Celebrating a Jewish birthday

Celebrating a Jewish birthday

Rabbi Mordechai Kanelsky, at the head of the table, is surrounded by members of the Russian Jewish community and alumni of Jersey City’s Rogosin Yeshiva High School. (Courtesy BA)
Rabbi Mordechai Kanelsky, at the head of the table, is surrounded by members of the Russian Jewish community and alumni of Jersey City’s Rogosin Yeshiva High School. (Courtesy BA)

Rabbi Mordechai Kanelsky, executive director of Bris Avrohom in Hillside, celebrated his Jewish birthday with friends and community members. He talked about the importance of a Jewish birthday and told stories connected to the week’s Torah portion. Attendees shared stories of their connections to Judaism with the help of Bris Avrohom and the encouragement of Rabbi and Shterney Kanelsky.

For information on upcoming activities, go to www.brisavrohom.org or call (908) 289-0770.

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