A profound sense of unity filled Kingston, PA as the entire anash community came together to celebrate Yud Tes Kislev. On a cold winter evening, over 1,000 men, women, and children gathered at the JCC, transforming the space with chassidishe warmth and a vibrant spirit of achdus. This was a first-of-its-kind event that Kingston had experienced, bringing the entire community together in one celebration.
The evening was designed with families in mind. While parents enjoyed a beautifully served three-course dinner, hundreds of children participated in a special kids program.
Emceed by Rabbi Mendy Majeski, the program opened with a siyum on Sefer HaTanya by Rabbi Gedalia Oberlander, who highlighted how this profound sefer concludes with practical guidance for daily life. Visiting shliach and author Rabbi David Eliezrie delivered a moving keynote, speaking about the power of Tanya and the mesiras nefesh of the Frierdiker Rebbe, leaving the crowd inspired and uplifted.
Musician Avremi Hershkop played heartfelt niggunim, accompanied by Chazan Rabbi Yossi Baumgarten, moving the crowd from reflective moments to joyous celebration. A beautiful rendition of “Tzomo L’cha” was performed by Mendy and Schneur Rivkin, adding a soulful highlight to the evening.
The night was a true expression of achdus, with participation from:
Bais Moshe Noach, Deli Minyan, Cheder Sheini, Bais Tzvi Yosef, Bais Dov, Ahavat Achim Luzerne, Cheder Menachem Kingston, and Mesivta Tzvi Yosef.
The farbrengen for men continued late into the night at Bais Moshe with Rabbi David Eliezrie, where he shared many stories and practical inspiration for 19 Kislev.
Thank you to everyone who made this extraordinary evening a reality. A special and heartfelt appreciation goes to the organizing Vaad, which coordinated the event from beginning to end, overseeing every detail with care. Sincere thanks to all sponsors, donors, and volunteers who made this event possible.
May the inspiration, achdus, and chassidishe warmth of this evening continue to guide and uplift the Kingston community throughout the year.
Beautiful community Baruch Hashem.
Go Kingston PA and the amazing volunteers
Love to see The Kingston, PA Chabad community is super cool! It’s a place where Jewish people can come together and do fun stuff. They have like, multiple shuls, schools, and even a kosher grocery store! So, there’s Bais Tzvi Yosef, Bais Moshe, and Cheder Sheni shuls where people go for prayer and stuff. And, Cheder Menachem is this awesome elementary school with, like, over 400 kids! They also have a yeshiva for older kids. The community is always doing fun things like farbrengens, avos ubanim, and mesibas shabbos for kids and adults. And, there’s this really cool ice cream… Read more »
I saw a video of the two bachurim singing. What a beautiful voice they have, what a cantor. My family and I heard it time and time again and we never stopped being delighted. to them. It’s a gift from heaven. Bless you.
Go LBK of Kingston!!!!
keep up the good work
and awesome Mitzva Tank!