Page 10 - The Jewish Voice - June '23

Page 10, The Jewish Voice

Local Happenings from page 9 deeply impacted by the study of Kaballah and Jewish Happy Anniversary to Israel
mysticism.
Lag B’Omer Music and Mystics Many children and young families were present at the The Bellaggio Jewish Heritage Club of Lake Worth
event as they sang songs of Torah and Kaballah verses. celebrated with much joy the 75th anniversary of the
Last month, Chabad of Palm Beach Gardens welcomed They had Torah-themed crafts, face painting, and bounce establishment of the State of Israel, Eretz Yisroel.
the community to a celebration of Lag B’Omer, the houses as well as many prizes won at the children’s raffle. An evening of entertainment, video, music, and dancing
festival of Jewish mysticism. followed by — what else? We are Jewish! — refreshments
This day is the yahrtzeit (date of passing) of Rabbi including halvah and baklava for approximately 300 members
Shimon bar Yochai, the Talmudic sage who wrote the and guests. The ballroom was beautifully decorated with
Zohar, the foundational text of Jewish mysticism, also creativity and originality.
known as Kaballah. This wisdom was passed through Entertainment was provided by an incredible group of
the generations verbally as part of the Oral Torah. Rabbi young people. The Re-Vital troupe told a glorious story in
Shimon bar Yochai’s decision to commit it to writing song and dance. A video highlighted the accomplishments of
marked a turning point in our accessibility to this wisdom our people. It certainly was legitimate kvell time! The evening
and its impact upon the minds and hearts of mankind. culminated with an anniversary cake and a donation made to
Lag B’Omer was celebrated in Chabad’s garden with the Jewish National Fund in honor of Israel.
a festive barbecue, open bar, and the music of Dr. Laz. The hard-working crew of dedicated volunteers
As guests sat around the bonfire, Dr. Laz spoke about his orchestrated the event replete with every detail.
journey from hipster to Hasid and how his life has been

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