Monsey Farbrengen Draws Crowd

Farbrengens held across the globe this past week in honor of Chof Daled Teves marked a full 200 years since the Histalkus of the Alter Rebbe.

The Monsey community celebrated with a massive Farbrengen in the Atrium Plaza, organized by Heichal Menachem of Monsey. The Melava Malka was attended by Monsey and New Square’s local Rabbonim and drew a diverse crowd of over 600 men and bochurim, representing the entire spectrum of Yiddishkeit, all in their devotion to learn and delve into the infinite scope of Chassidus.

The program was organized by its director, R’ Dovid Oberlander, son of Hagoan Rav Gedalia Oberlander, and was chaired by Rabbi Aaron Dovid Gancz.

The evening was graced by Reb Yoel Kahan, the leading Chozer of the Rebbe, zy”a, who spoke passionately about the power of Chassidus and the influence of the Alter Rebbe in Pnimiyus Hatorah – Chassidus, the Tanya; while world renowned lecturer from Eretz Yisroel, HaRav Cheskel Sofer, expanded on an enlightening thought in Tanya, “Chassidus does for the Neshama that which Yetzias Mitrayim did for the Guf (Yidden).”

In addition, the participants were privileged to hear a sicha of the Rebbe, as the Rebbe encouraged all to learn Chassidus with the perception “that Chassidus is Nogeah (relevant) to each and every one of us.”

Hundreds flocked to buy Chassidishe Seforim, particularly those of the Alter Rebbe, marked down especially for this auspicious occasion. Throughout talented musician Yossi Cohen and his kappelah enhanced the evening with various Chassidishe niggunim. The inspiration was palpable and lingered on as the evening concluded and all those in attendance received a tshura, sponsored by HaRav Zushe Wilhelm and Family, Menahel Ruchni of Mesivta Oholei Torah, and printed especially for this event.