The streets of Baka were abuzz this Lag B’Omer, as Rabbi Avraham Hendel and his wife Dina led more than 100 children and their parents through the Jerusalem neighborhood.
They were accompanied by professional drummers, and adorned with hats, balloons, banners and songs.
One secular Israeli woman came over to the joyful group of paraders and commented, “It’s so nice to see Jews making other Jews happy!”
Hinanit David recently made aliyah from Canada and she joined the parade with her young daughter. She was touched by the familiar feeling of warmth that she felt with Chabad and by how special it was to be celebrating Lag B’Omer in Yerushalayim.
The lively parade concluded with an exciting program for children. Rabbi Hendel led a rally with pesukim and a story, circus performer Gilad wowed the crowd with his daring stunts, and an interactive drumming and juggling session followed the show.
Volunteers from the Mayanot women’s program energized the parade, and helped sell hot dogs and raffle tickets.
The joy and unity at the parade was uplifting and spread through the Baka neighborhood.
Go Rabbi Hendel!!!!!!!!!
cool to c somthing original and interactive!!
your inspiration reaches los angles and beyond…phenominal shluchim
avremel and dina u r the best!!!
exemplary shluchim whom personify the rebbes vision with selfless dedication and boundless care
Their warmth and wisdom are beyond words….an oasis in the hustle and bustle of Jerusalem….thanks soo much and keep up your amazing work!!! You are affecting the masses!
Wow job well done avremel and dina!
Cohen family
Nice to c col put up shluchim events…looks lik a neautiful event! A necessary and well done job for the english speakers who made an aliyah! Thank u hendels!
Beautiful work…def making the rebbe proud and fulfilling his mission! May u b blessed w the brochah of ur hometown, nh- to cont to say “tzar li hamakom” amd continue to exand to euphoria and on!! W the ultimate bracha of the hisgalus and may we all reunitee in yerushalayim!
Toda Raba a million times!!
We wouldn’t know what to do with the Hendels in our neighbourhood they give us Jiddishkeit combined with warmth and care a beautiful combination. We wish the Hendels all the succes in the World and hope many people will join the community! Hashem should bless them always. The Levitts
Making aliyah is not easy, and Chabad of Baka is a warm and welcoming community for those who make aliyah to Jerusalem. We feel lucky to be a part of it!
GO HENDELS! WE LOVE YOU!
MAY YOU CONTINUE TO INSPIRE US ALL WITH YOUR GREAT PROGRAMS AND WONDERFUL CLASSES!
Go Rabbi and Mrs Hendel!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Go Rabbi and Rebbetzin Hendel- The best shluchim!! So nice to see the beautiful photos of your beautiful peula…! You’re an inspiration to so many….!