Colel Chabad Dinner Open 2013

[Music] oh oh [Music] [Applause] [Music] with the first Aliah to the Holy Land in the 18th century the founder of Kad laich Rabbi schneir zman of liadi known as the alter rebi established Kel kabad to encourage and support these early Pioneers the alter rebi took personal responsibility for their survival and well-being ever since it has been the obligation of each Jew to support their brethren in Israel indeed Kel kabad is the oldest continuously operating Jewish charity in the holy land for over 200 years each succeeding rebi of kabad laich has personally headed and taken responsibility for Kel kabad in our times it has been the laicha rebi rabbi manakum M schneerson throughout generations of Oppression and pug rums Kel kabad has provided moral and material support to Bel Jews in Israel and their Community institutions this continues unabated to this very day indeed it is only intensified [Music] each year We Gather to thank and give honor to all those that make this vital work happen this year we honor Rabbi yil Xin Russell and ronal Le gbit Yosi and panina popac Steven nitkin and mendal enry yot Pinson ladies and gentlemen welcome to the kalal kabad international Awards dinner