Hours after being discharged from hospital following the Bondi Beach terror attack that took the lives of fifteen Jews, among them his beloved friend and Rabbi Rabbi Eli Schlanger, Leibel Lazaroff stood on the stage of the Sydney Opera House Memorial, played piano and sang.
That moment says everything about who he is and what he brings to every room he walks into.
Since then, Leibel has taken his message to communities across North America, Chabad Houses, university campuses, gala dinners, teen Shabbatons, and young professional events. Everywhere he goes, people leave different than when they arrived.
“The response to darkness is not fear. It is more light, more Jewish pride, and more Jewish unity.”
Leibel has appeared at the CTeen International Shabbaton, Chabad Young Professionals in Austin, Illinois State University, the COCI Pegisha in California, the Impact Forum Foundation, the LEC dinner in Miami, a Lag B’Omer Kumzitz in Houston, and many other places. He sat down with Governor Greg Abbott of Texas to speak about antisemitism and Jewish identity on a national level.
The response has been extraordinary.
”We had the privilege of hosting Leibel Lazaroff at our Mega Shabbat at ISU, and the impact he had on our students was incredible. From beginning to end, the audience was completely engaged by his riveting, inspiring, and deeply empowering story. His message truly resonated with everyone in the room, and we would highly recommend him to any community or organization looking for a powerful and meaningful speaker.”
Rabbi Telsner, Chabad at ISU
“One of the most uplifting speakers I have ever heard. He has the unique ability to address difficult topics like antisemitism and personal tragedy with warmth, hope, and joy leaving people strengthened rather than discouraged. The most powerful part was seeing students immediately inspired to put on tefillin.”
Rabbi Zev Johnson, Chabad of UT Austin
“His story is powerful, but the way he told it is what made the evening so special. Real, emotional, honest, and strong. People left feeling proud, connected, and deeply grateful. The feedback from our community was beautiful ‘amazing,’ ‘moving,’ ‘uplifting.'”
Rabbi Chaim Lazaroff, Chabad Uptown Houston
Leibel is now booking select dates for communities across the country.
He is available for:
Gala Dinners · Shabbat Programs · Campus Events · Teen Shabbatons · Young Professional Nights · Community Gatherings
To bring Leibel Lazaroff to your community:
[email protected]
754-837-5709
Availability is limited. Reach out today.
