An evening of inspiration addressing the relevancy of Geulah today drew over 1000 attendees in person and more than 15,000 viewers online. The evening event featured a diverse crowd from the NYC metropolitan area, with attendees from various segments of Klal Yisroel.
The program included dynamic video presentations and an impressive lineup of prominent speakers and influencers, including Rabbi Moshe Kotlarsky of Chabad Headquarters, Rabbi Manis Friedman, world-renowned lecturer and social media personality, Mr. Charlie Harary, a prominent motivational speaker, and many others. The program included motivational speeches, inspirational films, and heartwarming personal stories, all underscoring the power of one positive action to have a tremendous impact. The engaging evening left a lasting impression on all participants.
A highlight of the event was a roundtable discussion led by Rabbi Moshe Weinberger, Rav of Kehilas Aish Kodesh in the Five Towns, Rabbi Yussie Zakutinsky, Rav of K’hal Mevakshei Hashem in the Five Towns, and Rabbi Shais Taub, prominent writer and lecturer, about how to make the concept of Geulah applicable and relevant even in the current Galus state. Rabbi Taub spoke of the importance of taking personal responsibility for bringing the Geulah. Rabbi Weinberger delivered an impassioned address about the importance of infusing Yiddishkeit with warmth and selflessness to prepare for the Geulah. Rabbi Zakutinsky spoke about the various ways that each individual can contribute to hastening the coming of Moshiach by seeing themselves as a part of the collective power of Am Yisroel.
In addition to the speakers, the event showcased three impactful films and stories that illustrated the power of a single act of a mitzvah in building a “Geulah world.” Rabbi Simon Jacobson, Director of the Meaningful Life Center, presented a feature documentary entitled “The Ingathering in Our Hands,” which explores the ability every person has to have a positive influence on others.
Rabbi Asher Federman, Chabad Shliach to the Virgin Islands, and Mr. Berel Solomon, CEO, and Social Media Influencer, presented a short film entitled “Just One Flame,” depicting the ripple effect one small act had on Solomon’s life. Rabbi Dovid Teichtel, Chabad Shliach to Champaign, IL, Mr. Sam Stelzer, Real Estate Developer, and Mr. Izaac Fouladi, VP and Sales Consultant, presented a short film entitled “Just One Shabbos,” illustrating the chain of positive transformations that resulted from a small kind gesture.
There was also a moving musical presentation by the world-renowned acapella group Shira Choir.
The Mega-Unity Chizuk Event was organized by the Moshiach Office at Chabad Headquarters and was a unique and inspiring opportunity for the broader Jewish community to join together and explore the power of Geulah to unite and inspire real positive change. With its diverse lineup of speakers, engaging films, and acapella presentations, the event was indeed one of a kind.
“The success of the event is a testament to the strength and unity of Klal Yisroel,” said Rabbi Moshe Kotlarsky, “It is gratifying to see so many people coming together to recommit themselves to hastening the coming of Moshiach.”
Photo Credit: Itzik Roitman – Merkos 302
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