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The Great Torah Dedication of China

BEIJING, China [CHI] — Hundreds of Beijing residents and guests from South East Asia, the U.S., South America, and Europe celebrated the completion of China’s third Kamhin family Sefer Torah this past Sunday. The Torah which was dedicated by the Kamhin families of Hong Kong, New York, Mexico, and France was welcomed in a lavish and joyous celebration at the new Marriot Northeast hotel in Beijing’s Chaoyang District.

Festivities started on Friday evening as guests packed the popular and welcoming Chabad House of Beijing, hosted by Rabbi Shimon and Dini Freindlich. Following the beautiful Kabolas Shabbos, 150 local Jews and visitors filled a spacious tent that was specially prepared for the delectable Seudos, and celebration, that Chabad of Beijing is famous for.

Attendees at Sunday’s dedication described the Simcha as the most amazing Siyum they have ever attended . At the event, Rabbi Shimon Freundlich addressed his community and hundreds of other admirers, paying tribute to the Kamhin family’s illustrious lineage, and immeasurable role in Jewish communal life, and history.

Speaking on behalf of his family, Hong Kong businessman Mr. Isaac Kamhin applauded Freundlich’s sixteen years of determined work in Asia. He also blessed his Brother Chaim (Victor) from Mexico with health, so that he continue his philanthropy.

Shimon and Dini Freundlich have been directing Chabad operations in the Chinese capitol for nearly a decade. Kamhin, a close friend of the couple, saluted their incredible achievements. A pillar of the Far Eastern Jewish community for two decades, Kamhin highlighted Chabad’s pioneering work throughout the region led by Rabbi Mordechai and Goldie Avtzon who were handpicked by the Rebbe as Shluchim to Hong Kong. He made special reference to the three Chabad Houses, reputed school, and Beijing’s exclusive Kosher services, that the Freundlichs operate.

Addressing the diverse crowd of fur hats and satin Yarlmukas, Kamhin paid tribute to Jewish leadership. Singling out the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Kamhin spoke of the international network of Chabad Shluchim and Asia’s over twenty Chabad centers, illustrating why the Rebbe was, “Nossi Hador,” the leader of our generation.

Rabbi Mendi and Chani Raskin’s Chabad House in downtown Beijing received the new Torah. Guest packed their center for lively Hakofot and dessert following the earlier procession.

As the number of Chabad Houses across Asia continues to increase, it is expected that Kamhin Sifrei Torah will as well.

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9 Comments

  • Hong Kong

    A tremendous Yasher Koach to Rabbi Shimon and Dini Freundlich for doing an outstanding job in Beijing. May Hashem bless them with continuos success in their Shlichus!

  • Family Spigler

    What a wonderful sincere and giving family The Kamhin family is. We wish them continued success and good health in all their endeavours and may Hashem bless them with continued koach to do many wonderful things.

  • srour (nisso) nissim

    i was inspirated by seeing the joy and happiness in praying and celebrating a new sefer tora ishtabah shemo bore olam
    i had the honor to be one of his students
    moshe kamhim zal was my teacher of hebrew in talmoud tora school in beirut
    i was one of his many students that learn hebrew
    may good gather his soul under kanfe hashcina
    amen

    srour nissim
    israel

  • toKAMHIN

    TO ALL FAMILY KAMHIN ISICK VICTOR SHLOMY GUITTA YISHAR KOAH TISKOU LEMISVOT ILHARBOT TORA BEISRAEL AS YOU ALWAYS DID IN ISRAEL MEXICO USA UNTIL THE FAR EAST BEIGIN.THE MEMORY OF YOUR BELOVED MY UNCLE MOREH MOUSSA KAMHIN AND TANTE FRIDA WILL REMAIN WITH US FOR EVER.

  • chabad!!!

    kol akavod lechabad !! wonderful event chazak shimon and Dini and all the chabad staff u are the best!!!
    thank u for the picture

  • Esther Srour

    May Hashem continue to always bless the Kamhine family, and may the next generation continue to honor the legacy of my beloved grandparents, Moreh Moise & Freida Kamhine. Mabrook to all. You inspire us all to never forget where we come from, so we will know where must go. I love you all and couldn’t be prouder than my family :)

    With Much Love & Respect,