OUR COMMUNITY

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s we pray for our 
brothers and sisters 
in Israel in a world 
that currently seems filled 
with unknown, the impor-
tance of community events 
that celebrate unity cannot be 
overstated. 
Recently, Farber Hebrew 
Day School held an event 
that captivated the hearts of 
our community, the “Joyous 
Echoes: A Night of Nachas 
Concert featuring NACHAS!” 
Together, the community 
experienced an evening filled 
with enchanting melodies 
and harmonious tunes that 
resonated with the spirit of 
togetherness.
 At Berkley High School, the 
auditorium was adorned with 
vibrant lights that illuminated 
the room, creating an inviting 
ambiance for the attendees. 
The event, organized by a 
dedicated group of commu-
nity members, including Josh 
Faber, Penina Forta, Shirli 
Gotlib and Rachie Lefkowitz, 
aimed to provide an oppor-
tunity for everyone to come 
together and share in the joy 
of music.
The “Joyous Echoes” con-
cert showcased a diverse range 
of songs, featuring NACHAS, 
a musician from the tri-state 
area. The program highlight-
ed various genres of music, 
from classic Jewish songs, like 
“
Am Yisrael Chai” to newer 
Jewish pop hits, like “Magic 
in the Air” and “This is The 
Moment,” ensuring there was 

something for everyone in the 
audience.
The concert’s opening act 
featured a children’s choir, 
their innocent voices echo-
ing through the hall, filling 
it with pure joy as they sang 
“Hatikvah.” As the night pro-
gressed, attendees were treat-
ed to a performance by the 
musically talented NACHAS, 
contributing to the symphony 
of happiness that permeated 
the air. 
What made the “Joyous 
Echoes” concert truly special 
was the active participation 
of community members. 
Alongside the professional 
musician, the Farber mascot 
“Blaze” took to the stage, 
dancing with NACHAS and 
sharing the love for music 
with the audience as well. This 
inclusive approach created an 
atmosphere of camaraderie, 
breaking down barriers and 
fostering a sense of unity 
within the community.

Farber Hebrew Day School holds 
community concert to foster unity.
Joyous Echoes

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Event Chairs Shirli Gotlib, Penina 
Forta and Rachie Lefkowitz

NACHAS shared the microphone with the audience.

Sofia Levenzon-Williams, Leora Gonik, DeeDee 
Lefkowitz, Leora Doppelt, Nili Feldman and 
Emunah Gertner enjoy the concert.

Joy echoes 
from the full 
audience at the 
concert.