Community Magazine March 2019

82 Community Magazine co mm unity HIGHL IGHTS Below is the letter that a nine-year-old boy dropped off at the MitzvahMan Headquarters. What a great example we can learn from this youngster – helping out fellow Jews is not only for adults! For the eleventh year in a row, Shaare Zion’s winter vacation program had a huge turnout. Boys of all ages from schools throughout the community, such as Magen David, Shaare Torah, YDE, Flatbush, Bitachon, Ohr Torah, and more participated in the program. The boys woke up every morning and prayed Shaharit , followed by a hot breakfast accompanied by an enjoyable shiur . Every day prizes were raffled off. This year every boy was a winner, as each was awarded with an Amazon gift card ranging from $15 to $35. There were two divisions, one for high school students and one for elementary school students. On Monday, the high school division went to Aviator, while on Thursday, the boys went bowling and had ice cream and smoothies. On Friday there was a special Torah Show presentation by Rabbi Maimon Elbaz. People walking by were in awe of these boys, impressed by how happy they looked. In fact, two people that happened to be walking by were so impressed that they sponsored the boys’ lunch! The program was generously sponsored by Magen Giborrim High Holiday minyan of Hacham Abraham Zafrani, ZT”L . Community member Liat Dahan organized the 2nd Annual Bake Sale and Chinese auction in honor of her mother, Shula Elmaleh, a”h . Four years ago, Dahan chose to give back to SBH in her mother’s memory because a division of SBH, the Morris I. Franco Cancer Center, was there for her family with critical support during hard times. Part of the proceeds will go toward Liat’s registration in the SBH Disney Half Marathon. This is Liat’s fourth year running in memory of her mother. “The SBH Disney weekend is life changing and inspirational in many ways. It’s amazing to see an organization that does so much for the community,” said Dahan. “It’s rewarding to know that the money you raise is going to help many who are in need in so many ways.” On the day of the auction the weather was bitterly cold. Liat felt it was so heartwarming to see all the people take the time, energy, and effort to come out for the cause, in spite of the weather. This year’s bake sale and Chinese auction were very successful. Liat managed to raise $6,500 for Sephardic Bikur Holim, and she plans to continue this tradition for years to come. Mitzvah Man Receives an Unexpected Delivery Shaare Zion Celebrates Its 11 th Annual Winter Vacation Program in Style Second Annual Bake Sale and Chinese Auction held in loving memory of Shula Elmaleh, A”H It’s no secret that music and entertainment are what will make the party come alive. When planning your event, it’s always best to choose a musician that has a strong passion and has a lot of experience. Baturo Brothers Entertainment is a DJ, lighting, and entertainment company managed by three brothers who proudly serve the community with professional, upbeat, and dependable service. They would love to make your next simha a hit! The founder, Mike (DJ Baturo), has been rocking out all types of events for over 10 years. As Mike said in an interview, “A DJ isn’t just a music player; we create energy through sounds and visuals. I learned with heavy experience that it has its own psychology.” Besides simply being a DJ and providing lighting, DJ Baturo works with many professional musicians that play in-sync to add more rhythm to the dance floor. Baturo Brothers Entertainment provides a list of extraordinary services! If you need help choosing vendors such as photography, videography, party planners, or flower décor, Mike will be happy to extend his hand to help recommend the best vendors for you! To learn more, please visit www.DJBaturo.com . Baturo Brothers Entertainment is a Big Hit