The seventh grade boys at RPRY had an incredible trip to Brooklyn, which began with a visit to Rabbi Yaakov Michael, one of the best batim machers, tefillin makers, in the world. Rabbi Michael mesmerized students as he showed them the process of making tefillin, starting from the hide all the way to the finished product. Students saw his incredible machinery used to make the tefillin square, were able to practice making the shin of the tefillin as professionals do, and saw his high-tech computer tefillin checking system. Students were welcomed into the renowned Yeshivas Chaim Berlin where they heard inspiring words from one of the rebbeim and had a chance to witness and experience the vibrancy of the Torah learning in their magnificent beit medrash.

Students were treated to lunch at Perizia Pizza and enjoyed a stop at Eichler’s, the largest seforim and Judaica store in the world. Their trip ended with Mincha at the famous Landau’s minyan factory where students were amazed to see the number of minyanim that take place there daily. Students made a Kiddush Hashem everywhere they went today as they took in lessons and experiences that will leave a lasting impact.