The Elementary boys of the Lubavitch Educational Center have actually made history and for a very good cause. In what appears to be the only school worldwide to offer this type of opportunity and contest, it seems that after this year’s success—it could possibly become contagious!
In preparation for the Yom Tov of Sukkos, students learned extensively about the holiday, its mitzvos, customs and, most importantly, how they can help others fulfill the holiday commandments. As chassidim, it is not enough that we perform the mitzvos, but we must ensure that our fellow Jews do so as well.
For a small fee each child was able to purchase a completely kosher lulav and esrog set. In class students learned about the laws of the arba minim and how to properly assemble them. The project culminated in a grand assembly, with the singing of the inspiring niggun of the Rebbe Maharash that calls upon a Jew to go above and beyond his basic responsibilities. Last year the entire student body of 225 boys in grades 1-6 assisted a total of 4,763 people to do the mitzvah of arba minim. A significant accomplishment in its own right, and a statistic that would be hard to beat—or so we thought.
Would you believe 10,269?
Yes, you read that correctly—10,000! Over 10,000 people were helped by our LEC boys to make this Sukkos an unforgettable holiday. Stories and pictures poured in from parents and students alike and the results were staggering. One beautiful moment was documented by student Eli Rabin. He wrote: “After doing the mitzvah with a very old couple, the lady said that where she grew up, doing this mitzvah was forbidden, and she could have been killed for doing it. Now she is proud to do it and proud of boys like me who walk around helping people.”
The sixth grade boys, with the help of Rabbi Menachem Tauber, set up an interface where students could log in their achievements and mitzvos. It can be viewed at lecfl.com/lulav. A blog was set up with pictures and a moderated post forum for students to post experiences.
A special Chinese auction will be held on Zayin Cheshvan the day we recognize Ahavas Yisroel as a near and dear mitzvah since the times of the Bais Hamikdosh. The day will celebrate the students success, but even more so re-energize for the future.
The Sukkos mivtzoyim program was coordinated and directed by Rabbi Yakov Garfinkel, under Principal Mrs. Shevi Sossonko. The project was dedicated in honor of the immediate refuah shaleima of Yosef Yitzchak ben Brocha and Tzvi Hirsch Chaim ben Gutel.
You did such a great job on mitzoyim! keep up the good work!:)
We are so proud of all the LEC kinderlach and of course of Meir! Keep bringing us nachas!
Another year of success at LEC. They just get better and better.
Great job Rabbi Garfinkel and Mrs. Sossonko who continue to inspire and educate all of our children. I am a proud parent !
Keep it up!
go meir spalter we miss u luv ur cuzins
WE ARE SO PROUD!!!
Sooooo beautiful
I spy SZ Smith
Love seeing our favorite Red Head in action!!!
The Lebovics. You guys are awesome. I miss them so much from last year in sem.
SO BEAUTIFUL TO SEE THE JOY ON THE FACES OF THOSE KIDS HELPING OTHERS TO PERFORM THE MITZVAH….AS WELL AS THEIR RECIPIENTS AND BRINGING THE REBBE AND THE ABISHTER SO MUCH NACHAS!! VERY IMPRESSIVE!!…..MOSHIACH NOW…PLS!
Once again Reb Yakov,you have proven to the world
your wonderful energetic approach to Mivtzoim and education.
Florida has gained much from your presence and your family’s incredible dedication to the Rebbe.
Keep it up!
I Spy Menachem Mendel Davidzada!