Kids Visit LA City Council

During a special ceremony held at the LA City Council, the newly elected officials and Gaboim of “The Shul for the Kids by the Kids” – The Rebbe’s Diamond Daveners were welcomed, honored and saluted for their new leading role.

The honorable Jan Perry, councilwoman Ninth district and Speaker of the Council began the Council meeting by welcoming the City Council members to its session.

Then she began the council agenda by saying “In our chambers today we have a special group of youngsters – the leaders and future of tomorrow, who should be commended and honored – on behalf of all the residents of los Angeles we welcome them and congratulate them for being voted in to lead this youth group- These youngsters are part of the worldwide Chabad movement and continue to be a living example for our society today.”

After the introduction, the young elected leaders were asked to come up to the podium together with the Shliach of Downtown Los Angeles, Rabbi Moshe Greenwald.

The Jr. Congregations new president Mendel Plotkin then presented the speaker with a freshly baked Challah and thanked her for her kind words and encouragement in their new role in leading the congregation.

The Junior Congregants were then escorted to the City Council’s VIP Media Room where they were greeted individually by top city officials and council members.

After a photo session the Mispallelim received a special treat that not too many residents of Los Angeles get to have – a surprise tour of the 26th floor “sky observation platform.”

Rabbi Greenwald explained to the children the meaning of U’faratza by literally going to the all four corners of the observation floor and pointing to the North, South, East and West sky view of los Angeles pointing to where their are the Chabad houses.

In closing, Rabbi Greenwald said “I only wish I had such a Minyan when I was growing up how lucky you are kindelach – you are the future Shluchim of the Rebbe. I want to thank you for making such a tremendous Kiddush Lubavitch in the way you behaved here today at City Hall.”

The event was concluded with the inauguration ceremony on the front steps of city hall, where Rabbi Mendel Duchman founder and director of kyy installed the new elected officers, followed by a catered lunch.