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Rabbi Yosef Y. Jacobson, one of the most sought-after Jewish speakers in the world today. Funny, brilliant, charming, and an exceptional orator, he touched all with his deep, intuitive grasp of the human condition and his remarkable ability to bring down profound Torah ideas and inspire his listeners with its relevance to their daily lives.

Head of School at YULA Girls’ High School in Los Angeles, world respected and renowned historian, Rabbi Abraham Lieberman, who has lectured extensively on assorted topics of Jewish History, regaled the audience of over 100 with his insightful lecture on the historic prospective of Chasidim and Misnagdim.

Rabbi Mordechai Shiffman, newly appointed Head of School of Emek Hebrew Academy - Teichman Family Torah Center brings a group of its students to Chabad of Encino this past Sunday moring, to meet and encounter the members of the Encino-Tarzana community.

Following the Shachris prayers, during Rabbi Gordon's morning classes, the Rabbi gave the boys a "Shiur" of their own in the Library at Chabad of Encino.

Author, counselor and lecturer, Rabbi Shais Taub of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania uses wit, wisdom and his immense research on addiction and psychological dependence, as he captivated the spellbound audience. Rabbi Taubs lecture was titled Emotional Sobriety: The highly spiritual art of letting go of unhealthy relationships and attachments.

Hundreds were in attendance at Chabad’s Sukkos Expo in Tarzana featuring pizza and snow cones in the Sukkah, Deal or No Deal, Mad Science and beautiful arts & crafts projects. With a Sukkah Mobile on hand children from throughout the S. Fernando Valley enjoyed Chabad’s high flying trip to Sky High Jump. Over 3000 were in attendance at the Chabad Grand Community Simchas Beis Hashoeiva featuring 8th Day and Yoni Zigelboum in concert!

Chabad of the Valley celebrated the culmination of its raffle campaign benefiting the Chabad’s - Gan Israel scholarship fund, at The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California.

The evening began with a VIP tour of the library, and the Air Force One Pavilion. The event also featured a performance by Mentalist-Brent Webb, and his award winnig show BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE! Eli Marcus serenated the assembled with his melodious voice.

Washington, DC, Shliach Rabbi Levi Shemtov was the guest speaker at a Gimmel Tammuz farbrengen at Chabad of the Valley, California.

Some 1,000 people from all walks of life gathered at Chabad of the Valley Headquarters in Tarzana on Tuesday evening, Gimmel Tammuz, to observe the 17th Yahrzeit of the Rebbe.

A full meal was served. People listened intently and spellbound as Rabbi Levi Shemtov, emissary of the Rebbe and Director of American Friends of Lubavitch in Washington, DC, regaled the audience with stories, lessons and anecdotes about the Rebbe and Lubavitch.

Chabad of Tarzana had a beautiful Lag B'omer party at the home of Ariel & Sarah Perets

The Ryzman Family Hebrew School students on our Lag B'omer parade

Many hundreds were on hand Saturday night for the Grand Purim Celebration at Chabad of Tarzana. Children and adults dressed in costume, brought the house down as they twirled groggers of all sorts during the Megillah reading. The evening was topped off with a juggler and live band who performed to the delight of the crowd.

Chabad of the Valley had another smashing success at its annual Chanuka extravaganza at Universal Studios Citywalk. Hundreds of Jewish men, woman and children joined in the celebration in included amazing entertainment.

Rabbi Yossi Paltiel joined Chabad of the Valley for a Melaveh Malka held at The Teichman Family Social Hall in Tarzana. After brief remarks from Rabbi Gordon and Rabbi Einbinder, Rabbi Paltiel addressed the crowd of several hundred, sharing words of wisdom and inspiration about the Torah's advice on marriage and relationships.

Nearly 60 people gathered at Chabad of Encino for JLI's initial presentation of "Medicine and Morals" with instructor Rabbi Eli Rivkin. It was an amazing success!

Children from Chabad and Camp Gan Israel had an amazing time at LA's hottest new attraction, ESPN Zone! Following two full hours of unlimited games it was off to LA's hottest temporary attraction - the Chabad Sukkah of Downtown LA for lunch in the Sukkah! Special thank you to Rabbi Moshe Greenwald of Chabad of Downtown for hosting the group of close to 100 people.

Chabad of Tarzana, Gan Israel School and the Chabad Hebrew School held a beautiful Sukkos Party on Sunday. The non stop action and entertainment included a fascinating presentation by the "Reptile Family", an exciting game of "Who Wants to be a Millionaire", beautiful arts & crafts projects and a Pizza Party in the Sukkah! Special thanks to Super Sal and Ventura Kosher for donating gift certificates which were used as raffle prizes, and to Denise Badreau for coordinating the arts & crafts.

Since 1977, the Los Angeles Jewish community has been blessed with the presence of one of the most outstanding Torah scholars of our generation. Rabbi Ezra Schochet, head of Yeshiva Ohr Elchanon – Chabad is known simply as “The Rosh.” He is an uncanny Talmudist and Halachik expert, a rare Talmid Chocham, a gifted Magid Shiur, and a dynamic world famous Scholar. He is a mentor to thousands worldwide. Educated in the Brisker Yeshiva system and various other Yeshivos, he was the “number one” student in every Yeshiva he attended, never ceasing to amaze his Roshei Yehsivos from all walks of life.

Chabad of the Valley celebrated the culmination of its raffle campaign benefiting the Chabad’s - Gan Israel scholarship fund, at the exclusive Braemar Country Club.

The evening was indeed enjoyable and entertaining, with an authentic Glatt Kosher dinner by Pat’s catering. The evening also featured a performance by renowned musician Gershon Veroba.

Hundreds joined Chabad of the Valley for its annual banquet celebrating 37 years of serving the greater S. Fernando Valley. U. S. Congressman Brad Sherman opened the evening with inspiring words of praise for Chabad of the Valley and all of their valuable work on behalf of the community.

The evening featured a concert by renowned singer and entertainer Jordan Bennett. His beautiful rendition of Avinu Malkeinu brought tears to many, as his powerful, melodious voice echoed throughout the hall.