Hebrew School in the Rabbi's Sukkah

In honor of Sukkot the Chabad Neshama Hebrew School hosted a Sukkot Program in the Sukka. Everyone had a chance to make a blessing on the four specious – the lulav, etrog, hadsim and aravot.

Boys and girls decorated their own edible torah and simchat torah flag that would be waved at the simchat torah celebration.

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For more info about the Hebrew School visit www.iLoveHebrewSchool.com.

Kosher Sushi in the Sukkah

On the First night of Sukkot Hundreds of young Russian-American professionals from the Brighton Beach and Manhattan Beach community attended a Sukkot celebration uniquely called “Kosher Sushi in the Sukkah”.

The participating crowd was awe-inspiring, everyone together in the sukkah, the crowd overflowing into the rest of the backyard.

Half way into the program the rain torrents made everyone run for cover under the closest roof. Through the upstairs or downstairs door the crowd squeezed into the Rabbi’s house.

“It was amazing to watch adults getting down to join the playing children on the floor waiting for the rain to stop,” said Shula.

“I have never seen anyone open up their home to hundreds of people like the Rabbi and Shula,” said Stella, “Rain or shine people marching through…”

“Now that we got everyone into the house we can give all the women a chance to make the blessing on the Holiday Candles,” said Rabbi Avrohom Winner. All the women moved closer to the dining room table, each having a chance to kindle and to make the blessing on their candles.

To complete the disrupted program the audience sang happy birthday to the 3 older winner girls – Mirel, Musia and Hinda who all have a birthday over the Sukkot holiday.

This event is one of the many programs that Neshama – Chabad Lubavitch of Manhattan Beach offers. For more info visit www.ChabadManhattanBeach.com.

Visit to the Rebbe's Ohel for the High Holidays

Hundreds of Russian-American Jews from the Manhattan Beach and Brighton Beach communities joined Project Neshama – Chabad Lubavitch of Manhattan Beach for a moment of prayer and inspiration at the Lubavitcher Rebbe’s Grave in honor of the New Year.

Before special occasion or personal celebration Chassidim have a custom to visit the Rebbe for his blessing. Before the New Year is a most opportune time to pray at the Rebbe’s grave for his blessing for a happy and healthy New Year.

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Yom Kippur @ PS 225 auditorium 2010

The prayers services on Yom Kippur were just inspirational. The hundreds of people that filled the PS 225 auditorium, the many children who got to learn and play of what really Yom Kippur is all about was magnificent.

What was unique about this service was, the Rabbi, Rabbi Avrohom Winner narrated throughout the prayer service with different lessons, kabbalistic thoughts and explanations.

The power of everyone’s involvement and togetherness in the prayers was just remarkable.

The final and closing prayer of Yom Kippur – the neilah was just magnificent. Seeing hundreds packed in, listening attentively to the Rabbi’s inspiring words requesting the audience in taking upon themselves a resolution for the New Year, a mitzvah that they either never did before or have done it sporadically to begin keeping it more consistently.

“What truly captivated me was the seriousness and concentration when every person man, and women had ‘their’ moment to kiss the Torah,” said Mark a constant member of the Synagogue.

To see some pictures of the ending of Yom Kippur click here >
ALL PICTURES WERE TAKEN AFTER HOLIDAY.

For more info on the Synagogue or our other ongoing activities visit our website: www.ChabadManhattanBeach.com.

Rosh Hashana and Tashlich @ Chabad Neshama 2010

There is so much to say of all the action for the two days of Rosh Hashana 2010 at Chabad Lubavitch of Manhattan Beach. Beginning with the Rosh Hashana Prayer services and Shofar sounding at the PS 225 auditorium. Followed by our annual Tashlich Prayer Service at the Sheepshead Bay. Completed with a Rosh Hashana community dinner at the Rabbi’s house.

The Rosh Hashana prayer services at the auditorium were very inspiring. Hundreds of adults participated in the service while the children were being entertained with a children’s program catered for their age.

Our annual Tashlich prayer service at the Holocaust Park facing the Sheepshead Bay has become a community tradition. Hundreds of families join for this special prayer, introspection and a moment of connection to G-d in a setting close to nature – right by the water.

Following the prayer at the Bay many joined Rabbi and Shula Winner for a holiday dinner. The customary blessings and foods, the company and friendship was very enjoyable, there were many toasts and best wishes shared.

For more info visit our website: www.ChabadManhattanBeach.com.

Tashlich Prayer Service - First Day Rosh Hashana

Tashlich Prayer Service

1st Day of Rosh Hashanah
Thursday, September 9, 6:00 pm

In Front of the Sheepshead Bay
(CENTER of the Holocaust Park
Facing the Water)

* A special Kabbalistic prayer service
* Hear the Shofar blown
* Every child receives a FREE gift

* Особое благословение на счастье,
здоровье и успешный год

For more info call 718-368-1395 or 646-296-9020
www.ChabadManhattanBeach.com

Jewish Women’s Night Out - Pool Party

Neshama - Chabad Lubavitch of Manhattan Beach
Invites you to a

Jewish Women’s Night Out

Pool Party
Get in shape for the New Year

Relax, Enjoy and Socialize with other women from the community
Light Dinner will be served
Discover the uniqueness of the Jewish women

Monday, Sept 13, 7:30 pm
(The Monday after Rosh Hashanah)

Hosted by: Elena Safir's 245 Exeter St (Ocean Block)
Come and Bring a Friend
Please RSVP to Shula Winner 646-413-9092 or ShulaWin@gmail.com