By COLlive reporter
An inspiring Shabbos took place at Evergreen Estates in Loch Sheldrake, New York, to mark the birthday of one of its prominent residents.
Crown Heights real estate businessman and donor Yerachmeal Jacobson marked his 50th birthday with a grand Shabbos meal and farbrengen for the entire colony, with men, and women and children invited.
Joining them for Shabbos was his relative, Rabbi YY Jacobson, the renowned lecturer and dean of TheYeshiva.net who is known for his oratory skills and inspiring talks. He spoke during the Shabbos meals and Farbrengen.
At one point during the Shabbos day Farbrengen, Yerachmeal Jacobson made the generous pledge of $50,000 to the Bais Rivkah girls school in Crown Heights, of which he is a member of the board.
A participant told COLlive.com that Jacobson said he would give that amount if he could get $50,000 matched in pledges from other participants. Generous matchers stepped up, and the goal was met, a person in attendance said.
On Motzei Shabbos, a Melava Malka with Rabbi YY Jacobson was held at the home of Feivish Pewzner.
Sunday morning, the weekend ended on a high note with a lavish breakfast and a shiur by Rabbi YY Jacobson.
Kol Hakavod!
Happy birthday!
Guided by your love and admiration for the Rebbe, Yerachmeal may you go from strength to strength and may you be blessed with the ability to give 50×50 in the days and years ahead in good health and with the Joyous heart !!
Lk- NH