By COLlive reporter
A Chabad Shluchim couple was at Buckingham Palace in London, England, to attend the first summer garden party hosted by Queen Elizabeth II, on Tuesday.
Rabbi Menachem and Goldie Junik, who head the Beis Gavriel Lubavitch community in Hendon and direct the Jewish Home Network, were guests at the outdoor reception.
At the first of three parties this year, the Queen was joined by the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall, Earl and Countess of Wessex and Duke and Duchess of Gloucester.
“We love having another girl,” the Queen said about the arrival of her great-granddaughter Princess Charlotte.
When Queen Elizabeth came onto the porch in the back of Buckingham Palace, the National Anthem was played.
“We felt a sense of pride and humility at the same time to be in the presence of true royalty,” said Rabbi Menachem Junik. “One could see royalty when looking at the Queen and one felt that we were in the presence of Malchus, of royalty.”
Garden parties have been held at Buckingham Palace since the 1860s hosted by Queen Victoria. Since the 1950s, the parties have evolved into a way of rewarding and recognizing public service. They are attended by people from all walks of life.
According to news reports, at the Garden Party Prince Charles met a Holocaust survivor who, even in her 80s, is still taking educational tours to Poland.
Eva Neumann, 86, lost her parents and two brothers in Auschwitz, but managed to survive herself. “Her family all died on the day they arrived,” said her daughter, Leah.
“It was a big honor and privilege to be invited,” said Mrs. Goldie Junik, who is also the Head of Hebrew Studies at Lubavitch Senior Girls’ School London. “The garden parties are a recognition of work one does for the wider community and when Jewish people are acknowledged, and even more so Shluchim, it brings honor to the Jewish community as a whole and to the Rebbe and Lubavitch in particular,” she said.
very impressed and will always appreciate what you did for us
golda and Itamar Warhaftig and especially Ariel
What an honour and a privilege to be part of such an amazing community run by such giving and committed Rabbi and Rebetzin.
Mazeltov on the great honor of your wonderful and dedicated work !!! Looked a truly memorable day !!! Thankyou for sharing !!! Sending ❤ Roweena & Mike Mostyn together with Roxy & Zac
As a girl I am so curious as to the fashion at the event. I have a feeling it is something we girls an all learn from. Women covering their head with a head covering and I’m sure most people are modestly dressed.
To #1 the answer is Yes without Hashems name as the queen has no power over life and death. If you met the King of Suadi Arabia for example you would say full brocha with hashems name as he absolutely has power over life and death
Dear Menachem and Goldie,
The work you do, juggling so many things masterfully is truly an inspiration. We look up to you both as role models of what the Rebbe wanted his chassidim to be. May you continue going meichayil el choyil, Levi and Batsheva
To No 24 & 21
Rabbi Yonason & Rebetzen Faiga Rochel Golomb from Sheffield have been there too!
We wish the Juniks so much Mazel Brocho VeHatzlocho in the Rebbe’s Shlichus and especially in the Shlichus of Chinuch of the wider community as well as Beis Gavriel, especially for the next generation of Lubavitch girls.
May you both go MeChayil El Choyil continuing to bring Dvar HaMelech to all you come in contact with.
Kol Hakavod!
a gem of a comunity!
Shluchim from outside London have been given this honour too. Yehuda & Dinie Pink from Solihull, Yossi & Rachel Jacobs from Birmingham come to mind but I’m sure there are others.
Beautiful Kiddish Hashem
If you look at all the photo’s you will notice the protocol for the women dresses are knee length. How much more us who are true Bnos Malochim.
What about the incredible work done OUTSIDE London by our Shluchim? I’d love to see MY kids up there! 🙂
Nice.
Rabbi Meacham & Rebetzen exampllify true ahavas yisroel to whoever comes in contact with them. A well deserved honour.
Very proud indeed.
Yay Mrs Junik we’re so proud!!!! You and your husband deserve it.
Mazel tov. You looked incredible 🙂
Thanks for the photos, you must have been very excited!
Mazeltov. Real Malchus.
Chana simcha
To #8 no and of course they did not partake in the food.
We are very proud of you Menachem and Goldy. Always representing the Rebbe in everything you do. Keep up the amazing work.
Your nephew and family.
A truly deserved honour. Best Rabbi and Rebetzin. Miss you.
– Always Beis Gavriel even far away. Yossi and Katy Horowitz and Family.
Kol hakovod Menachem and Golda. Saw greatness in y’all from the Shabbosim 25 years ago in Crydon!!!
M
great honer!!!
Mazal Tov Golda and Menachem! You made us so proud!
SInce the head Shliach Rabbi Nachman AH Sudak received the OBE award in 2001 so many Shluchim and Askanim have been awarded / invited to the queens events.
Rabbis Sufrin Rabin Segelman Potash and now Junik.
Kol Hakavod to London Shluchim!
You are a wonderful couple who give and give and embody the rotzon of the Rebbe. We love you and are so proud of you!
Your fans in Pittsburgh
B”H
Is it Kosher and Pas Yisroel food??
Rabbi and Rebbezin Junik you are a truly dedicated and devoted couple to each other, your beautiful children and community Beis Gavriel. We are truly Blessed to have you both. May Hashem bless you and your family with good health, happiness and continued success in your Shlichus.
Love and best wishes to you.
The Nussbaum Family – London
Yes
Hey Menachem best uncle ever
Menachem and Golda are wonderful people. Very loving and caring of every person in their community. Well deserved indeed.
For our Rabbi and Rebbetzin thank you for all that you do for Beis Gavriel and all its members .
The Hotter Family
We are so proud. Well deserved.
Mendy & Gitty
Was the Brocha recited upon seeing the HRH Queen Elizabeth?