250 HAPPY ICE CREAM SMUDGED FACES HEAR THE TEN COMMANDMENTS
Posted by , May 23, 2013 at 09:38 am
Great Shavuot Ice Cream Party
On Wednesday, May 15th, at the campus of the SKA High School for girls in Hewlett Bay Park, 250 smiling faces filled the room for the Hewlett Community's grand Shavuot celebration arranged by Chabad of Hewlett. Shavuot marks the giving of the Torah on Mount Sinai 3326 years ago. Men, women and children came to hear the reading of the Ten Commandments in unity. Afterwards the crowd was treated to eight flavors of scrumptious kosher ice cream with twelve types of toppings and a wide array of blintzes, cheese cakes and a dairy buffet.“You should have seen the smiles on those faces,” said Rabbi Tenenboim, Chabad of Hewlett Director. “This party really revealed the beauty and joy of Shavuot in a fun and enjoyable way. The community was able to get together from all different backgrounds, enjoy each other’s company, and relive the giving of the Torah as one.” Rabbi Tenenboim began the party with a message about the importance of Jewish Unity, and its connection to Shavuot. After the Ten Commandments were read, the crowd enjoyed the delicious food, while the kids had a special children’s program with stories and games in honor of the holiday. "Although this was my first time ever hearing about this holiday" said Adam Cohen, "I really felt welcome and at home thanks to Rabbi and Rivkie Tenenboim." A special thanks to the volunteers from Hewlett High School for their important help and to Mr. Joel Baruch from Gotta-Getta-Bagel.
