More than 100 Chabad Centers in South Florida joined to sponsor the largest Lag B’Omer Parade and Fair in Florida history.
The Parade was on Hallandale Beach Blvd and culminated with a beautiful Unity Rally, Fair and Concert at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach.
The Parade was led by Broward County Sheriff Al Lamberti, and Hallandale Beach Mayor Joy Cooper, who together with Major Cowley of the Hallandale Beach Police Department, State Senator Steve Geller and Governor Charlie Crist arranged that the six lane Boulevard, which is a State road, have several lanes closed for the half hour Parade.
As the parade arrived at Gulfstream Park, everyone took their seats, enjoyed ices and tzedaka was handed out. Rabbi Raphael Tennenhaus introduced the Sheriff and the Mayor, Rabbi Abraham Korf, head Shliach of the State led Tehillim prayers for the Jewish people in Israel and for Sholom Mordechai HaLevi ben Rivka, Rabbi Leib Schapiro concluded the 28th cycle of the Mishne Torah of the Rambam and Rabbi Shalom Lipskar began the 29th cycle.
Rabbi Shmuly Gutnick then led the Rally by calling up the children from various schools who recited The Twelve Psukim, and cried out “We Want Moshiach, Now”!…a plea that resonated throughout Gulfstream Park, and remained with all Parade Participants as they headed home, joyous and sunburned from a Lag B’Omer that they will forever remember and cherish. After a presentation from the marching band and watching the gorgeous floats built by talented craftsmen each portraying different Judaic themes and mitzvoth, everyone was revved up and ready for an amazing time.
Thousands of children were treated to 50 unlimited amusement rides carnival booths, pony rides and much more set up for all to enjoy. A delicious BBQ served up sizzling hot dogs, burgers, and fries. For the kids there was popcorn, snow cones, and cotton candy.
To round out the day long events; Israeli singing sensation, Gad Elbaz, accompanied by Skyfayah and Baylus orchestra, performed live in an incredible Lag B’Omer Concert, and a huge bonfire was enjoyed by all.
This was the spirit which pervaded Gulfstream Park, formerly the home of the Broward County Fairgrounds: Lag B’omer pride and joy, in a personification of true Jewish brotherhood.
Coordinating the entire event was Rabbi Pinny Andrusier, of Chabad of Southwest Broward, Rabbi Mendy Levy of the Shul of Bal Harbor, Rabbi Mordy Feiner, of Chabad of South Broward, Rabbi Mendy Ajzenszmidt, Rabbi Yanky Pearson & Rabbi Shmuly Gutnick of Chabad Youth Network of Florida.
A Special Thanks To, Rabbi Zalman Korf, the Rabbinical students, the Seminary & High School girls, along with a team of dedicated Shluchim, led by Rabbi Abraham Korf, and to all those who helped make this happen.
estuvo todo lindo…………………………… pero gad elbaz estovo exelente es lo masssssssssssss
gad elbaz un capooooooooooooooooooo
go chana etta hellinger
go benny jaimovic
The clowns rocked the house!!!!
shmushhhhh u look so cute! we had so much fun there 🙂
and bh our float came out really nice!!! Go shmush and brur u guys worked so hard (with out help lol) and it looks amazing! 🙂 luv u guys!!!!!!!!!
yaya florida!!!
everybody loves candy your grandson levi
hey smg! lookin great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
you really know how to celebrate Lag Ba’omer . the chaya aidel sem girls made a beautiful float and were helping out everywhere. Rabbi Mordy Feiner !!!!!! my family had a wonderful time !
lol like ur shirt, is that if u get lost? 😉
Motty Pshemish is the one that made the famous Moshiach Mon song. He has a band now in South Florida called Skafyah. Yossi Baylus is a Chasunah band here in South Florida.
As always L.E.C. shines……..Great job Rabbi Garfinkel, Rabbi Kagan, Rabbi Weiss, and Rabbi Andrusier……the float was beautiful and as always you made our school shine…..that why everyone got son sun burned…….We’re # 1 !!!!!!!!1
nice!! good job mendy levy!! hi feigels and clan
Motty Pshemish leads the skafya band
looking good Rabbi Mendy BH…well done!!!
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#14 – probably the most appropriate way to describe the day 😀
fraidaaaaaaaa your got so bigggggg and more and more cuteeeeeeee
yankeee ur ROCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Fellow Floridians, It was an awesome day full of Unity and excitement..now we all have the “united” sunburn…next time wear sunscreen…..
Yeah Rabbi Adi
great job shmuly beautiful pictures big kiddush hashem
GO Chana Etta!!!!!
once again shmuly you are rocken florida keep it up
I’ve been waiting for pics:) The pics dont do it justice!! IT was a great event, except for the fact that there wasn’t enough seating, shaded areas, and the ditribution of water was pathetic:(
Just some tips for next year!!!
We wanna see more pics!! (and teh video!)
go rabbi g!! keep rockin!!
GOOO SHHMMUUSSHHKKAHH:)
Great event. As a favor to the public make sure to get shade, wear sunscreen and stay hydrated. It’s easy to forget when your having fun, especially when it’s partly cloudy the sun rays can do more damadge. Several people including myself ended up hospital following the event.
nice float 🙂
Tzemale… avu bistu?? S’volt geven gut tzu zen dir!