Lighting Up Souls in Brighton Beach

Brooklyn, NY - The Har Halebanon Ballroom in Brooklyn was brimming with energy at the recent Testimonial Dinner of Project Neshama. Hundreds of Russian Jewish immigrants joined by American Jews where there to honor and support the many programs of Project Neshama, a project of Chabad Lubavitch of West Brighton and Manhattan Beach.

The dinner honored community and business leaders Dr. Joseph Kleynerman, Alex Lemberg and Jeffrey Varobey, all of them influential members of he community dedicated to the ideals of outreach practiced by Chabad Lubavitch. David Dubrow, the dedicated Chairman of the Board of Project Neshama, was Dinner Chairman and Pesach Liszovics was Journal Chair.

The high point of the evening was the moment of silent devotion that was held at nightfall of the 12th of Tamuz, the anniversary of the previous Lubavitch Rebbe’s triumph in the fight for religious freedom in Communist Russia. The entire ballroom stood at attention with their eyes closed, listening to the tune of the Rebbe’s Nigun played by the Krasner Duet, and praying together for a better world.

“Rabbi. We love you, we love Chabad, because you make us feel that we are Jewish. Communism tried to uproot the Jewishness from our heart, but you reignite that Jewish soul. And we love you for it” said Lenny Tilman, a leading businessman, to Rabbi Zushe Winner, founder of Project Neshama, about the amazing work of the Chabad Neshama Center.

Dmitry Salita, the Russian Jewish professional boxer, spoke about his connection with Chabad and inspired the audience while urging the participants to become more connected with their Jewish roots and use their influence for the betterment of the community.
The dinner was for the benefit of the Chabad Neshama Centers, in Brighton Beach and in Manahattan Beach, both of which are constantly buzzing with exciting programs and activities. Their highly professional Neshama Preschool, Teen Scene and After School provide an exciting and inviting environment, for Jewish youth to discover how Judaism is relevant in our times. Adult education classes, Hebrew reading classes, Hebrew School, Bar and Bat Mitzvah programs make the Chabad Neshama Centers a beacon of light serving the communities of Brighton and Manhattan Beach.

Rabbi Avrohom Winner, director of Project Neshama, spoke of the genuine interest of the community in joining the programs of Project Neshama, and the need to expand and broaden the Centers’ activities.

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Hebrew School Ends the Year

Children of the Chabad Neshama Hebrew School celebrate the conclusion of another great, successful and educational year of Hebrew School.

The children get to learn Hebrew reading, Jewish Holidays, what it means to be a Jew and about the many different Jewish customs. The environment and atmosphere is enjoyable, fun and respectful.

The Hebrew School is a project of Neshama - Chabad Lubavitch of Manhattan Beach, directed by Rabbi Avrohom and Shula Winner.

For more info about the Hebrew School visit their website: www.ILoveHebrewSchool.com.

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Lag B'omer Parade

Neshama - Chabad Lubavitch of Manhattan Beach joins the Lag B’omer Parade in Crown Heights.

Lag B’omer is the anniversary of Rabi Shimon Bar Yocahi the author of the Zohar a book of Kabbala. It’s a special and holy day, the day the greatest secrets of the Torah were revealed.

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Save the Date - Neshama Dinner 2010

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Women's Night Out - Challa

Have you ever experienced baking your very own challah?

Challah is one of the three special mitzvos connected especially to women. Young Russian – American Jewish women join Shula throughout the year for a Women’s Night Out. Many topics are learned and discussed - this one is on making Challah.

“It was such a great experience for me to learn what my grandmother used to make in the FSU. We were never taught how its done and what the significance this has”, said Stella.

“It was just so inspirational”, said Vicky.

“We want to create an environment where women make friends, see others from the same background as themselves, learn and get inspired of our amazing heritage, said Shula Winner co-director of Neshama - Chabad Lubavitch of Manhattan Beach.

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Family Pesach Seder

"Lets Bake Matza..."

Chabad Neshama Hebrew School of Manhattan Beach makes a trip to the Model Matza Bakery, where parents and children experience the making of matza. The presentation includes a show of the exodus of ancient Egypt and a hands on activity of making the mazta.

“We want to expose the children to our heritage in a unique and fun way,” said Shula Winner co-director of Hebrew School.

The program is one that the children will remember for a long time.

For more on the Hebrew School visit their website www.ILoveHebrewSchool.org.

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