Chabad Hebrew School students Jacob Sentell of Monroe and Sofia Greenberg of Goshen re-enact the Passover Exodus. They are pictured with Chana Burston, director of Chabad Hebrew School. ( Photos provided.) Community Seders, Passover prep through creative education Chabad of Orange County, directed by Rabbi Pesach and Chana Burston, will be hosting two community Seders on April 5 and... Local News 29 Mar 2023 | 04:05
(L-R) Elias Muhlrad of Goshen, with Rabbi Pesach and Chana Burston, and Rivkah Burston get ready for Arabian Nights community Purim party at Chabad of Orange County. ( Photo provided.) Monroe. Chabad to host ‘Arabian Nights’ community Purim party Chabad of Orange County, led by Rabbi Pesach and Chana Burston, invites the community to a festive “Arabian Nights Purim... Local News 28 Feb 2023 | 02:05
Monroe Village Mayor Neil Dwyer, left, and Monroe Town Supervisor Tony Cardone, second from left, at a Monroe Menorah Lighting in the past. They are pictures with Rabbi Pesach and Chana Burston, along with some of their children. This year’s Menorah Lighting in Monroe will be held on December 18. Helicopter candy drop and special effects menorah among Chabad Chanukah events Chabad of Orange County, headed by Rabbi Pesach and Chana Burston, is offering an array of Chanukah celebrations for all... Home 13 Dec 2022 | 09:09
Holiday “laughing lab” with somber aspects At a “laughing lab” that Rabbi Meir and Rivkie Borenstein hosted at Chabad of Orange County in Goshen, 50 children celebrated... Entertainment 15 Mar 2022 | 10:11
Cory Benezra of Monroe and Libby Einav of Highland Mills taste exotic fruits at Chabad Hebrew School’s Tu B’Shvat Fruit Tasting with Rabbi Pesach and Chana Burston Chabad youth celebrate Jewish ‘New Year for Trees’ with fruit Fruity chocolate bark and a “chopped” salad competition are a few of the creative ways that the students of Chabad Hebrew... Entertainment 18 Jan 2022 | 10:48
Rabbi Pesach Burston, of Chabad of Orange County, enjoy a festive moment with Tuxedo Town Supervisor Kenneth English, using “Magic Dreidel Glasses.” Photos courtesy of Chabad of Orange County/Rabbi Pesach and Chana Burston. ‘Creating light and warmth’ in Chester, Monroe, Tuxedo The weather forecast for the second night of Chanukah in Monroe was raining chocolate gelt. In addition to more thanr 2,100... Local News 08 Dec 2021 | 01:12
Cooking at CTeen’s Thanksgiving cook-off for seniors. Photos provided by Chabad of Orange County. Highland Mills. Chabad CTeens host Thanksgiving cook-off for local seniors Special packages of marshmallow-topped pumpkin pies and warm Matza Ball soup were delivered to seniors throughout Orange... Local News 29 Nov 2021 | 07:43
Rabbi Pesach Burston distributes some Chanukah goodie packages to students at Chabad Hebrew School. They contained a dreidel popper, a dreidel, chocolate coins and a Chanukah treat. There will be lots of swag and goodies that will be distributed at the Chabad community Chanukah events. Provided photos. Celebrating the start of the festival of lights Chanukah begins just after the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, and they share some things in common. Chanukah, the Jewish festival... Local News 23 Nov 2021 | 01:14
Teens from across Orange County participated in the CTeen Charity Basketball Game. Pictured with the teens is Russel Cohen of Highland Mills, who was the referee, and Chana Burston, co-director of Chabad. Photos provided by Chabad of Orange County. Highland Mills. Chabad of Orange County’s CTeens raise $250 for a ‘righteous’ cause Chabad of Orange County’s CTeen group raised more than $250 through hosting a “Charity Basketball Game” at the Rushmore Estate... Local News 05 Nov 2021 | 02:11
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 CTeen leader Gavin Reich of Highland Mills mows the lawn at the Pardess Chabad Farm at the Chabad of Orange County CTeen Volunteer day. Photos provided by Chabad of Orange County. Volunteers. Chabad of Orange County teens promote animal welfare at the Pardess Chabad Farm CTeen of Chabad of Orange County spent the day recently volunteering on the Pardess Chabad Farm in Hopewell Junction. High... Local News 09 Aug 2021 | 11:39
Chana Burston presents local artist Heidi Leonard with a gift of appreciation at the recent Jewish Women’s Circle glass etching event. Photos provided by Chabad of Orange County. Monroe. Chabad Jewish Women’s Circle enjoys a summer evening of creativity Women from across Orange County recently gathered for a summer evening of creativity with Chabad’s Jewish Women’s Circle,... Local News 19 Jul 2021 | 05:21
Samantha Hamel and Haley Resti of Monroe are excited to decorate soccer balls for children with special needs at Chabad’s CTeen program. Photos provided by Chabad of Orange County. Chester. Chabad CTeens create summer gifts for children with special needs High School teens from across Orange County recently got together for an evening of giving and socializing. The CTeen (Chabad... Local News 16 Jun 2021 | 01:25