By COLlive reporter
The Upper Midwest Merkos Chabad Lubavitch of Minnesota celebrated this past Sunday the 10th anniversary of Lubavitch House – Martin and Esther Capp Building at the Ackerberg Campus West S. Paul.
A dinner preceded by hors d’oeuvres at the Lubavitch House featured a special poem authored for the occasion and delivered by R’ Moshe Laser Druck, a known “poyet” (poet) in the community.
Head Shliach Rabbi Moshe Feller, who together with his wife Rebbetzin Mindy are marking their first 50 years on shlichus this week, spoke of the uniqueness of the Lubavitch House.
He also said that a lesson is to be learned from the deer that are seen so often on the property (and adorn the new logo). “One must run like a deer – “rutz katzvee” to do mitzvos,” he said.
Rabbi Mendel Feller, Director of the Lubavitch House, mentioned that the goal of the center is the motto “live and learn, reflect and enjoy”, giving people the opportunity to experience Yiddishkeit.
At the dinner, Mr. and Mrs. Anshel and Yetta Introlegator were recognized for their constant “ibbergegebenkeit” and devotion to Lubavitch House.
The scores in attendance were visibly moved when Reb Anshel, speaking from the heart, mentioned that the first time he saw the Rebbe was on TV on Gimmel Tammuz 1994 (5754).
When he saw and looked into the Rebbe’s piercing eyes he started to cry. He said: “If I had a Rebbe, I would want this Rebbe to be my Rebbe… and here I am.”
Additionally, Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan and Ann Dyrud were recognized for all of their help to the community. The Dyruds exemplify “Chassidei Umos Ha’olom” righteous pious from among the nations, the crowd was told.
Rabbi Mendel Feller also thanked the community whose partnership is the most valuble resource of the Lubavitch House. He also thanked Mr. Introlegator and Mr. Shalom Storch for constructing the beautiful Aron Kodesh and presented them with a special plaque.
The dinner was elegantly planned and prepared by community members. The event was led and spearheaded by the Introlegators (who reluctantly agreed to receive their well deserved honor).
Mr. Storch’s first name is spelled and pronounced “Sholom”, not “Shalom”. Mr. Storch provided the piano music at this event during the appetizer hour as pictured above, as well as at other Lubavitch House and Adas Israel simchas and events throughtout the year.
Many thanks to Sora Feller for, as #13 called it, the amazing
room decor. Her setup and room decor is appreciated at
many local personal and communal functions. Nice to see
the participation of so many friends and admirers.
many local personal and communal events.
Thank you Introlegators. I know it took you months of planning and preparation. What a wonderful end result! Amazing room decor, rivaled only to a wedding party. Go Yetta. Thanks to Adele Morris for center pieces. Reb Anshel, thanks for the delicious dinner and your fine crew of helpers.
I know for a fact that Yetta started planning this dinner months and months ago (since I had to hear about it since she thought up the idea). She told me that many people came and helped out, but I think people should realize that the planning and set up was her idea, even though she would never make a big deal about it. And she was touched by how many people helped out.
Chani Haller keeps the place going. You can always find her in the kitchen getting ready for Shabbos. She is always available to help for any event, whether at Lubavitch House or anywhere else in the community.
I remember when Rabbi Moshe and his rebbitzen Mindy
first started their Shlichas together.
What a GR-8 accomplishment !
baby brother Luzzy in Lakewood
MAZAL TOV! May all of you Fellers go “michayil l’chayil”!
Special greetings to Rabbi Moshe and Mindy on their first 50 years of shlichus! A lot to be proud of! Wishing you lots of nachas from your children and grandchildren, who are continuing in your path. LOVE, Reuven and Sarah Bleich
Morah Chanie and Mora Sora! Love you Morah Sora!
I often go to Lubavitch House and the people there are amazing!!!!! The Intros’ are great cooks and all the Fellers are friends to everyone and so devoted! The Dyrud’s come every week to help and are the kindest people! The Aron Kodesh can’t be beat and everyone who comes make our Lubavitch house the warmest place!
PROUD TO BE A PART IN THIS COMMUNITY!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Kol Hakavod, beautiful dinner.
It was a beautiful – and well-deserved – event!
No mention of the part planner or her involvement in the feller family or in her constant help for chabad events!?
a bochur who was learning shechita in mennisota and came to your chabad house often! forever gratefull! you exemplify shluchim and shlichus!
Sora you did an amazing job setting up. love your cuzzies in NY