Iyyar 2 - Fri, May 10 2024
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In 1991, Blayne Lastman, resurrected the Bad Boy name and reputation. Inheriting his father Mel’s gusto, Blayne beat all odds and went on to implement an innovative strategy that would later be replicated by many in the industry. His eclectic ideas and gimmicks infused shoppers with excitement and captured an enormous amount of media attention catapulting Bad Boy’s popularity through the roof!

His business expertise is surpassed only by his dedication to community. Together with his wife Adrienne, they have devoted themselves to various praiseworthy causes, including full commitment, from the beginning, to Chabad on the Avenues vision. But the Lastman’s were still not content; they insisted on inspiring their children Samantha and Bradley to follow in their charitable ways.

Enchanting, engaging, giving, altruistic, caring and bright are just a few of the innumerable ways to describe Justine Codron. With her strong traditional South African/Israeli roots, she dedicates much of her day educating and inspiring impressionable young minds. Her devotion to Anthony, her loving husband, and her beautiful children, Jessie, Chiara and Jay, is unparalleled.


Motivated by a profound love for every Jew and spurred by a boundless optimism,
Chabad sets into motion a dazzling array of programs and services to serve Jews from all walks of life.