Preparations for a major event to encourage the study of the
Daf Yomi and halochoh, scheduled to take place at Jerusalem's
Binyanei Ha'Uma on 15 Teves to mark the completion of
maseches Eruvin and the beginning of maseches
Pesochim, are now stepping into high gear.
Dozens of ticket distributors around the country report
increasing demand among Daf Yomi lomdim and
maggidei shiurim. Although at first only the main hall
was reserved, in response to the high demand for tickets
organizers decided to rent adjacent halls as well, where the
event will be screened live.
A delegation of Meoros HaDaf HaYomi rabbonim are currently
conducting a round of visits at the homes of gedolei
Torah and admorim to invite them to attend the
event.
The program includes an orchestra conducted by R' Meir Adler,
the renowned chazan R' Chaim Elozor Hershtik, a large boys'
choir and the reading of a poem specially written by R' Moshe
Weintraub.
A special hall with a completely separate entrance has also
been set aside for the wives of the lomdim and
maggidei shiurim to encourage them to continue to
stand by their husbands, who leave home to take part in the
Daf Yomi shiurim. The ladies' program includes a
lecture by HaRav Shlomo Levenstein as well as the screening
of a special presentation while the day's Daf Yomi
shiur is given in the men's hall.
To insure that the event runs smoothly the organizing
committee is finalizing arrangements for parking, ushering,
special entrances for gedolei Yisroel, security,
coordination with police and first aid.
