We’re all riding high from this historic High Holiday season, especially the unforgettable Simchat Torah celebration!

Below is a recap of this AMAZING month. 

Thank you to the most BEAUTIFUL community in the world for making it all happen.

Four beautiful bakes

Every night of the week preceding Rosh Hashanah different groups all made Challah for the High Holidays. 

Family Challah Bake, one in honor of Penelope Milillo's Bat Mitzvah, Hewlett High @ Chabad teens and the Bat Mitzvah Club girls.

Opening the NEW building in a moving ceremony

One day before Rosh Hashanah the group of building donors gathered together for the uplifting ceremony of mezuzahs installation.

 With help from the almighty and support from the community we were able to open the doors for the holidays. It's a miracle to be able to serve the entire Hewlett community.

The building still needs approximately $2 million in donations to complete the finishing touches. Then we are going to celebrate the GRAND opening.

Unprecedented participation!

A record breaking number of people joined together this year for the exciting Rosh Hashanah services.

There was singing, jokes, inspiring sermons and delicious lunches. The many different options, the inspiration and joy, the kids program and Tashlich services in both Grant park and the Duck pond were definitely historical and will inspire people for the entire year.

What a powerful start to 5786!

The resolution is to come once a month for Shabbat at Chabad. Hundreds of people stood up and made this resolution. 

Over a thousand "Chabadniks"!

It’s hard to put into words just how inspiring, powerful and uplifting this Yom Kippur was.

From the very first Kol Nidrei to the final blast of the shofar at the end of Neila, every moment was filled with meaning. The heartfelt sermons stirred our souls, calling us to reconnect, recommit and proudly “Be A Chabadnik.” The Yizkor service was deeply moving, and the energy throughout, pure Jewish pride and unity, was electric.

And then came the Shema. As the entire congregation cried out in unison, the room transcended time and space. It was otherworldly. A moment we’ll carry with us all year long.

Young, old and everyone in between

The Hewlett Families Dinner in the enormous Chabad Sukkah drew over 160 guests!
The week was filled with gatherings in the Sukkah of men, Teens and Young Jewish Professionals.
Thank you to everyone who made this Sukkot extraordinary and beautiful.

Already a tradition that makes connections

Teens came during their lunchtime for the annual Sukkot BBQ to shake the Lulav and Etrog and enjoy delicious food.

As always, JKC of Hewlett is the place where your kids belong.

The kids had an absolute blast this Sukkot!

From painting and puzzles to neon backdrops and Jewish crafts, the energy was joyful and hands-on.

The room was filled with laughter, learning, and creativity, an unforgettable celebration of tradition and togetherness.

A real community center!

A beautiful magic show in honor of Sukkot with many other fun activities was celebrated by many young families at the New Chabad Center of Hewlett.

A celebration like NEVER before!

This year’s Simchat Torah was unforgettable. With record breaking crowd of all ages.

The massive room overflowed with joy, dancing, and tradition. There was amazing holiday foods and liquor fit for a king.

We celebrated Judaism, Israel’s victory and the return of the hostages with heartfelt gratitude and pride.

Special thanks to the Israeli Boys Choir for their incredible performance.

Due to the holiday, we couldn't take photos but even pictures cannot put into words how truly amazing it was.

Thank you to everyone who made it so special.