Chabad Of Westport Hosts Visiting Israeli Soldiers

Chabad of Westport was proud to host four injured soldiers from the IDF (Israeli Defense Forces) this past week.  These four soldiers were injured standing in defense of the Jewish homeland against the ever present threat of terrorist attack according to Yehuda Kantor, Rabbi of the Chabad of Westport.

Photos  By J.C. Martin For WestportLocalPress.com

"The objective was to show them love and appreciation for their heroic and selfless service. Their visit culminated with a community BBQ on Sunday and the response was inspiring" said Kantor. "The soldiers expressed how much this meant to them, to know that they aren’t alone and that despite the physical distance between Westport and Israel there is no distance whatsoever emotionally!!"

Pictured above are (L to R), Lyle Katz, David Sussman, Joseph Jaffe, Hy Saporta, Former Westport Selectman Avi Kaner, Mendel Ciment, Gadi Slade, Ed Levin, Dan Ventura, Rabbi Yehuda Kantor, Dori Konig , Savid Bomback together with the soldiers whose names are withheld for security reasons.