The CTeen Asia Shabbaton brought together 100 teen leaders from 17 chapters across Asia for a Shabbos of learning, friendship and inspiration in Hong Kong. The teens enjoyed services, a festive meal, singing, dancing, an “Ask Me Anything” session and a farbrengen. The program continued with mitzvah commitments and Teen Talks. The group then hiked to Victoria Peak for Havdalah overlooking the city.
“The Rebbe taught us to recognize the power of young people’s idealism to change the world,” said Rabbi Mendy Kotlarsky, chairman of CTeen International.
For teens from small Jewish communities, meeting Jewish peers was especially meaningful. Organized by CTeen International at Merkos 302 and hosted by CTeen Hong Kong, the Shabbaton celebrated Jewish unity and CTeen’s growth across Asia.