Chabad Hebrew School students celebrate their accomplishments at the Chabad Hebrew School Moving Up & Awards ceremony. ( Photos by Jessica Klausner Photography) Hebrew school students celebrate year with awards and gymnastics A display of accomplishments in Jewish learning were on display at Chabad Hebrew School’s Moving Up & Awards Ceremony. Rabbi... Local News 06 Jun 2023 | 08:37
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
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
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
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
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
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
Becky Benezra of Monroe and her son Corey pose for pictures with Rabbi Pesach and Chana Burston at Chabad’s Purim in the Arctic. Photos by Nechamah K Photography. Community celebrates joyous and safe Purim at Chabad’s ‘Purim in the Arctic’ The Jewish holiday of Purim was celebrated “Arctic Style” with more than 150 participants enjoying a creative and COVID-safe... Local News 01 Mar 2021 | 01:38
CTeen members Molly Berman of Warwick and Yirshalem Pinkus of Sugar Loaf hold their “heart pumpkin pie” that they made to help community members in need at Chabad of Orange County’s Center in Chester. Photos provided by Chabad of Orange County. Chester. Chabad Teens bring Thanksgiving joy The Chabad Teen group used their talents and warmth to bring joy to many community members for Thanksgiving. CTeen is organized... Local News 01 Dec 2020 | 01:15
The Burston family Giving big thanks to the small heroes A hero is characterized by sacrificing courageously for a cause. I would like to salute a new type of hero who is demonstrating... Letters to the Editor 08 May 2020 | 12:08
Celebrants drown out the name of Haman, the villain in the Purim story, by jumping on bubble wrap, as Rabbi Pesach reads the Megillah, the Scroll of Esther, at Chabad’s ‘Purim in Israel’ celebration. Photo credit: Taylor Alexis. Community celebrates at Chabad’s ‘Purim in Israel’ Community celebrates at Chabad’s ‘Purim in Israel’ While practicing health precautions amid the start of the coronavirus crises... Local News 16 Mar 2020 | 03:27
Max Hershkowitz of Highland Mills lights a “Can-orah” candle at Colonial Lanes in Chester. ( Ryan Pearlman) Menorah lightings remember victims of Jersey City attack Chabad’s public menorah lightings this year included a special memorial for the victims of the Jersey City attack, and for... Local News 29 Dec 2019 | 05:47
