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| Wednesday - 19 Kislev Farbrengen and Free Dinner
Free event - Dinner served
RSVP on-line
Guest speaker Rabbi Levy Wineberg is an author, scholar and shliach to Johannesburg, South Africa since 1983. During his tenures as Rosh Yeshiva, Rosh Kollel and as head of the Machon LeHoraah (Semicha) he founded, he has educated and inspired two generations of students of Talmud, Halacha, and Chasidic studies. Famous for his ability to explain complex subjects in simple terms, Rabbi Wineberg has a gift for illustrating abstract ideas with a pungent story and a pithy aphorism.
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This week’s Torah portion, Vayishlach, describes the meeting between Jacob and his brother Esau after many years of separation and animosity. On the surface it seems that they reconciled and Esau no longer wanted to kill Jacob. He even invited Jacob and his entire family to settle in his land.
But the traditional view is that Esau can never truly change his colors. While he may pretend to suddenly get along with Jacob, he will always remain Esau and will continue working to find ways to undermine his brother.
The challenge we face as Jews, especially in today’s modern world, is the allure of fitting in and having people say nice things about us. But let us not forget that while it’s nice to have friends in the world at large, the Jewish people will always be different and we will never be like everyone else.
That, my friends, is the key to our survival.
Shabbat shalom.
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Judaism 201: Chanukah: The Last Pit Stop Before Darkness — December 17 |
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This set of classes are intended for those who feel like they already know a bit about Torah and the holidays, and would like to explore on a deeper level. These classes will be about once per month
Our next class is...
Chanukah: The Last Pit Stop Before Darkness
Tuesday, December 17, 8pm
(rescheduled from Wed., Dec 18)
While many consider Chanukah the least of the major holidays, some argue otherwise. The S'fas Emes says that Chanukah is the key to the survival of the Jewish people for the past 2000 years. Extra: some consider Chanukah the oldest holiday in the world — what's that about?
It's guaranteed that you will not look at Chanukah the same way after this class.
The Judaism 201 classes are for men and women, and are at 8pm at the shul.
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Chanukah Pajamika — Family Shabbat Dinner |
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This month's family Shabbat Dinner will be "Chanukah Pajamika"! Dress Up!
Friday December 20, 2019
Candle-lighting and Family Sing along: 4:30 pm
Shabbat Dinner: 5:00 pm
RSVP On-Line!
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Dec 23 - Grand Menorah Lighting - Fairfax Square |
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Dec 24 - 5th Annual Flip Like a Latke at the Trampoline Park |
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$10/person - $25/family
RSVP On-Line or by calling the Office
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Weekly Torah Discussion - Tuesday Nights |
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Tuesday Nights - 8:00 pm
Learn new parsha insights that, in turn, relate to everyday life.
Taugh by Rabbi Mendel Deitsch.
Come check it out!
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Mind2Mind - Thursday Nights |
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Join one of our personalized study groups and maximize your learning potential. Groups focused on Jewish Mysticism, the weekly Torah portion, Intro Talmud, Advanced Talmud, and more...
Thursday evenings 7:45-9 pm — through December 19
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Shabbat Times
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Friday, Dec. 13
4:30 pm
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Shabbat, Dec. 14
5:32 pm
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Kiddush
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This week's kiddush is sponsored by Glenn & Marie Taubman in gratitude for the numerous Blessings bestowed upon them; in honor of their successful trip to Eretz Yisrael; and for the yahrzeit of their special friend, Jonathan Maultasch (z'l), Yaakov Chaim ben Mordechai Yonah.
Consider marking your occasion! Reserve either on-line or call the office!
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What's Happening?
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Kiddush Sponsor: Glenn & Marie Taubman
Shabbat, Dec. 14, 2019
The Kiddush is sponsored by Glenn & Marie Taubman in gratitude for the numerous Blessings bestowed upon us; in honor of our successful trip to Eretz Yisrael; and for the yahrzeit of our special friend, Jonathan Maultasch (z'l), Yaakov Chaim ben Mordechai Yonah.
JLI: Worrier to Warrior
Monday, Dec. 16, 2019 - 7:45 pm - 9:00 pm
This course offers formulas to remain upbeat and happy despite hardships, feelings of guilt, or personal inadequacy. Based on the mystical text of the Tanya chapters 26–34, this course studies spiritual mechanisms that allow one to survive—and thrive—despite life’s difficulties.
Judaism 201: Beyond the Basics - Chanukah
Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2019 - 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Chanukah - The Last Pit Stop Before Darkness
While many consider Chanukah the least of the major holidays, some argue otherwise. The S’fas Emes says that Chanukah is the key to the survival of the Jewish people for the past 2000 years. Extra: Some consider Chanukah the oldest holiday in the world — what’s that about?
Weekly Parsha Discussion
Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2019 - 8:00 pm
Join us for an insightful torah discussion relating the parsha of the week to our daily lives— led by Rabbi Mendel Deitsch
Yud Tes Kislev Farbrangen
Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019 - 12:00 pm
A special Farbrangen celebrating the "birthday of Chassidus". Free event - Dinner served With guest speaker Rabbi Levy Wineberg, an author, scholar and shliach to Johannesburg, South Africa since 1983.
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Mind2Mind Learning
Thursday, Dec. 19, 2019 - 7:45 pm - 9:00 pm
Join one of our personalized study groups and maximize your learning potential. Groups focused on Jewish Mysticism, the weekly Torah portion, Intro Talmud, Advanced Talmud, and more...
Flip Like A Latke
Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2019 - 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Our Fifth Annual "Flip Like A Latke" event at Flight Trampoline Park. We're reserved it, exclusively for Chabad and friends, from 6pm to 7pm. $10/person; $25/family
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Chinese and a Movie
Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2019 - 5:30 pm
Chinese Food Buffet, Kids Program, Explanations of the Yiddish you may have missed the first time, $12/person or $30/family
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Rosh Chodesh Chanukah Event: Essential Oils
Thursday, Dec. 26, 2019 - 7:00 pm
An evening of inspiration, relaxation, and rejuvenation. Create your own personalized blend of essential oils and products to take home. Includes menorah lighting, donuts, hot latkes, and more.
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A Paradox
It’s a paradox: The greatest revelations are to be found not in meditation, study and prayer, but in the mundane world
—but only if you would rather be meditating, studying and praying.
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By the Numbers |
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16 Menorah Facts Every Jew Should Know
The word menorah is Hebrew for “lamp,” and generally refers to the eight-branched candelabra that we light on the Jewish holiday of Chanukah.
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The Kiss
Twenty years after Jacob stole the blessing, he was about to meet Esau once more. There was much at stake, not only for Jacob and his family, but for all of the cosmos.
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Parshat Vayishlach
Jacob returns to the Holy Land after a 20-year stay in Charan, and sends angel-emissaries to Esau in hope of a reconciliation, but his messengers report that his brother is on the warpath with 400 armed men. Jacob prepares for war, prays, and sends Esau a large gift (consisting of hundreds of heads of livestock) to appease him.
That night, Jacob ferries his family and possessions across the Jabbok River; he, however, remains behind and encounters the angel that embodies the spirit of Esau, with whom he wrestles until daybreak. Jacob suffers a dislocated hip but vanquishes the supernal creature, who bestows on him the name Israel, which means “he who prevails over the divine.”
Jacob and Esau meet, embrace and kiss, but part ways. Jacob purchases a plot of land near Shechem, whose crown prince—also called Shechem— abducts and rapes Jacob’s daughter Dinah. Dinah’s brothers Simeon and Levi avenge the deed by killing all male inhabitants of the city , after rendering them vulnerable by convincing them to circumcise themselves.
Jacob journeys on. Rachel dies while giving birth to her second son, Benjamin, and is buried in a roadside grave near Bethlehem. Reuben loses the birthright because he interferes with his father’s marital life. Jacob arrives in Hebron, to his father Isaac, who later dies at age 180. (Rebecca has passed away before Jacob’s arrival.)
Our Parshah concludes with a detailed account of Esau’s wives, children and grandchildren; the family histories of the people of Seir, among whom Esau settled; and a list of the eight kings who ruled Edom, the land of Esau’s and Seir’s descendants.
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