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
Rabbi Pesach led a special “Menorah Message, Meditation and Memorial.” Monroe Village Mayor Neil Dwyer and Monroe Town Supervisor Tony Cardone stand beside him. ( Ryan Pearlman) From Jerusalem to Jersey City Listen to the lights. The Menorah has a modern-day message. Chanukah, the Festival of Lights, recalls the victory — 2158 years... Letters to the Editor 29 Dec 2019 | 06:55
Detailed view of a menorah adorning the north wall of Montefiore Synagogue. Located at 460 Westford Street Lowell, Massachusetts. My Turn Listen to the lights. The Menorah has a modern-day message. Chanukah, the Festival of Lights, recalls the victory — 2,158... Columns 24 Dec 2019 | 12:08