Over 250 friends and supporters gathered this past Saturday evening, January 22, 2011, for a gala evening of dinner, entertainment, and tribute, celebrating the 19th anniversary of Chabad-Lubavitch of Riverdale, directed by Rabbi Levi Y. and Sorah Shemtov at the New York Botanical Garden. The honorees were Myrna and Eric Zinn and Pamela and Barry Moskowitz.
Myrna and Eric Zinn, the Guests of Honor, were honored for their support and commitment to Chabad and their selfless commitment to the welfare of the greater Jewish community. Eric Zinn spoke about the Chabad House’s growth during the past 19 years and the impact that Chabad has on hundreds of people. He compared the worldwide Chabad movement to American Express, saying, “Every country, state, or city he and many other Jews come to, instead of looking for an American Express office, he looks for Chabad.” He continued, “There is no better branch than our local Chabad of Riverdale, directed by Rabbi Levi and Sorah Shemtov.”
Pamela and Barry Moskowitz were honored as Parents of the Year. Their son, Kobe, attended the Chabad of Riverdale Early Learning Center, where their daughter, Mikela, is currently enrolled. Barry Moskowitz thanked the Shemtovs for Chabad’s state-of-the-art preschool program.
The evening also included a video that recapped the history and activities of Chabad-Lubavitch of Riverdale for the past 19 years, and an emotional award presentation.
The crowd enjoyed the singing sensation father and son duo Moti and Yoni Zigelbaum accompanied by the Benshimon orchestra.
The special warmth and love that is the trademark of Chabad made the evening a most memorable experience for the entire Riverdale community.
Chabad-Lubavitch of Riverdale thanks everyone that took part in making its 19th anniversary celebration the most successful ever.
so nice to honor your mother and mother in law, on her birthday, what a beautiful gesture, you should be gebentched with lots of hatzlocho, parnasa, and gezunt and koltuv.
Mazal Tov and warmest wishes for hatzlacha rabboh umuflogoh to the Shem Tovs that live up to and are a credit to their name.
Der A-R zol eich Bentshen mit kol Tuv Begur You should go mechayil el Chayil & bring Moshiach NOW!!
Levi your Simcha & Emesdikeit is in your Gerlitzky blood……
biz 120!
you are the best i will see you cheder
Mazal Tov Levi and Sarah, you are both amazing individuals. HaShem should continue to bless you with the koach and inspiration to move forward with your incredible work.
Dr. Moshe you look great 🙂
go batya and shloime!! you guys are the best!
That’s me on the 2nt &3rd to last picture. It’s MY parent’s dinner!:)
morah sara was my first grade teacher. she has no idea how much she meant in my life. i remember her like yesterday and i have kids already.
They are Shluchim Par Excellence! Their true & sincere love & caring for all, Their Varemkeit & integrity, are lessons to all! Your CT fans 🙂
The best!
Levi and Sara, we are so honord and proud to have friends like you. may you have continued hatzlocho in all your pe’ulos.
sh. and ch. from montreal
Looks like a very nice dinner
you guys look awesome!
2 of the most awesome friendly and caring people in CH these days!
Hi Tzippy & Menachem
you look good and 3 cheers for fantastic preschool director!
can’t wait til you come.