Unforgettable Musical Gimmel Tammuz at Gan Yisroel Florida Girls

In a heartfelt commemoration of the 30th anniversary since Gimmel Tammuz, Gan Yisroel Florida has found new and innovative ways to teach, inspire, and imbue the Rebbe’s messages into its campers. Through farbrengens, videos, and mivtzoyim fairs, the camp has tirelessly sought to perpetuate the Rebbe’s teachings. Last night, however, was a night that will forever be cherished by all who attended.

Gan Yisroel Florida surprised the campers with a special guest: world-renowned singer Esther Freeman. Known for her soulful and poignant music, Esther captivated the audience with her heartfelt songs, each one conveying the Rebbe’s message in a unique and powerful way. As the Alter Rebbe teaches, a nigun is the quill of the soul, and Esther’s performance truly touched the hearts of everyone present.

The evening began with a song about Ahavas Yisroel, titled “To Love Another,” echoing the Rebbe’s final farbrengen, which emphasized this very idea. Midway through the concert, Esther paused, pulled out her guitar, and led a kumzits. She began with a kapital Tehillim for Eretz Yisroel, followed by “Acheinu,” which seamlessly transitioned into “Amongst Majestic Mountains.” This camp song, compiled in the summer of 5751, resonated deeply with the campers, especially as the words “B’nei Yisroel, hear our cry — thundering voices, “Ad Mosai” ” rang out.

The kumzits continued with the famous “Oh Rebbe… Rebbe, Oh Rebbe, We Need You, Hashem, Hashem Kel Rachum,” and concluded with “Every Passing Day,” reinforcing the campers’ emunah and bitachon in the Rebbe’s words of the imminent coming of Moshiach.

The concert then transitioned to empowering songs like “Superhero,” “Where is the Love,” “Vezaeikeini,” and “A Yid.” At this point, the campers and staff broke into Simchas Torah-style dancing, singing nigunim of bitachon and nitzachon, with the height being “From 770, we’re marching out… nation after nation we are conquering.”

Reflecting on the event, Camp Director Mrs. Shira Wajsbort remarked, “This has been the most moving night Gan Yisroel has ever had. Both campers and staff were profoundly inspired by the Rebbe’s message. This is what Gan Yisroel is here for.”

Gan Yisroel Florida Girls extends its heartfelt thanks to Esther Freeman for making this spectacular performance possible. Special appreciation goes to Rabbi Yossi & Mrs. Baila Biston, the Executive Directors, Rabbi Eli & Shira Wajsbort, Directors, and all the staff and campers at Gan Yisroel Florida for their dedication and effort in creating this unforgettable experience.

For information about Gan Yisroel Florida visit www.cgiflorida.com

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