Concert Dinner at Chabad of Port Washington

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State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli with Dinner Chairman Howard Fensterman at the Chabad of Port Wasington's Concert Dinner. (Photo courtesy of the Chabad of Port Washington)

More than 300 guests gathered at Chabad of Port Washington to enjoy their biennial Concert Dinner, celebrating the 28th anniversary of the organization. 

Chabad Executive Council member Hersh Cohen blesses the bread, with Chabad’s Rabbi Paltiel looking on. (Photo courtesy of the Chabad of Port Washington)

The Concert Dinner featured the 8th Day band, a Jewish rock group, whose hit album “Slow Down” reached number one on iTunes charts.  They definitely resonated with the crowd who were glued to their seats throughout the one-hour performance. 

Honorees to the event were Lewis Broad, Ben Landa, Miriam Stern and Drs. Martin Brownstein & Shirley Papilsky. Dinner Chairmen were Arnie Herz and Howard Fensterman. 

Guest of Honor Lewis Broad receiving award from Rabbi & Sara Paltiel. (Photo courtesy of the Chabad of Port Washington)

The event was held at Chabad’s spacious center on Shore Road. The cocktail buffet took place in the center’s Synagogue-Social Hall joint room, whereas Chabad’s gymnasium served as the Main Ballroom, complete with room lighting, video screens, a stage and stage lighting as fitting for such an event. 

The Board of Directors at Chabad thanks the guests, honorees, chair, public officials, and all those who contributed to making this event a success, and for contributing to the 28 years of great accomplishment in this wonderful community.

Submitted by the Chabad of Port Washington.

Chabad Hebrew School students presenting the Hebrew School anthem with dance and movement presentation. (Photo courtesy of the Chabad of Port Washington)

 

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