Also, students who achieve Masmidim status earn Rambam Masmidim Swag and go on an annual trip. In the past the Masmidim have been rewarded with trips from fishing, to escape the room, to paintball, to air trampoline, and more! We all thank Rabbi Haar and Mr. Goldman for running this great program and inspiring the students to learn extra Torah!