28 min
Sparkling Beaches, Tiki Torch Menorahs & Jewish Outreach in Curaçao: Rabbi Refoel & Chani Silver Lamplighters
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Rabbi Refoel & Chani Silver: Sparkling Beaches, Tiki Torch Menorahs & Jewish Outreach in Curaçao
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In June of 2017, Rabbi Refoel and Chani Silver boarded a plane for Curaçao on a fact-finding mission.
"We had a meeting one evening at the Shul, and we called upon local members to come. And they had set up a lot, a lot, a lot of chairs, apparently expecting 40 to 50 people. A lot less people showed up. And there was a fellow that got up there, and he says, "Well, look around the room. There are so many empty chairs. Why would you come here?" I said, "You know, that's a great question. But my answer is if I would come here tonight and this room was full, then you don't need me here!” ” - Rabbi Refoel Silver
"Beautiful beaches. There's an old town here with colored houses. There's the old synagogue, Shaarei Tzedek, which is a beautiful synagogue. Historical island, with a lot of culture. It's very international." - Rebbetzin Chani Silver
"as I was walking down the stairs he looked up to me, he said, “Michael Metsch?" I said to him, "Rabbi Silver?" And he said to me, "Yes." And we went for a coffee. My wife also came. And the three of us sat for about an hour and a half, talking about all the issues in Curaçao." - Michael Metsch
Produced by: Gary Waleik & Shneur Brook for Lubavitch International/Lubavitch.com - A Project of Machne Israel
Available on all major podcast platforms - and online at Lubavitch.com/podcast
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Rabbi Refoel & Chani Silver: Sparkling Beaches, Tiki Torch Menorahs & Jewish Outreach in Curaçao
To inquire about dedicating an episode - please email podcast@lubavitch.com
In June of 2017, Rabbi Refoel and Chani Silver boarded a plane for Curaçao on a fact-finding mission.
"We had a meeting one evening at the Shul, and we called upon local members to come. And they had set up a lot, a lot, a lot of chairs, apparently expecting 40 to 50 people. A lot less people showed up. And there was a fellow that got up there, and he says, "Well, look around the room. There are so many empty chairs. Why would you come here?" I said, "You know, that's a great question. But my answer is if I would come here tonight and this room was full, then you don't need me here!” ” - Rabbi Refoel Silver
"Beautiful beaches. There's an old town here with colored houses. There's the old synagogue, Shaarei Tzedek, which is a beautiful synagogue. Historical island, with a lot of culture. It's very international." - Rebbetzin Chani Silver
"as I was walking down the stairs he looked up to me, he said, “Michael Metsch?" I said to him, "Rabbi Silver?" And he said to me, "Yes." And we went for a coffee. My wife also came. And the three of us sat for about an hour and a half, talking about all the issues in Curaçao." - Michael Metsch
Produced by: Gary Waleik & Shneur Brook for Lubavitch International/Lubavitch.com - A Project of Machne Israel
Available on all major podcast platforms - and online at Lubavitch.com/podcast
Did you enjoy listening to this episode? Leave us a five-star review on the podcast platform and/or email us at Podcast@Lubavitch.com - we truly value your feedback!
28 min