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by Reuven Arazi

Students of Chaya Aydel Seminary and Chabad of South Broward staff went in Purim costumes to joyfully give out Shalach Monos to children and seniors in South Broward.

Chaya Aydel Sem Cheers the Elderly on Purim

by Reuven Arazi

Students of Chaya Aydel Seminary and Chabad of South Broward staff went in Purim costumes to joyfully give out Shalach Monos to children and seniors in South Broward.

For the thirty-first consecutive year, Chabad of South Broward distributed thousands of Shalach Monos – Purim food gift baskets, to every Jewish resident in hospitals, nursing homes, retirement homes and schools throughout South Broward.

This year, a major part of the most meaningful and heartwarming campaign was carried out by the students of the Chaya Aydel Seminary, and Rabbi Yossy Lebovics, the principal of Florida’s only Jewish Teacher’s College in Florida.

Although the young ladies of the Seminary are generally studying, whether the intricate details and logic of the Talmud, or courses on Educational Psychology, the College, in its ninth year of existence, is also involved with various community projects, including bringing the joy of Purim to the less fortunate and to as many children as possible.

This year, the Seminary students and Chabad staff and volunteers went in Purim costumes to joyfully give out Shalach Monos to children from Temple Solel, Temple Beth El , and Temple Sinai, to residents of the Orange Blossom Retirement Home, to a number of Memorial Hospitals, to Golf Crest Nursing Home, Hollywood Hills Nursing Home, Seaside Retirement, Midtown Manor, Emerald Park Retirement, Lincoln Manor Retirement, Peninsula and many others. All told, Chabad visited 23 facilities in South Broward alone.

Rabbi Raphael Tennenhaus, Chabad’s executive vice president, thanks everyone who helped sponsor, pack and distribute the Purim gift packages. Chabad of South Broward Headquarters, located in Hallandale Beach, is home to over forty institutions and programs, and oversees 12 Chabad Centers in South Broward. “The smiles we put on peoples faces were priceless! There were thousands who attended Megillah readings and Purim carnivals and feasts at Chabad Centers throughout Broward County, but the biggest Nachas (pride) we get from Purim, is the joy we bring to those who are less fortunate. This is how the Rebbe (the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M Schneerson, zt”l), educated and trained us,” Rabbi Tennenhaus remarked.

Founded as the first Chabad House in Broward and Palm Beach Counties in 1980, Chabad of South Broward, leaders in Jewish education, outreach and social services, will celebrate their 30th Annual Dinner this Sunday, March 27th, with Cocktails at 5 PM and Dinner at 6 PM. The Dinner will honor Ethan Bortnick, as Child of the Decade, Andre Dawson as Humanitarian of the Year, Endi Tennenhaus as Eishes Chayil – Woman of Valor, and Suzzane Friedman, as Parent of the Year.

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15 Comments

  • A Shlucha

    this is the third or fourth article in the last few weeks with pictures of sem girls. if we’ve done away with the once respected concept of kvudo bas melech… then why not just put their names and contact info in the article and make the “shadchonim’s” jobs easier?

    sarcasm asside, am i the only one who finds this highly inappropriate?

  • In reply to number 2

    Dear number two.
    I think this is a big kiddush hashem that these girls are taking their time on Purim to make other people happy.

  • Mushka

    U do Such great work, I’m so happy this sem exists, instead of putting a negative spin on this look at how many people benefited from their visit

  • A Shlucha

    #2 here again..

    Believe me, i’m in awe of the things these girls do (in fact, the same things i did at that age and now can’t believe we did it!) Chas v’sholom, i’m not taking away a drop of credit for what they do. They should go meichayil el choyil and continue to make the Rebbe proud – each and every one of them!!!

    However, putting these pictures online is, in my opinion, a breach of tznius and eidelkeit. That should not reflect at all on the magnificence of the mivtzoim they’re doing. It’s more a statement about the rest of us….

  • I am Impressed.

    This is a true bas chabad. One that takes time and has much patience and travels to over 23 homes to make people happy on purim. Thank you girls for representing us. Gd bless you all. Happy adar.

  • to number 7 re number 2

    chances are mrs shlucha in number 2 thinks it’s fantastic that these girls are going on purim to add in the joy of others. her concern, which i share, is the photos on this site.

  • A Good Friend

    Keep up the great work!!! This is a fitting tribute to the memory of the wonderful mechaneches Chaya Aidel after whom the seminary is named.

  • MESIRAS NEFESH

    A LOT OF THE MIVTZOIM WAS DONE ON TANIS ESTER WHEN THE GIRLS WERE FASTING!!!