There were many events that influenced and inspired Yoram Eliyahu throughout his life. These events helped shape his present dedication to his community.
One of Yoram's earliest inspirations came from Chabad, a large Jewish movement that provides outreach and educational activities for Jews. He first encountered them during his three-year term in the Israeli army. He was impressed with how they provided food and drinks to the soldiers of his unit during holidays and lifted their morale by singing and dancing.
At the age of 25, Yoram again encountered Chabad while visiting Crown Heights, Brooklyn where Rabbi Lubavitch Menachem Mendel Schneerson was providing his wine blessing ceremony that occurred three times a year.
Yoram personally met with Rabbi Schneerson and was inspired by his kindness and the experience left a powerfully positive impact on him. After his first attendance, Yoram returned for each and every wine ceremony conducted thereafter.
Yoram has since continued to be an active member and supporter of the Chabad movement. He and his family are members of the Kings Point Chabad where Yoram also worked hard to bring a famous Israeli Cantor. Furthermore, Yoram and his family consistently volunteer in Chabad of Flushing as well.
Yoram Eliyahu is actively involved with Chabad of Flushing and has been working with this organization for the past ten years. His involvement began when Yoram became aware of the many Jewish families .. read more
A small synagogue in Yoram Eliyahu's hometown, Kirat-Shmona, was damaged by missile fire during Israel's second war with Lebanon. The building's structure had been severely damaged. When Yoram heard news of this, he immediately felt compelled to help. He donated funds to assist in fixing the damage. Feeling that such an event went beyond just physical damage, however, Yoram felt that something more should be done to assist this congregation.
He also donated a new Torah to in order to boost morale and give back to his hometown..
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