SEPTEMBER 14 • 2023 | 93

The annual Detroit White 
Summer Soiree took place at 
Chabad of Greater Downtown 
Detroit on Friday evening, July 28. 
More than 175 people 
celebrated Shabbat together in 
a lively and fun atmosphere. 
The pre-Shabbat festivities 
included live music and 
entertainment, with the men 
laying tefillin and the women 
lighting Shabbat candles. 

The menu was designed by the 
executive chef at The Morrie and 
cooked on premises at Chabad. 
The meal was complemented by 
homemade challah and a beautiful 
dessert buffet. 
The event was made possible 
with the support of Aaron 
Belen and AFB Hospitality and 
co-chaired by the JFNA Young 
Leadership Cabinet Detroit 
Chevre. 

PHOTOS COURTESY OF CHABAD OF GREATER DOWNTOWN DETROIT

White Summer Soiree

Warren and Danielle Frenkel from Ferndale, Emily and Zack Slabotsky from 
Birmingham and Abby Rubin from Detroit pose in front of the giant tent setup. 
Some of the 175 
participants enjoy 
pre-Shabbat 
activities.

Shmuel Pinson 
of Detroit helps 
Meidan Pinyan 
of New Hudson 
with laying 
Tefilin.

Co-chairs Lou Goldhaber, 
Lacey Foon and Samantha 
Foon with hosts Aaron F. 
Belen and Rabbi Yisrael 
Pinson.

Cousins Jessica Davidova 
and Arielle Osipov join in the 
candle-lighting ceremony led 
by Devorah Pinson.