Join us for a meaningful Tisha B’Av with Prayer, Study & Reflection

SATURDAY NIGHT, 2 AUGUST 2025
AT CHABAD NORTH SHORE 6:30 PM
Maariv and Eichah followed by Guest Speaker, Video interview and film.

Join us for a meaningful Tisha B’Av evening of prayer, reflection, and inspiration — featuring a Holocaust survivor’s story, and a first-ever interview with freed hostages Sapir Cohen and Sasha Troufanov, and a gripping animated film.

TALK BY SURVIVOR PETER BARUCH

A unique opportunity to hear Peter Baruch's fascinating story of survival of the Holocaust.

Born in 1938 in Łódź, Poland, Peter Baruch escaped the Holocaust with his parents thanks to life-saving visas from Japanese diplomat Chiune Sugihara. Their journey took them through Russia and Japan before finding refuge in New Zealand.

Peter shares his story with schools and communities, dedicating his life to Holocaust education and remembrance. He continues to inspire thousands with his message of resilience, hope, and the importance of never forgetting.

First Ever Joint Interview with Freed Hostages Sapir Cohen & Sasha Troufanov

On October 7, 2023, Israeli couple Sapir Cohen and Sasha Troufanov were kidnapped by Hamas and held hostage in Gaza for over 15 monthsbbbbb.

In their first interview since their release, they share a moving story of pain, faith, and the inner strength that carried them through — a powerful testament to the Jewish spirit and the miracles that brought them home.

Legend of Destruction: A gripping animated film portraying the destruction of Jerusalem

A powerful animated film depicting the destruction of the Second Beit HaMikdash through striking still images and narration.

It highlights how internal division and sinat chinam (baseless hatred) led to devastation, offering a poignant reminder of the past and its lessons for today.