|
| |
|
The month of Nissan started this week. It is the month of Passover, when we celebrate our ancestors’ exodus from Egypt. But although the Exodus occurred more than 3,300 years ago, our sages remind us that in every generation, and indeed every single day, a Jew must view himself as having left Egypt too.
We all deal with our own Egypts—the various inhibitions that restrain us from being who we should be—and when we break free that is as great as the original Exodus.
Moreover, the name of the month itself implies that we can still experience a miraculous exodus even today. The word “Nissan” shares a root with the word “nes” – meaning, “miracle.” So not only can we break free from our inhibitions, we can do so in the most miraculous way possible, just like our ancestors did, and just as the Jewish people have done throughout history.
Our existence is miraculous in the first place, so it isn’t out of the question for us to demand that we continue seeing miracles. So as this month of miracles is now upon us, we turn to G‑d and demand that He show us revealed miracles: may the Israeli hostages be freed, may the IDF succeed in its mission of protecting the Land of Israel, and may we finally experience the ultimate miracle – the coming of Moshiach!
Shabbat shalom,
|
 |
Last Friendship Circle of the Year — Pesach Edition — Sunday, April 14 |
|
 |
|
|
April 14 at the Chabad Community Campus, 1:30-3pm
|
|
|
Community Pre-Passover Friday Night Dinner! April 19 |
|
|
|
|
|
REGISTER HERE
|
|
|
Pickleball at Chabad Courts Free trial Sundays, through April 21 |
|
|
|
|
|
April is National Pickleball Month!
Register for a time slot
|
|
|
 |
Shabbat Times
|
 |
|
Shabbat Candle Lighting (Tazria): |
|
Friday, Apr. 12
7:26 pm
|
|
Shabbat Ends: |
|
Shabbat, Apr. 13
8:26 pm
|
|
|
|
|
|
 |
|
| |
|
|
Kiddush
|
|
|
This weeks kiddush is sponsored by
Anonymous & Lee & Cindy Cohen
Consider marking your occasion! Reserve either on-line or call the office!
|
|
|
|
|
 |
What's Happening?
|
 |
Pre-Passover Fair
Monday, Apr. 15, 2024 - 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Model matza bakery, music, face painting, bouncy castle — great for the family. $15 includes BBQ dinner!
More Info »
New: Kids and Family Seder
Monday, Apr. 22, 2024 - 6:00 pm
Warm, child-focused program to keep the kids involved; all the food you'd expect at a seder plus more with a modern zing. No experience necessary!
More Info »
Community Passover Seder
Monday, Apr. 22, 2024 - 7:45 pm
Enjoy a meaningful and interactive Seder with all ages and stages in a warm and inviting atmosphere and gourmet Passover cuisine.
More Info »
Community Passover Seder
Tuesday, Apr. 23, 2024 - 8:30 pm
Enjoy a meaningful and interactive Seder with all ages and stages in a warm and inviting atmosphere and gourmet Passover cuisine.
More Info »
|
| |
|
|
|
|
 |
|
|
|
Services Times |
|
|
|
|
|
Our Daily Service Schedule
- Sunday 8:30 am
- Monday thru Friday, 7:00 am
- Friday evenings, 10 minutes after candle lighting
- Shabbat and Yamim Tovim, 9:30 am, Mincha/Ma'ariv approx 10 minutes before candle lighting time (of the evening before)
On special days, and on federal holidays, our schedule might be different. Check with the shul.
|
|
|
New Shul Info WhatsApp Chat |
|
|
|
|
|
Please join this WhatsApp group that will be limited to Shul Events and Happenings, Life Cycle Notifications, etc. This is strictly for outgoing messages and will not be available for commenting by users. (Only admins can send out messages.)
You may opt in or out at any time.
If anyone feels that something is important for the community to hear, you can message the admins. Thanks, Rabbi Deitsch
https://chat.whatsapp.com/HdakZ1OKxWm1rrGuoxVBDY
|
|
|
Look Out for New Email Addresses |
|
|
|
|
|
They are coming: We're rolling out new ChabadNova.org email addresses for emails coming from ChabadNova staff. For example, this email comes from '[email protected]'. This will provide assurance that emails are coming from Chabad and not from a spoofed or hacked email account.
|
|
|
You Can Make a Difference! |
|
|
|
|
|
The Friendship Circle of Northern Virginia was founded on the idea that within each person is a soul, regardless of any limitations that may surround it, regardless of whatever natural gifts we may have or lack, regardless of what obstacles and challenges we may confront, our souls are sacred and worthy of boundless love.
Yarden Grossman has a special page for donations here!
The Friendship Circle touches so many...
… The child with special needs looks forward to weekly visits from his or her teenage friends.
… The teenage volunteer learns the value of giving, and cherishes the experience of making a difference in a child’s life.
… The child’s family gets a needed respite, and the pleasure of seeing their child become part of the community circle.
Read more here!
Donate to Friendship Circle
|
|
|
REGISTER HERE
