An overflowing crowd from all over Washington State attended this year’s eighth annual Jewish unity event, entitled “One People, One Heart – An Evening of Unity & Inspiration Celebrating the Teachings & Impact of the Lubavitcher Rebbe” with guest speaker Rabbi YY Jacobson.
An overflowing crowd from all over Washington State attended this year’s eighth annual Jewish unity event, entitled “One People, One Heart – An Evening of Unity & Inspiration Celebrating the Teachings & Impact of the Lubavitcher Rebbe.”
The event was held at the Westin Hotel in Downtown Seattle in honor of the 31st anniversary of Gimmel Tammuz.
The event was hosted and organized by the Shluchim of Washington State and created and directed by Rabbi Shmuly Levitin of Chabad of Downtown Seattle.
The Master of Ceremonies was Chaya Levitin of Chabad of Downtown Seattle. The Keynote Address was delivered by Rabbi YY Jacobson, an international speaker and dean of The Yeshivah.net, with an address entitled: “UNBREAKABLE – Fostering Jewish Pride & Resilience In Turbulent Times – The Rebbe’s Guidance for Today’s World”
The powerful JEM film “What is your job description” was played to open the evening, followed by a short prayer service for the protection of the Jewish people in Eretz Yisroel and the world.
Rabbi Sholom Ber Levitin, Head Shliach to the state of Washington, led in reciting the Rebbe’s Kapital along with words of welcome and blessing. Adam Balkani, a member of the Seattle Jewish community, led the recital of Kapital Chof for the protection of the Jewish people around the world.
The evening opened with a social hour and mixer.
Attendees were greatly inspired and moved by the evening, especially Rabbi Jacobson’s speech, which left people mesmerized.
“Last night’s event was wonderful. The whole program was really perfect, video clips were great, and Rabbi YY Jacobson kept the crowd spellbound. I am so happy I was able to join.” – Devorah
“Rabbi Jacobson was awesome, fresh and warm at the same time. I need to install Mezuzos.” – Chris
“I wanted to congratulate you and express my gratitude for putting up such a beautiful event. It is truly special each time in the merit and memory of the Rebbe.“ – Anat
“Rabbi Jacobson’s speech was incredibly powerful, I wish I could have met the Rebbe” – Arthur
To watch a replay of the event, click here.
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