Mendy Turen

Chabad of Springfield

[Mendy Turen @mendelturen]

This Shabbos, our Kiddush lunch will honor Officer Butch Tuxhorn, recognizing 5 years of dedication to our community and his ongoing commitment to keeping Chabad safe and secure.

Please join us in thanking Officer Tuxhorn!

Kiddush Lunch: 12:30 PM

[Mendy Turen @mendelturen]

3 years ago at the Illinois State Fair, Chabad volunteers discovered Pinchas was Jewish. Yale, an old family friend, later helped confirm it.

This year, during the Fair, Pinchas and Yale stood together at our minyan for the first time.

A beautiful full-circle moment!

[Mendy Turen @mendelturen]

You can watch my full remarks here: https://t.co/fmM799TLEV

[Mendy Turen @mendelturen]

Thankful to be part of tonight’s Menorah lighting and to speak alongside Governor Pritzker.

His message of unity and light means a great deal.

Happy Chanukah!

[Governor JB Pritzker @GovPritzker]

I’m proud and eternally grateful to be the governor of a state where we cherish our diversity.

In joining together with our Jewish community to light the menorah tonight, Illinoisans once again have reaffirmed that the light outshines darkness.

Happy Hanukkah.

[Mendy Turen @mendelturen]

You can watch my full remarks here: https://t.co/fmM799TLEV

[Mendy Turen @mendelturen]

Than you @SJRbreaking for the short video from yesterday’s special Menorah lighting with @GovPritzker!

[Mendy Turen @mendelturen]

@GovPritzker Thank you!

[Mendy Turen @mendelturen]

@yossy770 I take your lessons to heart

[Mendy Turen @mendelturen]

When my mother told me this, I was amazed.

A calendar sparked a weekly connection.

And somehow, the only two women at this gathering she didn’t know—3.5 hours from Springfield—both had stories about her son.

Small world. Big impact.

[Mendy Turen @mendelturen]

My mother was at a small gathering in Chicago—5 women, 2 she knew. The rest? Total strangers. Or so it seemed.

Then one turned to her and asked:
“Wait… are you Mrs. Turen? Is your son in Springfield?”

[Mendy Turen @mendelturen]

Then the other woman my mother didn't know chimed in: “That’s wild—my brother lives in Springfield. After his stroke, I saw a Chabad calendar on his counter. His aide used it for appointments. It gave me the idea to call Chabad.”

And since then? I’ve been visiting him weekly.

[Mendy Turen @mendelturen]

There are no words to fully capture the pain after today’s attack in Boulder. This one hits very close to home.

Some victims, including elderly individuals, were taken to the hospital, and we are praying with all our hearts for their full and speedy recovery.

[Mendy Turen @mendelturen]

Heartbroken for the victims of today’s crash in Chatham. May their families find comfort and strength.

[Mendy Turen @mendelturen]

@grok This is Springfield, Illinois

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What a spotting, while driving around Springfield today.

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@SenatorDurbin joined us for a public menorah lighting in celebration of Chanukah — a meaningful reminder of the importance of religious freedom and public expressions of faith. Wishing him well as he prepares to close this chapter of public service.

[Mendy Turen @mendelturen]

Thank you @GovPritzker for inviting us to the Pre-Passover Seder!

It's always a fun evening at the Governor's Mansion!

[Mendy Turen @mendelturen]

You can watch the invocation here: https://t.co/xm5bsT1BIE

[Mendy Turen @mendelturen]

I was deeply honored to deliver the invocation at the Illinois House of Representatives.