THANK YOU! WE DID IT! We raised $12,680 for Chabad of Hackensack! Thank you to our generous matchers for making this a possibility, and a HUGE thank you goes to YOU for seizing the opportunity to do good.
Drs. Mark & Pnina Mintz
Due to a generous challenge grant from one of our donors, every dollar you donate before January 1 will be matched until our goal is reached. So, DOUBLE your impact now!
Dear Friend,
Just a short time ago, the Jewish community in Hackensack was faced with a dilemma.
After years of membership decline, Temple Beth El, the only Jewish establishment in town, was reaching a point of becoming unsustainable.
The beautiful temple building was at risk of being sold to a church, just like many other temples in the area that suffered a similar fate.
Will the place that hosted so many simchas cease to exist? Will the Jewish community in Hackensack be left without a home? Will decades of hard work to preserve Jewish continuity be in vain?
The board members were determined not to let it happen. They reached out to Chabad of Bergen County – led by Rabbi Ephraim Simon – knowing that Chabad has what it takes to revitalize Jewish spirit and communities. Indeed, Chabad has answered the call, investing a large sum of money for emergency repairs and maintenance, and making a commitment to rejuvenate Jewish life in Hackensack.
And now Shterna and I have been given the privilege to lead Chabad of Hackensack. We are committed to serve each and every member of the Jewish community in Hackensack and surrounding towns, and together, with your help, we will rebuild this beautiful community.
Already we are seeing signs of a Jewish rebirth. Just this past Chanukah, many of you joined us for the first ever car Menorah parade and grand Menorah lighting in Hackensack. City officials expressed enthusiasm over the revival of the community.
Our dreams are big, the future is bright, but we need your help to make it happen.
Please partner with us and make a donation to help us establish Chabad in Hackensack!
A generous donor has committed to match your donations made prior to January 1 until our goal is reached. So, every dollar you donate now will be doubled!
Thank you for your support and prayers!
Rabbi Mendy & Shterna Kaminker