In a way, the Andrusiers’ progress was reminiscent of the Chabad movement’s overall growth in San Diego County from a single center opened by Rabbi Yonah Fradkin in 1975 at San Diego State University to today’s 30 Chabad centers under his jurisdiction in San Diego County and environs. Rabbi Elly Andrusier of Irvine, California, is Rabbi Rafi Andrusier’s big brother. Rebbetzin Chaya Andrusier said Sunday’s dedication was a “celebration of community” to “gather, grow, connect, and create lasting Jewish memories.”Rabbi Rafi Andrusier recalled the story of the Israelites crossing the Red Sea. Rabbi Rafi Andrusier presented him with a tzedakah box symbolizing the gift he gave to the congregation. *Donald H. Harrison is publisher and editor of San Diego Jewish World.