Waiting for the event to start.

A view of the dais at the start of the event.

Chevrah in the Irv dormitory enjoying the best view in the house today.

Rav Malkiel Kotler speaking as rain fell.

“It starts with a gezeiras giyus.”

Rav Dov Landau addressing the event.

A view of the crowd beneath the cloudy skies.

Screens were set up for the crowd of about 15,000 people.

Singing in honor of Rav Moshe Hillel Hirsch.

Singing in honor of Rav Yaakov Hillel.

Rav Hillel: “The medinah was founded in order to uproot the Torah.”

“It’s a mistake to think that the Torah of Hashem needs anyone.”

Rav Don Segal speaking.

A sea of humanity gathering in the heart of Lakewood for kavod haTorah.

After Rav Don Segal’s drasha, singing the niggun he composed.