Many Young Lubavitch families from across Southern California joined together at the picturesque Chabad Running Springs Resort this past weekend, some three hundred men, women and children in total; for the Young Lubavitch Chevra of Southern California’s 4th Annual Shabbaton.
From the outset it was evident that it was a first class event, as was demonstrated by guests being greeted at the entrance gate with champagne served by a steward in full tuxedo; a first for Running Springs.
The “scholars in residence” included Mrs. Miryam Swerdlov, Rabbi Moshe Kesselman, Rabbi Shlomo Bistritsky, and Colonel Chaplain Jacob Goldstein.
They kept participants engaged all weekend with many inspirational lectures and farbrengens culminated by a thought provoking panel discussion on Motzoei Shabbos that lasted until 1:30am. Guests were also treated to a preview of the award winning show “THINK! The Mentalist” which will soon debut in Hollywood.
The children were occupied all weekend. Up bright and early to be entertained at Camp Young Chevra and the famous Kol Yaakov Yehuda Jr. Congregation, led by the effervescent Rabbi Mendel Duchman. Kids had a chinuch-filled weekend that they will never forget: scavenger hunting, learning, a Shimon Omer competition and Chasidic Fitness session on Sunday morning.
Sunday’s chilly weather did not deter the exciting events planned including the Animal Planet Reptile Show, a Cirque de Soleil performance and the crazy BMX Stunt show. Following the action packed Sunday morning, guests were treated to the Grand BBQ featuring delicacies from Jeff’s Gourmet Sausage Factory.
At the Shabbaton, Young Chevra of SoCal also launched a new “Arichas Yomim Life Insurance Initiative,” the importance of which was highlighted following the recent tragic passing of a Young Chevra colleague.
Young Chevra was established with the goal of promoting achdus among the young and rapidly growing Lubavitch communities of Southern California. The Board of Young Chevra is comprised of members from the many local shuls and regional communities. Earlier this year Young Chevra held a very successful Melava Malka Cocktail Evening to significantly expand its Keren Avrohom Eliezer Gemach Fund.
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Jonathan Herzog, Yitzi, Mendel and the whole Young Chevra group, LA is luck y to have you.
come on people, look how aryeah spells his name. what a guy, what a guy
This is just one example of what the YC has done for this town’s young anash. In retrospect its ironic that no one has matched these activities on any level. Certainly all should move forward; I highly suggest that whichever young community is seeking smiler programing to be in touch with the leaders of YC. CH had BH in recent years opened up many Shuls, and has made it a more friendly place for young (Americans) to enjoy. But this group has charisma, and makes things happen. Its amazing how so many times throughout the year whenever guest stop by,… Read more »
I don’t think will think this is a normal organization in 10 years from now. Thank you to the la brea community for sending us rabbi kesselman. Jono and sholom ber good work. Ruby misses bais shmuel too. Please book Mrs swerdlov now for next year. Young chevra is sooooo cool and very popular amongst the young people. Thank you for all the great topics on the panel and answering as many questions as you can. Food was out of this world. Literally! Out of this world. Does anyone know if the guys doing the bbq can do my bbq… Read more »
Yitzy Geisinsky’s tirless efforts to make sure everyone was included in the shabbaton deserves a special hats off. Kol Hakovod!
Hats off to Jonno Herzog!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! you are incredible and so talented! Thanks for a amazing inspiring weekend!
GO DINI AND RACHEL!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WE LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ha ha Chaya!! i see u i spot ya in ur pink sweater! go byski! ha ha lol 🙂
luv, ur bestest classmate
proud to be a part of this community
yasher koach to D. Fishman, for giving a great talk on the importance of life insurance.
Thanx to Nola for allowing us to have R’ Kesselman. He is among the best young rabbis in town. Also, thanx to Nola for ensuring achdus among all the other communities, by making room for others to attend. Thank you SBF – R’Goldman is a big fan!
What is the “old way” of thinking which you are trying to bring back, please enlighten us, and help us “proggesive thinkers” realize how far we’ve strayed
Thanks Young Chevra for an awesome weekend
Thank you to YC for arranging such an amazing shabbaton. Thank you to Jono for arranging every detail and making this the best shabbaton yet. Thank you to Sholom Ber Feigelstock for lending us Rabbi Kesselman who was amazing. Thank you to the BM crowd that went to Palm Springs so that others who hadn’t attended in the past could do so this year. Thank you to Mendel Schwartz for being the visionary behind this wonderful organization. Thank you to Rebbitzen Esther Schwartz for an incredible job organizing the counselors. Thank you to Rabbi Brod for making the best food… Read more »
Thank you and the Leadership for inviting me to this most outstanding weekend. I must tell you that I have been to many Shabbatons in my life and this weekend stands out among the very best. The attention to detail, leadership, commraderie, scheduling, was very evident. Most impressive was the program for the children which kept them busy the entire weekend. It was topped off by the excellent cuisine that was produced by the staff. The panel discussion motzei shabbos was excellent and very much needed as there are many issues in our community that are NOT talked about and… Read more »
interesting and original idea
yehoshua aryeah levi you are a delishis face!
This is incredible. Looks like so much fun
We are missing you here
Bais Shmuel
its is so refreshing to see what the anash in los angeles come up with – as it relates to keep our adults and children connected……may all the comunities around the world take note!!………..thgank you Rabbi Cunin ,Rabbi Rachick,Rabbi kesselman, Rabbi Duchman and Rabbi Bistritsky…..keep up your great work.