U.S. Army veteran, Jewish educator to speak for Chabad of West Orange

Ilya Bratman, a Jewish educator, United States Army veteran, and community leader, is the guest speaker for Shabbat dinner on Friday, November 7, at Chabad of West Orange.

Mr. Bratman will talk about his life, from immigrating from Moscow to serving in the United States Armed Forces, where he was deployed in Korea, Germany, and Iraq, and even once found himself sitting in Saddam Hussein’s former throne room. His story reflects courage, dedication, and a deep commitment to Jewish education and identity.

The program begins with candle lighting at 4:28 p.m., services, and then Shabbat dinner at 5:30. Sponsorships are available. Register at chabadwestorange.com/fnd, call (973) 325-6311, or go to chabadwestorange.com.

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