By Chana Kroll for Chabad.org
Rabbi Chaim Lazaroff, a semi-finalist in the contest, assists Consul General of Israel to the Southwest Asher Yarden in blessing the Lulav & Esrog.
When the umbrella organization of North American Jewish communities launched its new campaign to shine a spotlight on local leaders and activists, few people thought the Internet-based Jewish Community Heroes contest would have quite the impact or buzz it’s garnered for several months, least of all the 20 top vote-getters announced this month.
Jewish “Heroes” Praise Communities’ Dedication to Those in Need
By Chana Kroll for Chabad.org
Rabbi Chaim Lazaroff, a semi-finalist in the contest, assists Consul General of Israel to the Southwest Asher Yarden in blessing the Lulav & Esrog.
When the umbrella organization of North American Jewish communities launched its new campaign to shine a spotlight on local leaders and activists, few people thought the Internet-based Jewish Community Heroes contest would have quite the impact or buzz it’s garnered for several months, least of all the 20 top vote-getters announced this month.
