Chicago’s annual Yud Tes Kislev farbrengen was held on Thursday Night at The Bellows Center FREE of Chicago.
Rabbonim, Shluchim and Anash from throughout Chicago and suburbs participated.
The event was chaired by Rabbi Levi Notik of the FREE organization which hosted the Farbrengen
The guest speaker, Rabbi Dovid Dubov, Shliach to Mercer County / Princeton , spoke of the many aspects of Yud Tes Kislev with Chassidic stories and insights, and the practical implications for Chasidim today.
Reb Eli Klein inspired the participants with Chasidishe music throughout the evening.
A siyum and Haschala on Tanya was conducted by Rabbi Shmuel Notik, Executive Director of FREE and leader of the Russian Jewish community.
Rabbi Daniel Moscowitz, Head Shliach in Illinois, addressed the over 200 guests, He outlined the many opportunities for Mivtza Chanukah in Chicago , Including “Illuminate Black Friday”, a special project that will be bringing Chanukah MIvtzoim to the many Jews who will be lining up on Thursday night in anticipation of Black Friday Sales.
During the course of the evening a Chalukas Hashas for the coming year was arranged by Reb Yoel Zimmerman.
After the formal portion of the evening concluded, many stayed on till 5:00 am to hear Rabbi Dubov Farbreng.
Yasher Koach to Rabbi Levi and FREE for organizing the beautiful event! Much continued success!