Jews of SC: "It seems that everybody's blogging now, so I couldn't stay out of the loop forver.
We'll see how this goes.
Meanwhile, here's a bit from my email of this week:
This week has been a hectic one. In addition to the regular press of classes, events, discussions, meetings, etc. we had quite a few major events.
Last Shabbat, we celebrated Jewnity Shabbat, with Hillel reciprocating for our visit to them earlier in the year. 120 students packed in to the Chabad House to hear Stanley Gold – chairman of the Board of Trustees at USC – talk to them about their responsibility as Jewish Trojans, about utilizing their skills to benefit not just themselves but also their larger community.
Shabbat had an amazing, as we talked, learned, and celebrated straight through to Saturday night.
Sunday night, we celebrated the wedding of one of our very close friends and alumni, Michael Hakimi. We’ve known Michael for almost five years; during that time his commitment to Judaism has grown into full bloom. It was an amazing experience participating at the wedding of such a close friend – something between marrying off a brother and marrying of a child.
Monday and Tuesday were filled with interviews. Rabbi Shemtov from Mayanot Educational Institute in Jerusalem was in town (see above), and many of the students planning or considering to attend the summer program there used the opportunity to meet with him. I don’t think there is a better feeling than knowing you are helping connect a student with our homeland and our heritage.
Tuesday night, we arranged a Sheva Brachos celebration in Michael and Na’ama’s honor here at the Chabad House. Many of the first group of friends we made here at USC came out to celebrate. Memories of the early days, of specific moments in our shared development, of the amazing growth throughout the years defying most people’s expectations, made for a truly unique experience.
We’re currently also preparing for the engagement party of another dear friend and alumnus, David Homami and Shoshana Salehani, to be held in our house on Sunday. May the Simchos and happy occasions keep on coming.
Continued in Part 2"
We'll see how this goes.
Meanwhile, here's a bit from my email of this week:
This week has been a hectic one. In addition to the regular press of classes, events, discussions, meetings, etc. we had quite a few major events.
Last Shabbat, we celebrated Jewnity Shabbat, with Hillel reciprocating for our visit to them earlier in the year. 120 students packed in to the Chabad House to hear Stanley Gold – chairman of the Board of Trustees at USC – talk to them about their responsibility as Jewish Trojans, about utilizing their skills to benefit not just themselves but also their larger community.
Shabbat had an amazing, as we talked, learned, and celebrated straight through to Saturday night.
Sunday night, we celebrated the wedding of one of our very close friends and alumni, Michael Hakimi. We’ve known Michael for almost five years; during that time his commitment to Judaism has grown into full bloom. It was an amazing experience participating at the wedding of such a close friend – something between marrying off a brother and marrying of a child.
Monday and Tuesday were filled with interviews. Rabbi Shemtov from Mayanot Educational Institute in Jerusalem was in town (see above), and many of the students planning or considering to attend the summer program there used the opportunity to meet with him. I don’t think there is a better feeling than knowing you are helping connect a student with our homeland and our heritage.
Tuesday night, we arranged a Sheva Brachos celebration in Michael and Na’ama’s honor here at the Chabad House. Many of the first group of friends we made here at USC came out to celebrate. Memories of the early days, of specific moments in our shared development, of the amazing growth throughout the years defying most people’s expectations, made for a truly unique experience.
We’re currently also preparing for the engagement party of another dear friend and alumnus, David Homami and Shoshana Salehani, to be held in our house on Sunday. May the Simchos and happy occasions keep on coming.
Continued in Part 2"
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