Morristown Unites at First Ever Mega Hakhel Simchas Beis Hashoeva

The Rebbe says that if you work on Hakhel you are guaranteed success! Who would have believed that this could come together in such an amazing way?

Bochur Zalmy Wagner of Morristown, NJ decided that a grand Mega Hakhel would be a success in Morristown, and got to work to arrange it.

He realized that right next to the central community there is a large parking lot that can be used. He set out to contact the county and received the appropriate permits. Next, Wagner set out to gather the local talent for music for the event. The band was Guitarist Moshe Morgenstern, base player Yehuda Parret, local bochur Yossi Perlow on the drums and Tiferes bochur Yehuda Soble on the keyboard.

Berel Faiden from Morristown was contacted and was the featured singer, he led the event into a joyous storm of dancing! Kasriel Bongart led a magnificent fire juggling show with the assistance of Avremy Wolosh. The MC for the evening was Rabbi Boruch Hecht.

“When we were talking just minutes before the event, we had no idea if people would actually show up,” organizers said. “Baruch Hashem, hundreds turned out for the event, the weather was perfect and it all worked out in an unbelievable way, with huge success!”

Community spiritual leader Rabbi Zalman Wilshansky spoke about Hakhel and how everyone is a king. Former Mayor Jeff Grayzel thanked Rabbi Wilshasnky for the dvar torah and said that now he knows that he has a new title – not just former mayor, but also ‘King!’ Rabbi Yitzchak Tenenbaum made a siyum Harambam. The 12 pesukim were recited by the beautiful children while fun-loving community member Yankel Miller made sure the program kept on moving along! Morristown-based photographer Michoel Livshin captured the evening in beautiful photos below.

“It was an experience to remember! An event which brought the community to an all new level of importance and unity!” organizers said.