The Morristown Jewish community came together to celebrate Yud Tes Kislev, the “Rosh Hashanah of Chassidus,” with a series of uplifting events tailored for all ages. As one community member remarked “It felt like a two-day Yom Tov!”
On Thursday evening, 80 women gathered for a beautiful seuda and inspiring words by guest speaker Rabbi Paltiel of Port Washington. The energy in the room was electric, with joy and inspiration palpable as the women shared in the spirit of the day.
The evening continued with a men’s farbrengen that went late into the night, with stirring niggunim, dancing and hachlatas tovas.
Friday morning students throughout Cheder Lubavitch Morristown participated in Yud Tes Kislev programs, featuring a festive brunch and presentations on various Chassidus topics from different classes, in such a fun, interactive way, returning from school contagious with the joy and energy of Yud Tes Kislev.
Alongside these celebrations, bochrim kicked off Yud Tes Kislev at the Ohel with celebrations continued over Shabbos, with the bochrim in Tomchei and Tiferes Bochurim gathering for non-stop farbrengens from Shabbos night until maariv.
“It was truly beautiful to see how everyone tapped into the energy of Yud Tes Kislev in our 21st century shtetl,” said organizers. “The sense of community and joy was palpable, and we’re grateful to have shared in this special experience together.”
The events were organized by Nshei, Congregation Levi Yitzchak, Cheder Lubavitch Morristown and The Rabbinical College of America. A “yasher koach” to all the community leaders, who worked tirelessly to ensure that everyone had an uplifting and inspiring Yud Tes Kislev experience.
