Has The 5th Son Been Forgotten?

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Has The 5th Son Been Forgotten?

Oh no, not this Pesach! While many were enjoying their Chol Hamoed getaways, there has been a group of those who made it their responsibility to bring the joy of Pesach to over 60 Jewish public-school release-time children • Full Story, Photos

By Rabbi Eliyahu Ezagui

This year’s spring break for public schools fell out on Pesach, making it a perfect opportunity to fulfill the rebbe’s request to arrange special camps for the Jewish public-school children. There were 2 divisions, one for the boys and the other for the girls. The girl’s division featured an enthusiastic dedicated group of all female counselors making they’re impact far greater.

Open entry, and continuing throughout the day, the children have a great time all while learning about Yiddishkeit and gaining passion and excitement for who they truly are.

This all starts the moment the campers arrive. While receiving they’re wholesome breakfast, they are taught the correct brachos to be made before and after. The Tefillah that then follows, are especially designed for these children. Filled with songs and cheers that express one’s love to hashem and the torah and mitzvois he gave us. This was followed by special learning sessions and activities. Then the children enter onto the buses once more for their exciting daily trip. Here is when a lot of new and exciting songs and cheers are taught.

By the end of their day, in addition to the blast the children had and the sheer amount of prizes they received, the children walked away with a day filled with torah and mitzvahs and a boosted passion for Yiddishkeit.

The camp culminated with a rally in 770, on the final day of Chol Hamoed Pesach.

Special thanks to: Rabbi Sholom Ber Hecht and Sephardic Jewish Congregation of Queens. Rabbi Asher Vaknin and Rabbi Velovik of BJCC of Queens, for providing the locations for Camp. Rabbi and Mrs. Shneur Majeski, for spearheading and running the girl’s division. Mendel Spilman, Zelik Newman and Rabbi Eliyahu Ezagui for all the behind-the-scenes and on-site work involved in successfully running camp. And all the dedicated staff of both divisions for their devotion, enthusiasm, and effort.