May 10, 2012
Manhattan Beach, Brooklyn, NY.
Chabad Lubavitch of Manhattan Beach held its annual BBQ this past Thursday at the Rabbi and Reb. backyard.
On Lag B’omer which commemorates the yahrzeit of Rabi Shimon Bar Yochai the author of the Zohar one of the most famous books of Kabbala. Its become a custom to celebrate this day with making a fire reminding us of great flame that followed him to his final burial.
“Rabi Shimon lived his life in a ‘higher dimension’ he lived a Moshiach lifestyle. He saw the greater purpose in life. We must learn from him at least on his yahrzeit that there are times in life we must tune into the ‘higher dimension’ of our own lives.” Said Rabbi Avrohom Winner, who together with his wife Shula are the directors of the Chabad of Manhattan Beach.
The many young families and children that attended are from the Manhattan Beach and Brighton Beach Russian Jewish Community.
“I was really just planning to come in and say hello out of respect to the Rabbi and Shula. I was in total shock of what was going on there. The place was packed many of the families and children I know from the neighborhood, the fun entertainment, delicious food and great company kept me there till the end”. Said Simon a community member.
The Winner’s of Manhattan Beach run many programming for Children and adults throughout the year. From holiday celebration to kosher cooking classes, kabbala lectures and synagogue services.
“Wow! Shula and Rabbi you guys know how to throw a Party!!” said Eve Estrin a member of our community. “I was totally not expecting this.”
The event included a magician show for the children and the lighting of a bon-fire where the kids raosted their own marshmallows.
For more info on this or other programs of Chabad visit: www.ChabadManhattanBeach.com.
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