Due to the severe blizzard, CTeen participants from California were left stranded in New York as travel plans were abruptly halted. In response, the Lubavitch Youth Organization quickly mobilized, transforming the unexpected delay into an opportunity for meaningful engagement and growth.

Renowned educator Rabbi Manis Friedman stepped forward to lead a special two-day yeshivah at the Levi Yitzchok Library, creating an immersive and uplifting learning experience for the teens of California.

He spoke about Hashgachah Pratis — Divine Providence — explaining that what appears to be disruption carries purpose, and that challenges present opportunities for growth that would otherwise not occur.

Westlake Village, CA shliach Rabbi Mendy Friedman–who brought some 40 teens for the weekend–expressed heartfelt appreciation to Rabbi Manis and the Lubavitch Youth Organization for their leadership, noting that they had transformed what could have been wasted down time into two days of inspiration, and meaningful growth.