CONGRESSMAN CELEBRATES WITH CHABAD

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12/20/11

Congressman Bob Turner (R-NY) joined the leadership of the Russian Jewish community in celebrating Chanuka at the event sponsored by Chabad Lubavitch of W. Brighton – Manhattan Beach.

The Congressman thanked the Russian speaking community for their vital role in providing their support in the upset election that installed a Republican congressman in a historically Democratic district, a political victory that made national headlines. He praised the activities of Chabad worldwide as well as Chabad’s influence in the greater Brighton Beach neighborhood.

The exclusive event was attended by prominent business and communal leaders who support the vast array of programs and activities spanning from WBrighton Beach through Manhattan Beach provided by Chabad. Dr. Sam Kliger, from the American Jewish Committee, said of the event, “Rabbi Zushe Winner lives with us in Brighton Beach for more then a quarter of a century, consequently he can bring together this VIP list of attendees”.

In his message Rabbi Winner, the official Chabad Shliach in the area, shared with the audience insights from the Rebbe on the theme of Chanuka, saying “The Maccabees fought against all odds only because they had the faith and conviction that light must prevail over darkness. They firmly believed that since the Almighty is everywhere and in everything, the power of the wicked can not last forever, for in the end good will triumph evil”.

The Chanuka dinner was a joint event, by Neshama - Chabad Lubavitch of Manhattan Beach led by Rabbi Avrohom Winner and Chabad Lubavitch of West Brighton Beach lead by Rabbi Moishe Dovid Winner and Rabbi Shimon Silver. The event was one the many Chanuka activities - including public lightings, children’s festivities and home visits – organized by Chabad.

For more info visit www.ChabadManhattanBeach.com

Chanukah Events @ Neshama 2010

Posted to Chanukah on December 20, 2010
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“In Odessa we closed the shutters when my grandfather lit the Menorah. Now, we celebrate in public, both indoors and outdoors”, said Rima Mazurovsky about the series of Chanukah events by Project Neshama – Chabad Lubavitch of Brighton Beach and Manhattan Beach.

On the second night of Chanukah, Project Neshama - Chabad Lubavitch hosted a lavish Chanukah Gala – Celebrating Jewish Pride at the OPM Hall. The luxurious lounge was overflowing with delicacies, including salads, sushi, pastries, and, of course, an open bar with drinks for every taste. The attendees were mostly young Russian-American Jewish professionals from the Manhattan Beach and Brighton Beach communities. Guests stayed well into the evening dining, talking to friends, and enjoying the beauty of the holiday.

Hundreds of Children and their parents participated on Sunday by the Grand Chanukah Carnival, consisting of Chanukah themed booths, at the Seabreeze Jewish Center. Volunteers from the Chabad C-Teen Program ran the booths. The event was organized by Reb. Esther Winner. “We want the children to feel that Chanukah speaks to them in their language and make the Jewish experience a part of their life”, said Rabbi Zushe Winner, Director of Chabad Lubavitch of Brighton Beach.

Sunday evening hundreds joined Chabad for the Grand Menorah lighting at the Holocaust Park in Manhattan Beach. “Communism couldn’t extinguish the light – the Jewish Menorah inside us. The flame of our Jewish Pride, Jewish Tradition and Jewish Faith must illuminate our lives,” said Rabbi Avrohom Winner, director of Chabad Lubavitch of Manhattan Beach.

Tuesday evening the seventh night of Chanukah, Rabbi Moshe D. Winner and Rabbi Shimon Silver led the Public Menorah Lighting of the Brighton Beach Menorah at the Hennessey Triangle on Ocean Parkway and the boardwalk.

For more info on the many programs and activities visit our websites: www.ProjectNeshama.com / www.ChabadManhattanBeach.com.