By COLlive reporter
350 guests enjoyed a summer soiree in Brooklyn benefiting the Yaldei Shluchei HaRebbe organization which assists Chabad Shluchim who are raising children with special needs.
A lively and elegant atmosphere coupled with delicious off-the-grill BBQ menu and an exquisite bar was on hand for supporters of Yaldei during its annual and popular “BBQ in Brooklyn” fundraiser.
Founded 8 years ago, Yaldei works year-round to support these families with a multitude of varying services and programs that would be otherwise unavailable to them living outside of established frum Jewish communities.
The BBQ served as an opportunity to not only bring people together for an evening of fun, but also to showcase and share the message of Yaldei with many who were not aware of the incredible work the organization does for Shluchim.
Rabbi Dovid Leib Shur, Director of Yaldei, opened the event, thanking participants for supporting the organization and its vital programs.
Shliach Rabbi Mendel Samuels of Farmington Valley, Connecticut, who has inspired many while raising a child with special needs, was honored at the event.
He was introduced by a member of Chabad of Farmington Valley, Jeff Tager.
Entertainment for the evening was a heartfelt Kumzitz with world renowned singer and composer Yossi Green, featuring singer Shulem Lemmer, and guest appearances by Yoni Z and Shlomo Simcha.
Video: Event Recap
The video is taken beautifully and the organization sounds amazing!
I believe that I’m correct in crediting a yungerman named Yechiel Schwerd for deserving a huge credit in the establishment of this noble mosed. Just for the record, I wish to extend a thundering applause of gratitude to this yungerman who lives in Brooklyn, whose children are all B”H well and he isn’t particularly wealthy, -he is a noble Tomim who follows through on his convictions. It was his impetus and conception that is greatly (perhaps mostly) responsible for the wonderful achievement that is this mosod. Chazak V’emotz.
Thank you Yechiel Schwerd from all of us!
wow packed crowd Yona, Z Yossi Green, Sholom Simcha, Sholme Lammer the maim you all had a good time and that is important thing
The man!
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we are so proud of this great work you are doing. Hopefully not one more Slhliach or any Yid should need your Moaisaid support, but you are doing wonderful work and is sooo appreciated.
I am sure that your Dear Heliige father who was so proud of you last year, is kvelling from up there, for the great job you are doing and IMPROVING each year.!!!what a successful event it was!!
God bless you and your family for the tremendous impact you are making in the lives of our most vital foot-soldiers and enabling them to focus on their mission.
Orange County, CA