Erica and Bryan Giller and family partnered with the non-profit organization Sharing Seats to celebrate the bat mitzvah of their twin daughters, Abby and Hannah, by welcoming i-Shine children from both Teaneck and the Five Towns to the New York Rangers Game vs. the Phoenix Coyotes on Monday March 24. i-Shine is a Chai Lifeline after-school program for children living with illness and loss in their family.

The Gillers, who are huge Rangers fans, wanted to share their simcha in a very unique way. The children were welcomed into a private suite where they were provided with Rangers memorabilia gift bags, enjoyed a delicious glatt kosher dinner, and met former players from the New York Rangers who signed autographs and mingled with the crowd. It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience and the children were treated like royalty while enjoying the best seats in the house. Of course, the Rangers won in overtime to cap off a magical evening! i-Shine wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to the very special bat mitzvah girls and to the entire Giller family. For information on creating your bar or bat mitzvah chessed project with the help of Sharing Seats, email [email protected].