On Motzei Shabbos, Ches Adar I, February 12, Congregation Bais Shmuel-Chabad in Crown Heights celebrated its 3rd annual Melava Malka marking 9 years since the shul’s beginning.
“What began as a Shabbos Minyan, has now grown into a community of over 500 men, women and children,” said the founder Moshe Pinson in his opening remarks.
The Razag Ballroom was transformed into a sleek and modern hall, where 250 Shul members enjoyed entertainment by Yoel Sharabi and the Freilach Band.
Other highlights of the evening were Shmuli Stern as the MC and a keynote address by Dovid Junik, a Melava Malka story by 9 year-old Junior Division Member Mayer Rubenstein, and an entertaining skit by the shul’s spiritual leader Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Jacobson and Gabbai Dudi Farkash.
Awards were given to Rabbi Jacobson, one of the most sought after Jewish speakers today and host of COLlive’s Monday Torah web class, for his untiring devotion and to Zalman and Pessie Schochet for their unparalleled generosity.
Going into its 10th year, Bais Shmuel announced a bold new initiative of finding a permanent home for its Shul and programs.
I know who you South Americans are and I know who Norwich is. Or “Moach”.
xoxo Machon Chana
your cussins from argentina!
…and you made it to the VIP table 🙂
typical SAM
in bais shmuel for not even a year and already at the podium
It was a beautiful event. Mayer Rubinistein, I especially enjoyed your speech, you were very confident and sounded like a pro.
Your such an amazing woman! Keep doing all the good you do 🙂 You have sucha beautiful fam k”h!!
Yo Nor youdaman!! ur fans from South America!!!!
Dovid Rocks The house:
Go Dovid you rock the house. Your talent, devotion, creativity,smarts and “handsome-ness” uplifted the whole crowd.
You are as giving and caring to other people and have the ability to give a fine speech just like your mother.
We in Crown Heights are fortunate to have someone like you. I wish you can talk to our youth on what inspires you to do what you do.
From someone that is always inspired by you
Not EJ
in the 3rd picture is looked like obama was there!
Hey mayar rubinstein you did a great job! you blew the crowd away with your amazing speech!People are still talking about it!
Wheres are pictures of ARI MINK ! Such an important person in the shul and not one picture!
You are both are an inspiration! keep up your beautiful kindness!
it’s vergil the guy who set the tables for the kiddish in bais shmuel
Is that Obama in the 3rd picture
was spotted in the 6th photo
David,
You spoke from the heart with true passion and humor
a fellow table member
Wheres are pictures of Mony??!! Such an important person in the shul and not one picture!
David you are looking great!!!!
you guys rock from sunny CA
good to see you
Go Moshe and Chani! Looks like all your hardwork really pays off! Hashem should bless you with all revealed good! Bg’ur!!!!