A crowd of more than 200 showed to honor more than 50 local teens at the recent Teen Gala Awards Ceremony held at Chabad of Orange County in Monroe. Photos provided by Chabad of Orange County. Chabad Teen Gala celebrates teen impact, awards fifty teen volunteers Chabad of Orange County, directed by Rabbi Pesach and Chana Burston, is gearing up for another exciting year engaging teens... Local News 04 Sep 2023 | 03:51
Monroe. Chabad of Orange County hosts regional Chabad Convention Chabad Shluchim (emissaries) gather each year for the international conference at Chabad World Headquarters in Brooklyn.... Local News 21 Aug 2023 | 01:27
Empty Sky is the official New Jersey September 11 memorial to the state's victims of the September 11 attacks on the United States. It is located in Liberty State Park in Jersey City at the mouth of Hudson River across from the World Trade Center site. 2017 photo by Robert G. Breese. A day in September The Photo News asked an array of people for their thoughts on the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attack on... Local News 03 Sep 2021 | 03:11
Rabbi Pesach and Chana Burston, pictured with their son Ziggy in front of the giant outdoor pavilion at Rosmarin’s in Monroe, will lead a variety of High Holiday Services for adults, children and families. All services will be held outdoors. The family service will feature the practice of the holiday highlights including Shofar (ram’s horn) and apples dipped in honey. Photos courtesy of Chabad of Orange County. Chabad of Orange County offering free High Holiday Services Chabad of Orange County, led by Rabbi Pesach and Chana Burston, are once again offering outdoor and free High Holiday Services... Local News 30 Aug 2021 | 11:31
Rabbi Pesach and Chana Burston hosted a community Summer Social BBQ in their backyard with Hasidic influencer Shloime Zionce. Photos provided by Chabad of Orange County. ‘An ambassador’ of sorts ‘comfortable in (his) own skin’ Ninety people from across Orange County gathered for a Summer Social barbecue at the backyard of Rabbi Pesach and Chana Burston,... Local News 22 Aug 2021 | 02:51
Chabad Rendering: Artist’s rendering of the new Chabad building n the Village of Monroe by architect Arthur Chabon. First build the community, now building that community a home Chabad of Orange County, led by Rabbi Pesach and Chana Burston, held a groundbreaking celebration Sunday, May 23, marking... Local News 30 May 2021 | 01:44
From Generation to Generation: Rabbi Pesach Burston hands Alan Friedman of Pine Bush and his granddaughter, Sofia, of Goshen, a box of Passover Shmurah Matzah. The Passover Seder is centered around the theme of “telling your children” about the Exodus and inspiring the traditions from generation to generation. Pandemic Passover: Chabad offers DIY tools for meaningful holiday-at-home As Passover — the most widely-celebrated Jewish holiday in America — approaches, and with the pandemic continuing to affect... Local News 22 Mar 2021 | 01:53
Lighting the Menorah at Chabad’s Hanukkah Drive-in Experience in Chester were “people who are pillars of light during the darkness of the pandemic:” Dr. Jen Reich of Highland Mills, Chana Burston, CTeen leader Amir Mosker of Monroe; nurse Serach Callan of Goshen, Rabbi Pesach Burston, Chabad Cares coordinator Dr. Ira Kanis of Monroe, school teacher Alan Friedman of Pine Bush, County Executive Steve Neuhaus, Police Officer Michael Cohn of Warwick and paramedic/first responders Lee and Michelle Sentell of Monroe. Photos courtesy of Chabad of Orange County/Rabbi Pesach and Chana Burston. Chabad hosts Covid safe, festive Chanukah Drive-In Experience The joy of getting together safely during the pandemic was palpable at Chabad’s “Hanukkah Drive-In Experience,” hosted by... Home 18 Dec 2020 | 03:19
The 911 Memorial at the Mill Ponds in Monroe. Photos by William Dimmit. A community that nevers forget On a beautiful September evening, Monroe held a Community Service of Remembrance in honor of the victims of the 911 terrorist... Local News 13 Sep 2020 | 03:41
A “Chocolate Challah for the Quarantined Soul” care packages from Chabad Cares with a chocolate-crumb challah, chocolate spread, chocolate rugalach, chocolate liquor and Shabbat Candle Kit. Photos courtesy of Chabad of Orange County/Rabbi Pesach and Chana Burston. Chabad offers chocolate challah and Kosher comfort meals It was a chocolate-filled Shabbat for dozens of families across Orange County. “Chocolate lifts everyone’s spirits,” said... Local News 29 Jun 2020 | 01:52
Cory Benezra of Monroe and his dad Eric at A&Wesome Aba Father’s Day event at Chabad Hebrew School. ( PHOTOS COURTESY RABBI PASACH AND CHANA BURSTON OF CHABAD) Chabad celebrates dads before closure Chabad Hebrew School students and their dads got the chance to celebrate Father’s Day together at Chabad before the corona... Local News 15 Jun 2020 | 01:54
Rabbi Pesach Burston of Chabad of Orange County affixes a mezuzah on the doorpost of the new home of the Davidovitch family in Warwick. Photo provided by Chabad of Orange County. Warwick. Extra protection comes in handy Rabbi Pesach Burston, of Chabad of Orange County recently placed a mezuzah on the doorpost of the new home of the Davidovitch... Local News 08 Jun 2020 | 11:11
Rivkah Burston, 11, baked desserts for the “Chicken Soup & Challah for the Quarantined Soul” packages. ( Provided photos) It takes a village to make something special happen Chicken Soup has long been known as the "Jewish Penicillin," bringing a dose of warmth and healing to both body and soul.... Local News 04 May 2020 | 07:47
Julianna Loftus of Goshen join Chabad’s virtual Hebrew School. ( Photos courtesy of Chabad) Chabad serves community virtually during corona crises Due to the coronavirus, synagogues, like all places of gathering, have temporarily closed their doors. But Chabad does not... Local News 24 Mar 2020 | 06:12
Lola Sale of Highland Mills, a volunteer at Chabad Hebrew School, gets ready to help lead the “Purim Treasure Hunt” with student Ava Lejovitzky-Reich of Harriman. ( Photos provided by Chabad of Orange County) Chabad offers ‘Purim in Israel’ community party on March 10 Chabad of Orange County, led by Rabbi Pesach and Chana Burston, invites the community to a grand Purim in Israel party on... Local News 03 Mar 2020 | 11:50
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