The dead end at 147th Street just off 72nd Road in Kew Gardens Hills filled with spirited Lag BaOmer song and dance this past Sunday evening, May 26, for Hashevaynu’s hilulah and bonfire. Rabbi Yehuda and Rebbetzin Adina Zakutinsky selflessly lead the neighborhood shul and outreach center, where its imbued atmosphere of achdus provides a unique space in the world of kiruv. Like the shul’s expansive membership, the Sunday evening entertainment also eclipsed previous participation, exemplifying the communal desire for family-oriented programming.
The Lag BaOmer excitement was opened to locals and once again was absolute fun for all ages. A Rita’s ices truck was on hand dishing out frozen delights, soft pretzels were baked onsite, and cotton candy and fresh popcorn was abundantly available.
Zalman Pollack, Michel Krohn, Sruli Prero, and Etai Aburos provided live musical entertainment that encouraged enthusiastic dancing throughout the night, combining the Hashevaynu signatures of spirituality, warmth, Torah, t’filah, and family.
By Shabsie Saphirstein
