West End Ave closed for Dancing!

Simchat Torah at Chabad Lubavitch of Manhattan Beach is a memorable event that attracts hundreds of Russian and American, affiliated and unaffiliated Jewish families.

The Simchat Torah Street Party which was previously held on Corbin Pl, outside the previous Chabad Synagogue has now moved to 134 West End Ave, facing the NEW Chabad Synagogue and Community Center.

“It is great to see everyone coming together as a community to join in this celebration of Jewish Pride”, said Rabbi Avrohom Winner, Director of the Chabad.

Rabbi Winner as the Chabad representative in this part of Brooklyn arranged for Chabad Lubavitch Yeshivah students to walk from Crown Heights and to bring the holiday joy and festivities to all the other local synagogues as well. Including; the Sefardic Synagogue – Ohel David and Shlomo, the Manhattan Beach Jewish Center and the Congregation Shaarey Torah.

“A well-deserved thank you to the Yeshivah students for walking the many hours to other end of Brooklyn bringing all this joy and happiness and a great appreciation to the officers from the 61 pct. for blocking off the street and making it a safe environment for the children”, remarked the Rabbi.

“We love coming here, there isn’t a more exciting and joyous celebration for Simchat Torah then at the Chabad, they just know how to party”, commented Olga.

The program included: celebrating, dancing with the Torah on the Street, special separate circle for women and unique program for children, each child received their own Simchat Torah full color flag.

For more info visit www.ChabadManhattanBeach.com.

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“Rabbi, who does your advertising materials? They are just amazing!”, said Richard resident of Manhattan Beach, of the newest Neshama – Chabad Lubavitch of Manhattan Beach’s PR piece.

Yom Kippur @ Chabad Manhattan Beach 2011

By Arkady Borochovich

Hundreds of Russian – American families joined Chabad Lubavitch of Manhattan Beach for Yom Kippur services. The services inaugurated with the solemn Kol Nidrei prayer, on Yom Kippur eve and continued throughout Yom Kippur day with the Yizkor Service (for those that sadly lost a parent and at that time rember their loved ones). The climax of Yom Kippur is the final and closing Neila prayer where the entire room was filled with Jews from all walks of life joining in for those last few moments.

The highlight of the evening was, the recital of Shma at the final moments and concluded with the sounding of the Shofar.

“The essence of a Jew is revealed on Yom Kippur, we must take that boost of spiritual glow and spirit to energize the rest of the year”, said Rabbi Avrohom Winner, Dierctor of Chabad of Manhattan Beach.

A great and organized children’s program was arranged by Ms. Rochel and Ms. Chana Gopin. Giving parent’s a chance to pray, listen in to the Rabbi Winner’s continuous and insightful narration, without the children.

“We want people to realize that Yom Kippur is for children as well, we have ‘children services’, and activities for the kids”, said Shula Winner, Program Director of Chabad.

I must say, all in all it was a very meaningful experience seeing so many of my friends there, especially the ones that I would never imagine would come to a Shul – Synagogue. But as the Rabbi said: yom kippur is when our Neshama shines.

For more info visit www.ChabadManhattanBeach.com

Russian Jews Giving Back

The elegant reception hall at Kings Terrace was filled with buoyant good cheer as friends, admirers, and supporters arrived for Chabad Neshama’s Testimonial Dinner.

Hundreds of Russian Jewish immigrants, joined by American Jews joined together in unity to honor and support the many programs of Chabad Neshama, a project of Chabad Lubavitch of West Brighton and Manhattan Beach.

The dinner honored community and business leaders Galina Pincow, Sam Shanyder and Vlad & Inessa Sirota, all of them influential members of he community dedicated to the ideals of outreach practiced by Chabad Neshama. David Dubrow and Dr. Joseph Kleynerman, long-time Chabad Neshama board members, were the Dinner Chairmen.

“If you don’t know your roots, you don’t know who you are”, said Galina Pincow urging the members of the Russian Jewish community to become more involved in Jewish life, as she accepted the Philanthropic Leadership Award.

Eddie Shanyder introduced his father, Sam, the recipient of the Business Leadership Award. Eddie spoke about the accomplishments of the Russian emigration, and the importance of “giving back” to the community by supporting the work of Chabad Neshama.

The participants were inspired by Maxim Maximov, the guest speaker, when he shared with all how his life was affected by Chabad Neshama. His life’s journey from West Brighton Beach took him to Tibet and then Israel and eventually back to the USA practicing law in Manhattan. His initial interest in Buddhism was replaced by a thirst for Judaism, quenched by studying in Yeshiva, and finally becoming a role model for others.

Rabbi Zushe Winner, founder of Project Neshama, spoke about the expansion of Chabad Neshama activities into two centers covering the shorefront area and serving thousands of families with their communal, social and spiritual needs. He saluted the hard work of the Chabad Shluchim Rabbi Avrohom Winner, Rabbi Moishe Winner and Rabbi Shimmy Silver.

Many considered the highlight of the evening when all stood at attention listening to the tune of the Rebbe’s Maamor Nigun. The lights were dimmed, every one lit a candle, closed there eyes and prayed together for a better world.

The dinner was for the benefit of the Chabad Neshama Centers in W Brighton Beach and in Manhattan Beach. Their highly successful program, including the Neshama Preschool, Teen Scene and After School, provide an exciting and inviting environment for Jewish youth to discover how Judaism can be fun and is relevant even in our times. Adult education classes, Hebrew reading classes, Hebrew School, Bar and Bat Mitzvah programs make the Chabad Neshama Centers the communal lighthouse serving the Brighton and Manhattan Beach area.

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For more info visit www.ChabadManhattanBeach.com.

Tashlich Prayer at Holocaust Park 2011

On Thursday Sep 29, 2011 – The First Day of Rosh Hashana, Hundreds of young Russian Jewish families joined Chabad Lubavitch of Manhattan Beach for their annual Tashlich Prayer Service. This Ceremony is one that the entire Jewish community looks forward to from year to year.

The Service inaugurated with the sounding of the Shofar. “Many didn’t have the chance to be at Synagogue services in the morning, we therefore want to give everyone the opportunity to hear the shofar”, said Rabbi Avrohom Winner.

It culminated with many throwing some bread crumbs into the water, symbolic of throwing away the past years difficulties.

This service is attended by the entire family, adults and children alike. We give the Children “Nosh bags” giving them the chance of making a blessing and thus including them in the holiday festivities”, said Shula Winner.

For more info visit www.ChabadManhattanBeach.com.