By COLlive reporter
Two joggers out for a run on Eastern Parkway in Crown Heights on Sunday didn’t expect their afternoon exercise to turn into a spiritual experience.
Passing by 770 Eastern Parkway, the Rebbe’s Shul and Chabad World Headquarters, they noticed the large crowds gathered and the lively commotion of the Tishrei month.
Out of curiosity, they stopped.
Within minutes, they were warmly greeted by young Chabad bochurim, who offered them the opportunity to put on Tefillin. Though it had been some years since they last did the mitzvah, the joggers agreed.
Still wearing their running gear, they wrapped the black leather straps and recited the Shema. One of them was seen smiling broadly as he held a siddur, while the other followed along carefully, his finger pointing at the Hebrew words.
The sight of two sweaty athletes suddenly transformed into participants in an age-old Jewish ritual drew smiles from those around them.
For the joggers, what began as a routine workout turned into an uplifting moment of reconnection with their faith — all because they decided to take a closer look at 770.
Super nice to see ! in 770 !!!!
This sounds like a story from the Mems! Good old and missed days!
Baruch making the rebbe proud
Baruch is the best
We’re so proud of Josh! Keep up those Mitzvos- looking great! With love from Laguna Niguel.
I’ve seen this guy at Laguna Niguel Chabad..:)
Gooo Baruch!!!
Very nice Yossel
My warmest compliments to the photographer and writer of this article! We were over whelmed w joy being able to visit 770, an energizing run from Manhattan, and then this huge surprise. Todah rabah. Josh
Fabulous encounter. You are the best!
Yo bwill always ♥️ be the best to me.