Chabad Orange Teens Host Chocolates for Cops

Chabad’s Teen group gathered at the Chabad Center in Chester for a special evening dedicated to honoring and showing appreciation to the police departments.

Jewish teens from Middletown, Goshen, Warwick, Monroe and Chester participated in the event.  The teens were visited by Officer Payton of the Village of Monroe Police Department, and Chabad community members Sergeant Cohn, of Warwick and Sergeant Shevitz of Monroe, of the NYPD.  The event was organized by Rabbi Pesach and Chana Burston, of Chabad of Orange County.  

CTeen leaders Sami Hamel and Haley Resti of Monroe welcomed the guests and expressed gratitude to the police department.  “On behalf of CTeen we want to express appreciation for all that the police force do, and the constant sacrifices that you make,” said Hamel. “This event is dedicated to two young officers from the NYPD who tragically were killed in service this past month – Jason Rivera & Wilbert Mora.  They will be remembered for their courage and sacrifice.”

 Teens compiled a list of questions to ask the cops in a panel, including, “What is the most satisfying thing about your job,” and even, “Do you guys actually like donuts?” After meaningful and sometimes humorous

panel discussion, teens and police competed in a variety of creative “Chocolate Competitions,” axe throwing and arm wrestling. 

Teens enjoyed creating artisanal Chocolate Bark as gifts for the cops.  The chocolate was presented by the teens to the police with a message of appreciation.

For more info on CTeen programs, contact Rabbi Pesach and Chana Burston rabbi@chabadorange.com or log onto chabadorange.com.

Photos Courtesy of Chabad of Orange County, Rabbi Pesach and Chana Burston