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Randolph Township officials,” describes Bekhor.

“Sen. Bucco presented our community with a legislative proclamation which will be hung in our center,” says Bekhor. “We were recognized for all the services and aid that Chabad has brought in to the community.

“An award was presented to Darren Carney, zoning officer, for connecting us to the property and seeing its amazing potential to suit our needs.

“It was a celebration of gratitude to all the people who gave the seed money that allowed us to purchase the building,” says Bekhor. “The ribbon was cut by three people — Amir Hadar and his family for donating the initial money to secure the property and for seeing and believing in the vision. Hadar is the seventh generation of direct lineage from the first Chabad rabbi; Devora Tilson, my mother who began the Chabad of Randolph in her home in 1987; and the current Mayor Lou Nisivoccia.”

L’Chaim to the Bekhors and the CCFJL.

“My reaction is pure joy,” says Bekhor. “My father had a vision when he opened the Chabad of Randolph, that it would move into a beautiful facility so more

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people can benefit. His dream has now come true. Our community is beyond excited and feels truly connected and united as a result of the new center.

“Our new motto is: Community, Connection and Celebration,” she continues. “We offer unconditional love and acceptance to anyone that walks through our doors. Our community is made up of authentic and warm people from all walks of life, from various backgrounds and consists of all age groups. Our goal is to provide a loving community to all who enter and inspire each person to nourish their soul.

“Rabbi Menachem Schneerson also known as the Rebbe, envisioned a world where everyone would have a place to feel welcome and get connected to their soul,” continues Bekhor. “There are over 5,000 Chabad institutions world-wide that spans all continents and in mostly every country. We feel so honored and humbled to be part of an organization like this. Our own parents’ lives were touched by Chabad years ago and all we want to do is to pay it forward and give others the same opportunity.”

For more information, visit www. ranolphjewish.com.