HUNDREDS PARTICIPATE IN SPECIAL UNITY YOM IYUN FOR INYANEI MOSHIACH

On Sunday, 13 Iyar, a special Yom Rabbi Korf and emcee, Rabbi Zvi hits throughout the day. Tapes of all Iyun was organized by Dr. Tzvi Lang Homnick. the speakers are available. It is hoped of Crown Heights for the dual that similar “achdus events” take purposes of achdus and the study of The event was heard live via Radio place in other cities as well, so that inyanei Moshiach and Geula. The event Moshiach and on 770live over the together we can greet Moshiach. took place in and began Internet, which received over 4000 mid-morning and lasted well into the evening with speakers both in Yiddish and English. Rabbanim and mashpiim of Crown Heights addressed various issues pertaining to Geula. Achdus was promoted by the wide array of speakers who brought out people of differing views to sit and learn Toraso Shel Moshiach together. The speakers included Rabbi Nachman Shapiro, Rabbi Bluming, Rabbi Wolberg, Rabbi Majeski, Rabbi Charitonov, Rabbi Isser Zalman Weisberg who came in from especially for the event, Rabbi Michoel Seligson,

Issue Number 327 BEIS MOSHIACH i 41 AN EVENING OF HAKARAS HA’TOV AT THE GRAND DEDICATION DINNER FOR THE CENTRAL TOMCHEI T’MIMIM LUBAVITCH

The dedication dinner of the Robert Beren was also born and received awards for their contributions United Lubavitcher Yeshivos, raised in Marietta, . He is a of time, expertise and resources. Mr. celebrating the completion of the Harvard graduate, a Baker Scholar and Shaya Boymelgreen, dinner chairman Guest of Honor Robert Beren greets Henry Beren Residence Hall and a veteran of WWII. He is chairman and chairman of the building Dinner Chairman Shaya Boymelgreen as the Israel Henry Beren Torah Center, and owner of Berexco, Inc., an oil and committee, was honored by the Rabbi Zalman Labkowski Rosh took place in the Grand Broadway gas exploration, acquisition and hundreds of guests who came to the HaYeshiva and Mayer S. Rivkin, Dinner Ballroom of the Marriott production company. He serves on dinner on his behalf. Boymelgreen Organizer, look on. Marquis on the 28th of Iyar, 5761. many charitable boards as a member accepted the Dinner Chairman Award Organized as a gala event and attended or as chairman. Notably, he is from Mr. Avrohom Silver, of the by more than seven hundred people, building committee. Reb Sholom Ber Drizin accepted the Sar HaChesed At the dais, Rabbi Avrohom Osdoba of the Crown Heights Beis Din reading the dinner radiated an unusual level of the ’s letter. To his right is Rabbi Zalman Labkowski Rosh HaYeshiva, Award from Rabbi , warmth and friendship. Mr. Robert Beren Guest of Honor, Mr. Shaya Boymelgreen Dinner Chairman, menahel ruchni, and building Rabbi Dovid Raskin Manhig Ruchnie and Rabbi Shlomo Zarchi “The Rebbe was always careful to committee member Rabbi Laibel express hakaras ha’tov,” says director Motchkin. The Chesed Award was of construction and development for presented by Rabbi Moshe M. dinner. In this letter the Rebbe writes: who as of yet have not acquired a the Israel Henry Beren Residence Hall, Gluckowsky, of the yeshiva “Thereby will be built and sanctified a share in this endeavor will do so now, Reb Mayer S. Rivkin. “The dinner was administration, to Mr. Eran Ostfeld of building…filled with becoming active partners in the expressly for that purpose. To show Toronto, . students…whose education and Central Institution of the of appreciation for the many people who conduct is based upon the three Tomchei T’mimim Lubavitch.” have helped revolutionize the living The evening began with the foundations of Chassidus: love of G-d, Jews from all walks of life as well as conditions for our bachurim…and reception area opening at 6:30 p.m. love of Torah, and love of a fellow Jew, non-Jews were in attendance to honor baruch Hashem, the dinner Guests arrived and mingled, while which are all in essence qualities of the people they knew and the project accomplished just that.” sampling innovatively presented hors Avremel Lokshin (left) performing the ‘’… Great is the they respected. Following the reading d’oeuvres, sensational dishes of “HaMotzie Ceremony” with Mayer S. merit of all those who helped in the Mayer Rivkin and the rosh yeshiva, international cuisine. At 7:30 p.m. the Rivkin looking on. actualization of this great endeavor of of the Rebbe’s letter, Rabbi Jacobson Rabbi Zalman Labkowski, presented guests entered the stately Grand erecting the new building…and those took the opportunity to describe to the the guest of honor, Mr. Robert M. Broadway Ballroom and took their Beren, a gifted businessman and seats in view of the dais and the large known philanthropist, with a sterling screen for the simultaneous viewing. Rabbi Shmuel Rabbi Yosef Y. Jacobson, silver replica of the residence building. Butman, Director, Master of Ceremonies After working for years alongside Master of ceremonies Rabbi Yosef Lubavitch Youth chairman of the Board of Trustees of Rivkin and Rabbi Labkowski on the Y. Jacobson introduced the program. Organization, Yeshiva University. Under his Guest Speaker building, Mr. Beren responded Mr. Avrohom Lokshin washed for trusteeship of the Israel Henry Beren cordially to this sincere expression of bread and made the bracha over a Charitable Trust, the Lubavitcher recognition and gratitude. large challa, to officially begin the Yeshivos have received most of the dinner. Robert Beren is the nephew of the funding necessary to complete the late Israel Henry Beren and sole trustee building of the new residence hall on The audience rose to its feet as of the Israel Henry Beren Charitable the corner of Kingston Avenue and Rabbi Avrohom Osdoba read a letter Trust. Israel Henry Beren had been President Street, named the Israel from the Rebbe. The letter, dated born and raised in Marietta, Ohio. He Henry Beren Residence Hall, and thirty-one years ago, was addressed to was a partner with his siblings in the and Beis Midrash Chovevi a previous dinner days before Shavuos oil and gas production and exploration Torah, named the Israel Henry Beren of that year celebrating the building business. In his will he bequeathed Torah Center. dedication for the Central Lubavitcher one million dollars to the United Yeshiva on Ocean Parkway in Hakaras ha’tov was also shown to Lubavitcher Yeshiva Residence Hall. . Indeed, the message was three alumni of Tomchei Tmimim who very relevant to the current dedication

42 i BEIS MOSHIACH 1 Tammuz 5761 Issue Number 327 BEIS MOSHIACH i 43 the building and his deep appreciation presented with his award. buildings will influence the life of with a sterling silver replica of the for the support given selflessly by so Boymelgreen attended United students who will in turn, influence Israel Henry Beren Residence Hall. many people. Firstly, Labkowski gave Lubavitcher Yeshivos in Kfar , the world. Mr. Beren privately made Upon receiving his award, Robert hakaras ha’tov to the late Mr. Israel Yerushalayim and Brooklyn. Today a mention of the excellence of the video Beren shared his thoughts with the Henry Beren, of whom Rabbi successful real estate developer, and the impact that it made on him. dinner guests. He recalled his father Labkowski said “I am sure his soul is Boymelgreen’s participation in the Completing the crescendo created and two uncles being honored by with us tonight.” Then Rabbi details of the actual construction of the by the video, Jacobson graciously Lubavitch many years ago. He Labkowski spoke briefly about the residence hall proved to be of great introduced the guest of honor, Mr. expressed his respect for the young guest of honor, Israel Henry Beren’s importance. As chairman of the Robert Beren. Embedded in Jacobson’s graduates of Tomchei T’mimim, who nephew and sole trustee of the Israel dedication dinner, he was thanked for Rabbi Zalman Labkowski (left) stories and analogies was the message: dedicate their lives to teaching Torah and Mr. Avremel Silver presenting award Henry Beren Charitable Trust, Mr. bringing many hundreds of guests to “Money comes from G-d. And G-d and building Jewish communities. He to Dinner Chairman Robert Beren, with whom he has ensure the success of the dinner. chooses special individuals as agents told the audience that just that Mr. Shaya Boymelgreen cultivated a warm friendship, working Mr. Robert M. Beren and Rabbi Zalman Labkowski, during a light moment at the to share with us…to build a Jewish afternoon he had gone to see the together with him over the last five Reb Sholom Ber Drizin was then Dedication Dinner. tomorrow. Israel Henry Beren and his buildings, how pleased he was with years. “Robert Beren is a generous called upon to receive his award. As a nephew, Robert Beren, are towering what he saw and of his intention to benefactor who puts aside honor to child, Reb Drizin was one of the many figures of kindness… In his business, assist in completing the unfinished himself, for the honor of his Uncle Jewish children who risked their lives furnished. Mr. Eran Ostfeld, recipient Robert Beren uncovers oil and gas kitchen, dining hall and library. He Henry.” by studying Torah in the underground of the Chesed Award, has undertaken, Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim of together with the other honorees, to deposits in the earth. By participating mentioned the pleasant persistence As Rabbi Labkowski took his seat, Communist . Living his life with bring these facilities to completion. As in the buildings of Tomchei Tmimim, and warmth of Rabbi Labkowski and Mr. Shaya Boymelgreen stepped acute attention to the paths of he accepted his award he told the he is uncovering the spiritual treasures the thoughtfulness and co-operation of forward amidst applause to be Chassidus, Reb Drizin is the patriarch dinner guests that he and his family that are in the heart of every Jew.” Mayer Rivkin. of a fine Jewish family. He is appreciated being able to reciprocate Before the keynote speaker, Rabbi Robert Beren concluded his commended as a munificent to the yeshiva for what it has done for Shmuel Butman, conveyed his message with very touching words: philanthropist and has exerted tireless Mr. Eron Ostfeld of Toronto, Canada “When the yeshiva them. Ostfeld praised the students of message about the spiritual essence of “As a committed Jew, though not a efforts on behalf of the United accepting Chesed Award from Rabbi Tomchei Tmimim, “the fruits of the Tomchei T’mimim, the main awards Chassid, I am inspired by the way the Moshe Meir Gluckowsky, Lubavitcher Yeshivos. was founded in 1897 yeshiva are students who are were given. Rebbetzin Sara Labkowski Lubavitchers are realizing the message Administration. by the Rebbe Rashab, The Israel Henry Residential Hall is committed to developing communities came forward to present Mrs. Rivka of the Baal Shem Tov, that the renovated with fine amenities, and teaching Torah the world over.” Beren with a beautiful bouquet of Redemption will come to the Jewish he declared war on including quality solid oak furniture The program then shifted to an flowers, and Rabbi Labkowski and people when you will bring the for each student and central heat and exceptional video presentation Mayer Rivkin presented Robert Beren message of Torah and Yiddishkeit – apathy, evil, and air conditioning that is individually presenting the history of Tomchei especially the fervor and love taught controllable from each room. Tmimim, illustrating its unique goals by the Baal Shem Tov – to all the selfishness.” However, the library, kitchen and and featuring comments by rabbis, corners of the Jewish world. I am Mayer S. Rivkin dining hall remain to be finished and students, professionals and politicians. delighted that in our own way, my late reading inscription on The video produced by Jerry Levine of uncle and myself can be of help to you Sar HaChesed Award , in close association with Mayer in this great mission.” presented to Reb Guest of Honor, Robert M. Rivkin, excelled in visual and audio Sholom Ber Drizin. Beren (center) accepting The program was brought to award of sterling silver presentation as well as content. “The completion by Keynote Speaker, Rabbi replica of the Israel Henry video gives a wonderful perspective of Shmuel Butman who praised the audience the uniqueness of Tomchei Beren Residence Hall through Lubavitch from the time of the Rebbe students of the Tomchei Tmimim. The Tmimim. “When the yeshiva was Rabbi Zalman Rashab to worldwide Chabad activities Lubavitcher Yeshiva produces not only founded in 1897 by the fifth Labkowski, Rosh today,” commented one of the dinner soldiers, it produces generals who Lubavitcher Rebbe, he declared war on HaYeshiva (left), guests. “Seeing it made me feel so bring light to their communities, their apathy, evil, and selfishness. Despite and Mayer S. proud to be connected to Lubavitch. I cities, and their countries. As the the fact that they were in the minority, Rivkin, Director, would like a copy of it to show my Rebbe tells us that this is the last the Rebbe instructed his students to Construction & children.” generation of Galus and the first proceed to battle by introducing Development and organizer of the generation of Geula, it is they, the goodness, holiness, and spirituality The video conveyed the Dedication Chayalei Beis Dovid, the soldiers (and into a world so often cold and unholy.” undeniable message of the importance Dinner. of the Israel Henry Beren Residence generals) of the Rebbe who prepare Rabbi Labkowski then took the Hall and the Israel Henry Beren Torah Director of Rabbi the world for the Geula, when the podium to express genuine Center, how the newly renovated Yerachmiel Benjaminson (left) with Rebbe will lead us out of Galus gratification upon the completion of Shaya Boymelgreen at reception immediately.

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