Rabbi Benjamin’s Shloshim Marked in His Hometown of Sydney
On Monday night, Vov Teves, Family and friends gathered at Tzemach Tzedek Community Centre in Sydney, NSW, for the Shloshim event of Rabbi Shmuel Benjamin, the legendary Mechanech, a native of Sydney, who went on to teach at Oholei Torah for over 25 years and co-founded of KSCVK • Full Story, Photos, Video
By Chabadinfo Reporter
On Monday night, Vov Teves, Family and friends gathered at Tzemach Tzedek Community Centre in Sydney, NSW, for the Shloshim of Rabbi Shmuel Benjamin, the legendary Mechanech, a native of Sydney, who went on to teach at Oholei Torah for over 25 years and co-founded of KSCVK.
Originally from Sydney, Australia, Rabbi Benjamin went to Torah Or in Eretz Yisrael, and with the influence of Oholei Torah Talmidei Shluchim to Sydney, Australia he came to Lubavitch.
He went on to teach at Oholei Torah in Crown Heights for over 25 years, educating hundreds of Talmidim. And co-founded of Keren Simchas Chosson V’Kalla together with his wife Devorah.
The event, was moderated by Rabbi Yehuda Spielman, the Shul’s president and a close friend of Rabbi Benjamin.
Mrs. Filipa Benjamin, Rabbi Benjamin’s mother, shared inspiring memories of her son’s life. The event featured speeches from close friends Mrs. Cassy Nathan, Mrs. Chanie Amzalak, and R’ Dovid Bleier. As well as Rabbi Avrohom Perlow, Rov of Tzemach Tzemach Sydney.
The Shloshim ceremony also included a poignant video presentation with cherished memories with Rabbi Benjamin.
The event was mirrored across the globe with the Shloshim event held last night in Oholei Torah.
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