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Times Square was jam-packed and full of energy at a spirited Havdalah ceremony and display of Jewish pride on Motzei Shabbos.
A crowd of over 5,000 teens, Shluchim, and supporters joined together for an awe-inspiring and memorable havdalah, led by performer Beri Weber, and featured teens from around the world.
A highlight of the event was the printing of a Tanya in Times Square, completed by Rabbi Moshe Kotlarsky, Vice Chairman of Merkos.
Videos and photos of the Rebbe seen on the Jumbo screens surrounding the event, and the blaring Jewish music caused thousands of passersby to stop in their tracks.
A video of the Rebbe encouraging people from all walks of life to bring the light of Judaism to their corner of the world reverberated through Times Square.
Beri Weber performed a rousing concert of old and new Jewish hit songs, while the exuberant crowd sang and danced along.
Rabbi Mendy Kotlarsky, Director of Merkos Suite 302, the coordinators of the event, thanked all the donors to local CTeen chapters around the world for their support throughout the year, as well as the CTeen Central donors, who made the spectacular 4-day event of Jewish pride, excitement, and inspiration possible.
“You could feel the energy in the air,” shared Rabbi Shimon Rivkin, director of CTeen. “Tonight’s Havdalah was a big kiddush HaShem and a kiddush Lubavitch.”
They light up the world. Our future. Follow the Rebbe and turn the world over in ypur own way influencing others to greet Moshiach
proud Jew Yossi Rodal ‘s energy was inspiring and powerful!! Teens are incredible!!!!
Thank you to all organizers!
Am Yisrael chai!
Watching the video, crying tears of joy and gratitude. In this critical moment in the American Jewish story, The Rebbe and The Rebbe’s chassidim/shluchim, once again direct their vision and power and strength and commitment to the Jewish community’s most important resource.
You left out the singer Yossi Rodal with an electrifying performance
Watched these Yiddishe Kinder, gathered together so proud of their Yiddishkeit with tears of joy.
Big Yasher Koach to all the Shluchim and Shluchos of CTeen as well as to all the organizers and volunteers.
Each one of these teens will go home with so much inspiration.
Couldn’t stop thinking that this should be what will bring Moshiach Now!
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