Archive for September, 2008
Chabad of Suffern puts Focus on Fun - The Journal News - Lower Hudson, NY
In an effort to counter the traditional belief that nobody actually enjoys Hebrew school, Rabbi Shmuel Gancz and his wife, Devorah, sought to put a twist on the traditional model with the Chabad of Suffern’s newly created Hebrew school… To celebrate Rosh Hashana - the Jewish new year, which began …
Rosh Hashanah: SoCal Jewish Community Ushers In 5769 - MSNBC - Los Angeles, CA
Rabbi Simcha Backman of Chabad Jewish Center in Glendale told the Burbank Leader he will use his sermon to focus on the positive elements in people’s lives amid the sluggish economy, emphasizing a Yiddish proverb: “If you think well, it will be well.” “The Jewish New Year is a instance of introspect…
No Cartoon Today Sep 30
Shana Tova!Have a Good Year!No cartoon today, it’s Rosh HaShana, the Jewish New Year! -Dry Bones- Israel’s Political Comic Strip Since 1973Original post by Yaakov Kirschen
Rosh Hashana calls for Introspection - S. Petersburg Times - FL
Many Jews will spend Tuesday and Wednesday in synagogue. While most require membership to attend services during the holidays, there are a few places to go for free. That’s how we reconnected two years ago when we weren’t affiliated with a synagogue. Chabad of Pinellas with Rabbi Shalom Adler, Chaba…
‘Ask a Rabbi’ Web Feature Flooded by Queries - Daily News - NY
On an average day, about 200 questions are fielded by 40 rabbis on the Brooklyn-based Web site Chabad.org… In the weeks leading up to today’s celebration of Rosh Hashana, however, the number of questions ballooned to more than 1,000… “You just take it person by person, really,” said Rabbi Motti …
The New Year becomes a Hands-on Experience - Greenwich instance - CT
In preparation of the Jewish new year Rosh Hashana, the Hebrew School at Chabad of Greenwich made the traditional horn used so that God can produce out all Jewish citizens ask for forgiveness for their sins during the holiday, said Rabbi Schneur Wilhelm, who conducted the program… that was a culmi…
Torah at Chabad Jewish Center - The Somerset Reporter - NJ
For the last 10 months the Chabad Jewish Center in Basking ridge has been preparing to construct history. On Sept. 21, 350 citizens gathered at the Chabad Jewish Center for a culturally rich historical event. Never before has Basking Ridge been witness to such a celebration. Looking like a mini wedd…
Holiday Sounds Brought to the Sick - Baltimore Sun - MA
Baltimore attracts so many folks to its world-class hospitals, “I couldn’t do it on my own,” said Rabbi Levi Druk, who with his wife, Chani, directs the Chabad-Lubavitch of Downtown Baltimore. The Chabad center is part of an worldly organization of Hasidic Jews that emphasizes outreach to other Jews…
Island’s Jews Celebrate New Year - Kauai Graden Island News - HI
Another local Jewish group, Chabad Kaua‘i, is hosting more “home-style” services at a rented Kapahi house, offering traditional prayer, communal meals and discussions of faith to those interested. “Everywhere in the world where Jewish public are, we want to have a community, so we offer trad…
Shana Tova
Shana Tova, a Happy Jewish New Year to us all!! Tonight is Erev Rosh HaShana, the start of the High Holidays. -Dry Bones- Israel’s Political Comic Strip Since 1973Original post by Yaakov Kirschen















