Chabad of SE Morris County gala celebrates new property
More than 300 people attended Chabad of SE Morris County’s 2025 gala at the Brooklake Country Club in Florham Park on June 11. Dr. Eliott Brown received the Pillar of Kindness award; Tanya Helfand, Esq., was the Women of Valor awardee; and Kira and Denis Shmuler earned the Community Leadership award. The evening included dining, live music, and stories to celebrate the unbreakable spirit of Jewish strength and pride.
Gani Goodman, co-director of Chabad at Drew University with her husband, Rabbi Aaron Goodman, told stories of resilience and Jewish pride on campus after October 7. “Chabad at Drew’s growth over this past year has been remarkable,” she said. “So many students have strengthened their connection to Judaism and to Israel. It’s inspiring to see.”
The evening’s highlight was the announcement by Rabbi Shalom Lubin, Chabad of SE Morris County’s founder, that after years of searching, Chabad has closed on a new property in Florham Park.
Honorees described how they connected with Chabad and how much they appreciate the work Chabad does locally in the community, especially through the Thankful Thursdays and the Caring Kitchen weekly deliveries to the homebound.
To help volunteer at the Caring Kitchen, or for more information, go to ChabadCares.com or call (973) 377-0707.
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