Sixteen Beth Tfiloh middle and high school students have qualified for the National Finals of the Chidon HaTanach USA Competition, the Dr. Shimshon Isseroff U.S. National Bible Contest for Jewish Youth.

The finals will take place in New York on May 17.

More than 700 students from across the country participated in the first round of the competition, which tests students on their knowledge of Tanach, including Torah, Nevi’im, and Kesuvim.

The students studied under the guidance of Rabbi Leib Zalesch. This marks the 15th consecutive year that Beth Tfiloh will be represented at the national finals.