Chabad of Springfield, IL, directed by Rabbi and Mrs. Mendy Turen, had a Kosher Deli Picnic in honor of Lag B’Omer at the beautiful Lincoln Park! It was very nice that over 80 people came to enjoy the great deli sandwiches. Photos by Yossi Grimberg • Photos
With his distinctive beard, long black coat and hat, Mendy Turen has been mistaken for a Lincoln impersonator and even an Amish farmer. But he is a Hasidic rabbi serving Springfield as part of the Chabad movement, a subsect of Judaism that stresses traditional worship, adhering to strict dietary and cultural rules • Full Article
In honor of the Rebbe’s 120th birthday, Rabbi Mendy Turen, the Rebbe’s Shliach to Springfield, IL, met with United States Congressman Rodney Davis a few days before Pesach. The Congressman is one of the members of Congress who recognized the Rebbe MH”M’s birthday as Education and Sharing Day in their respective districts • Photos
Monday evening, the Governor of Illinois, JB Pritzker, together with the First Lady, MK Pritzker, hosted a Seder Celebration in the Governor’s Mansion, in Springfield, Illinois. The annual Seder Celebration with the Illinois governor is a tradition going back many years. The Shluchim to Springfield, Rabbi Mendy and Sara Turen, were amongst the Governor’s honored guests • Full Story, Photos
With the exciting theme ‘Purim in the Wild West’, Thursday evenings Purim party was a grand success at Chabad of Springfield, IL, directed by Rabbi and Mrs. Mendy Turen. Walking into a room completely decorated with Western colors and props, along with Western food gave everyone a real fun time. Images captured by Yossi Grimberg • Photos
Chanukah in Springfield, Illinois was one for the books! Chabad of Springfield, directed by Rabbi and Mrs. Mendy Turen, was full of action from the start of Chanukah until it’s final moments; from programs to house visits, from Menorah lightings to a Grand Menorah Parade. Images captured by Yisroel Rambach • Full Story, Photos
