Courtesy of Masbia) This weekend marked a significant moment of unity and service as members of Mayor Eric Adams’ Jewish Advisory Council gathered at the historic Congregation Orach Chaim for Masbia’s annual Chop ‘n Pack event. The event, under the spiritual leadership of Rabbi Benjamin Skydell, the venerable rabbi of Orach Chaim, and Rabbi Alexander Rapaport, the dynamic ED of Masbia, saw a diverse turnout from across the city’s Jewish community and beyond, all converging to support Masbia’s noble cause of addressing food insecurity in New York City.

Masbia, known for its dedication to fighting hunger with dignity and compassion, welcomed volunteers to prepare and pack containers of fruits and vegetables, along with DIY hamantash ingredient kits for its pantry clients. The Chop ‘n Pack event serves not just as a campaign against hunger, but as a vibrant example of community solidarity and the collective effort to make a tangible difference in the lives of New Yorkers.

In the spirit of unity and tradition, Masbia’s annual Chop ‘n Pack event took a remarkable turn with the display of a special 50-pound hamantash, graciously baked by Strauss Bakery. This unique gesture served as a powerful symbol in the fight against hunger, especially poignant as the event took place just three weeks shy of Purim.

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