Guest Speaker Inspires ‘One Heart’ Event in Downtown Seattle
Renowned speaker Rabbi Simon Jacobson inspired an overflowing crowd at the “One People, One Heart” event organized by Washington State Shluchim in honor of Gimmel Tammuz
by COLlive Editor · COLliveAn overflowing crowd from all over Washington State attended this year’s ninth annual Jewish unity event, entitled “One People, One Heart – An Evening of Unity & Inspiration Celebrating the Teachings & Impact of the Lubavitcher Rebbe.”
The event was held at the Westin Hotel in Downtown Seattle in honor of the 32nd anniversary of Gimmel Tammuz.
The event was hosted and organized by the Shluchim of Washington State and created and directed by Rabbi Shmuly Levitin of Chabad of Downtown Seattle.
The Master of Ceremonies was Shevy Gourarie of Chabad of Maple Valley Was. The Keynote Address was delivered by Rabbi Simon Jacobson, an international speaker and director of The Meaningful Life Center, with an address entitled: “The Light From Within: Finding Strength, Purpose & Hope in Uncertain Times.”
The powerful JEM film “Lift with Care” was played to open the evening, followed by a short prayer service for the protection of the Jewish people in Eretz Yisroel and the world.
Rabbi Sholom Ber Levitin Head Shliach to the state of Washington, led in reciting the Rebbe’s Kapital along with words of welcome and blessing. Rabbi Kletenik, the Av Beis Din of Greater Seattle lead the recital of Kapital Chof for the protection of the Jewish people around the world.
The evening opened with a social hour and mixer.
Attendees were greatly inspired and moved by the evening, especially Rabbi Jacobson’s speech which left people very inspired.
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