In a memorable and informative experience, bochurim at Mesivta Shaarei Chaim had the opportunity to witness a Shechita and Nikkur as part of the Mesivta’s summer program led by Rabbi Zecharya Michelsohn and Rabbi Naftali Skaist.
Rabbi Shimshi Lebovitz, who had learned Hilchos Shechita with the 10th graders for the past several weeks, organized the event. The Shechita itself was carried out by shochet Rabbi Nosson Moore, while Rav Moshe Heinemann offered a comprehensive and hands-on presentation, spending over 90 minutes guiding the boys through the intricacies of the process and performing the Nikkur. The Shechita and Nikkur were graciously hosted by parents Mr. and Mrs. Saadya Cohen.
The program didn’t end there. On Thursday, the bochurim joined Shlomo Moinzadeh of Shlomo’s Butcher Shop for an up-close and hands-on demonstration of Melicha—the salting of meat. Finally, the bochurim got to enjoy the tasty results of their experience in a lively barbecue and kumzitz, hosted by parents Mr. and Mrs. Reuven Schnitzer, with inspiring words from Rabbi Avraham Yeshaya Rayman and live music from Rabbi Skaist.
