Over 2000 people packed the Sandton Convention Center for Chabad House’s Annual “Miracle Drive” held this past Tuesday. “Miracle Drive” is the top fundraising event in the whole of South Africa, bringing in more than R 12 million annually.
The program began with a Siyum Sefer Torah in honor of Shluchim Rabbi Mendel and Mashie Lipskar‘s 40 years in South Africa as well as Chabad in South Africa.
International Industrialist Natie Kirsch spoke of all the wonderful work that Chabad House does for the Jews in South Africa, as well as the greater community. Mr. Kirsch pledged to build a new “Chabad House- Center for Goodness & Kindness.”
Rabbi Dovid Masinter, Director of Chabad House, announced the Gan Israel initiative for a new overnight camp in South Africa.
Nissan SA Chairman, Mike Whitfield announced that at next year’s “Miracle Drive” they will give for the raffle a brand new, top-of-the-line Infiniti which is being rolled out in South Africa at the end of the year.
Sipor Nakosi, director of Exxaro mines spoke about his close connection to Chabad as well as with Rabbi Masinter, whom he learns with weekly.
The chairman of South Africa’s largest bank gave over a check for R1.8 million to Miracle Drive along with Alan Demby who announced his donation on behalf of his company, SA gold coin exchange, of R1 million.
The attendees were entertained by world famous performer Dudu Fisher. There was also a raffle for the latest model Nissan Juke.
Rabbi masinter you do an outstanding job in the chabad community keep up the great work you have been doing for the past 50 years
Go Rabbi Masinter and Rabbi Katz, i have been there working for Chabad Joburg at this time of year and you could not Imagen the work that goes in to this project, go Sharon, go pini, go Taryn and of course Aunty Barbra and aunty Marien!!!!!!!! you guys are one heck of a team!!
The Katzs’ can count themselves amongst the most talented, giving, and modest families in all of SA. Keep up the stellar work.
The best team ever!
What is so amazing about the Lipskar family in South Africa is that not only did they make so many balei Teshuvas but they are all with Sheitles, kapotes and part of the Lubavitch community.
When we mention Chabad in SA let’s not forget Rabbi Bernhard who was a key player in all of Judaism that has blossomed in SA as well as bringing the Lipskars there. He has been instrumental in all things Chabad and was guided very closely by the Rebbe.
They deserve the credit for always working so hard on this event. Go rabbi Michael for your relatives all the way on the otherwise of the globe
South African jewry owes a huge debt of gratitude to Rabbi Mendel and Mashi Lipskar for the way they have returned thousands to Yiddishkeit and have lead the wider community with wisdom, clarity and with the Rebbe’s vision over the past 40 years.
On behalf of all the South Africans who have migrated to Australia, I say toda.
what amazing shluchim The Katzs are…..they work so hard and are so humble about it….way to go…
Dovid and Chaya you guys are amazing . We miss you so much!
Katz and Masinter…Doesnt get any better! Awesome!