Canape Evening in Buckhurst Hill

Chabad of Buckhurst Hill celebrated 5 years of service to the wider West Essex Community in England with a special Canapé Appreciation Evening for close friends and Supporters.

Over 50 people were welcomed to a small reception at the Chabad Centre in Buckhurst Hill to recognise and show appreciation to the core group of friends and supporters that have seen and been part of the huge success that Chabad of Buckhurst Hill has seen in its first 5 years.

Rabbi Odom & Henny Brandman, directors of the center, which was started in Buckhurst Hill 5 years ago in the front room of their rented home, felt that this was a fitting tribute to the dedication and support of their partners who help keep the Centre and all of its activities running and growing.

Paul Groman-Marks spoke of the success so far but more importantly, the exciting times to come as there are further plans for development as the community continues to grow.

Simeon Osen spoke of the unique warmth he felt the community offered where Judaism was meaningful, fun and relevant.

Rabbi Brandman spoke of the special friendships and supporter base they had built up, without which their holy work was not possible and sustainable. All funds are raised locally and the community supported a wide range of activities that touched many lives.

Presentations were made to Neil & Alison Cohen, in recognition of the countless events and kiddushim they had helped cater for the Shul, to Paul Benham-Whyte for his services to the security of the Shul and for always being happy to lend a helping hand and to Paul & Martine Groman-Marks for their constant support.

For more information, visit ChabadontheHill.co.uk