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December 2010 / Kislev 5771 Cover Photograph Featured in

‘Tis the season to be Jewish…

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Feature Article

Myths and

Facts

About Chabad Is what you think about Chabad MYTH or FACT? You may be surprised. Take a few minutes to browse through these FAQs and you’ll have a better understanding of what Chabad is all about.

MYTH:

You have to be religious to participate in programs offered by Chabad.

FACT:

Chabad is inclusive and non-judgmental, and our programs are open to all Jews. In fact, the majority of people who participate in programs at Chabad are not Orthodox. The teachings of Chabad are imbued with the renowned Chassidic spirit and joy, but in no way is the commitment to a religious lifestyle a prerequisite to one’s acceptance at Chabad functions.

MYTH:

Chabad’s goal is to make me religious.

FACT:

Chabad is not out to make one religious. Chabad is an educational organization dedicated to helping every Jew, regardless of background, affiliation, or personal level of observance, to increase their level of Jewish knowledge, enthusiasm, and commitment. Chabad invites you to explore the complex areas of Jewish religion, tradition, and practice in an openminded and non-judgmental atmosphere. All of Chabad’s classes, programs, and services are designed to heighten the awareness and lend valuable insight into one’s heritage, traditions, religious practice, laws and rituals. Each individual is invited to participate, study, and learn. Each individual makes his or her own respective religious lifestyle decisions at his or her own pace. Each mitzvah stands on its own as an important step in ones personal growth.

MYTH:

Chabad does not consider Reform, Conservative, or non-practicing Jews as “real” Jews.

FACT:

Chabad avoids labeling other Jews, since it tends to divide and create barriers between us. Jewish Law has traditionally considered anyone born of a Jewish mother or converted in accordance with Halacha to be a Jew, regardless of his or her degree of observance. The Lubavitcher Rebbe delivered a stinging rebuke to Orthodox elements in the USA and Israel for publicly belittling nonOrthodox Jews.

MYTH:

Chabad does not accept converts.

FACT:

Chabad follows traditional Jewish Law which states that any non-Jew who feels sincerely convinced of the beauty and relevance of Torah, who is prepared to follow the traditions of Israel, and therefore, wishes to join the community of Israel, is welcomed as a convert.

The conversion process requires immersion in a kosher mikvah, circumcision for men, and most importantly, acceptance of the disciplines and practices of Judaism - all under authorized rabbinic supervision.

MYTH:

Chabad does not support Israel.

FACT:

Chabad is deeply involved in defending Israel and its right to exist, throughout all its boundaries. Many Chabadniks serve in the IDF and others contribute practical and spiritual

support to the troops. Chabad has over 150 centers in Israel, as well as dozens of educational facilities around the country. Lubavitch trained Rabbis often complete their training is Israeli yeshivot. The Rebbe himself encouraged support of the UJA.

MYTH:

Women occupy a secondary position in Chabad philosophy.

FACT:

Different, yes. Secondary? No! The high standing of Jewish women in Chabad is central to the survival of Judaism. As the cornerstone of Jewish family life, the woman can attain a profound and meaningful spirituality, one that fulfils her deepest needs and aspirations opening fresh perspectives on self-understanding, growth and Torah knowledge. Ignorance, misconceptions, and outright myths about Jewish women have prevailed until very recently, turning many people away from an appreciation of Torah and a traditional Jewish lifestyle. Chabad is working to correct those misconceptions.

About the Cover Michael Ohayon lights the menorah as Shmuli Novack, left, of Chabad Lubavitch of Northeast Florida, looks on during a Hanukkah celebration at the Jacksonville Landing Sunday evening.

This photo was featured in the National Geographic - Holidays Around the World.

- Chanukah 2004

Rabbi’s Message

Jacksonville’s tallest Menorah stands proud at the Jacksonville Landing.

Cover Story

What Happened to the Darkness?

Ever eat a doughnut and wonder where the hole went? This age old quandary has plagued carbohydrate-saturated humanity for years. Yet the answer still evades us.

A similar question, though less popular, has been asked by great Jewish thinkers of the past: When one lights a candle in a dark room, where does the darkness go?

The answer is that darkness is a non-entity; it is simply the absence of light. Once a candle is lit, the darkness dissipates.

When igniting a small flame in a dark room, the room immediately becomes illuminated with the light of the candle. Even the smallest flame is enough to expel the darkness. Because darkness is nothing.

On Chanukah we light candles. We start with one candle, enough for the initial expulsion of darkness. Each day we go a step further in brightening our world with another candle, until the light reaches its ultimate goal: to completely dispel the darkness.

This is the ongoing battle we face every day.

In a world where G-dliness is, say, not on everyone’s list of priorities, one may feel at times that darkness is, in fact, prevailing. It may seem that the mundane is sometimes taking more precedence in our daily lives and directing our every day activities. To combat the darkness that conceals the G-dly light, we must light that small candle, bring that little bit of G-dliness back into our lives.

Chabad aims to bring the light of Chanukah to the entire Jewish community, and is proud to provide you with an exciting variety of programs and activities for the entire family. From public menorah lightings to latke parties and concerts, you can be sure to experience Chanukah on a whole new level of radiance.

We look forward to greeting you at one (or more) of our many events.

Happy Chanukah from all of us at Chabad!

Rabbi Levi Vogel Chabad of S. Augustine

‘Tis the season to be Jewish…’

As the Jacksonville Jewish Community anticipates the arrival of the holiday of Chanukah; Chabad’s attention is directed towards the “Annual Chanukah at the Landing” event to be held on Sunday, December 5th.

“If you think that Jews don’t have fun in December, you have yet to attend this exciting celebration of Jewish culture and pride”, according to Rabbi Yoseph Kahanov, regional director of Chabad in Northeast Fl. The fun-filled afternoon will feature a variety of kiosks and exhibitions, including: ∙ Judaica Gifts, books and more

and join a single procession towards the Jacksonville Landing, Hogan Street entrance, where the Chanukah event will take place.

Back again this year is the all time kids favorite, the popular “Mad Science Show and Exhibition”.

Mad Science is designed to spark the imagination and curiosity of children and adults through an interactive live presentation, theatrical production and a unique assortment of innovative fun-filled hands-on activities.

Dignitaries and Public officials will convey Chanukah greetings and well wishes to the Jewish community. ∙ Olive Press Demonstration The grand Menorah ∙ Free Latkes! lighting will be held at 4:30 - 5:00 pm. ∙ Chanukah Arts ‘N’ Crafts ∙ Candle Making

Chanukah, the Jewish festival celebrating ∙ Popcorn and Cotton Candy the liberation and ∙ Face Painting rededication of the ∙ Chanukah Donut Decorating ∙ Hot Dogs, Deli and Falafel ancient Temple in ∙ Make your own Menorah Factory Jerusalem begins at ∙ Free Raffle! ∙ Carnival Games and Inflatables sundown Wednesday, December 1st This year’s event will feature live and is celebrated for 8 days. The Festival entertainment, a Grand Chanukah Family is marked by the lighting of an eightCarnival and Fair and, as always, the kindling pronged candelabrum called a Menorah, of Jacksonville’s tallest Menorah. or Chanukiah, commemorating the symbol of victory of a small Jewish army against Kicking off the event is the annual Chanukah a vastly oppressive Assyrian Greek regime Car Parade – a beautiful demonstration of during the 2nd century BCE. Jewish pride and solidarity. Over one hundred vehicles, adorned with custom designed The Annual Menorah Lighting and Fair Chanukah flags, (free to all participants) are is open to the public and free of charge. expected to join the caravan towards the Participants will be treated to delicious hot Landing under Police Escort. potato latkes and prizes. ∙ Hand Made Jewelry

∙ Menorahs From Around the World

The convoy will gather at 12:30 pm and depart 12:50 sharp from Chabad regional headquarters in Mandarin. Southside, Beaches, and St. Augustine locations will gather 12:00 and depart at 12:20 sharp.

All locations will meet-up along the way

If you’re looking for good, kosher family Chanukah entertainment, don’t miss this spectacular celebration.

For more information regarding the parade and/or program, please contact your nearest Chabad Center.

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Services, Classes, Events & Programs Chabad Headquarters, The Shul, Mandarin

Chabad Southside 11271 Alumni Way

10129 Haley Rd. • Jacksonville, FL 32257

Jacksonville, Fl 32246

Phone. 904.262.6641 Fax. 904.880.0787

Phone. 904.646.4434

www.ChabadJacksonville.org

www.SouthsideChabad.com

Chabad Yoseph Kahanov Founder/Director Rivkie Kahanov Cofounder/Director Nechamie Browd Special Programming The Shul Yoseph Kahanov Rabbi Mendy Browd Assistant Rabbi

Shmuli and Chana Novack, Directors Classes Hebrew Reading Course Mondays – 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM Window to your Soul - Weekly Torah Study Wednesday - 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM Lunch ‘n Learn Anytime!

Classes: Daily Rambam-Miamondies.

Daily Chassidus.

Exploring the Talmud.

Torah Studies for women Chassidus Before Davening Shabbat Services: Friday Night 5:30 PM , Saturday Morning 9:20 AM, Saturday Mincha (call or visit website for times).

Chabad Southside

Services Friday Night Services and Dinner 7:00 PM Shabbat Services and Luncheon 10:30 AM

Chabad At the Beaches 521 A1A N • Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082

Chabad Headquarters

Phone. 904.543.9301 www.chabadbeaches.com

Nochum & Leah Kurinsky Directors Eli Wilansky Assistant

Daily Services: Shachris: Sunday 9:00 AM. Monday - Friday 7:00 AM. Mincha/Maariv 5:30 PM.

Chabad @ the Beaches

Sunday: Sunday Morning Minyan 9:20 AM Beaches Hebrew School 9:45 AM-11:30 AM

Programs:

Monthly “Shabbos Live” Friday Night Oneg Junior Minyan Mesibat Shabbat Café Chabad JTC. Chabad Women’s Group

Programs Chabad Day School See story on page 5 Ganeinu – Early Childhood Development Center Hebrew School 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM On Campus Programming Prison Chaplaincy See story on page 5 Jewish Women’s Circle Monthly Mommy and Me

Monday: Recovery Meeting 7:00 PM Halacha Class 7:00 PM Chabad of S. Augustine

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Jewish Women’s Circle Monthly, 8:00 PM Tuesday: Mommy and Me 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Wednesday:

Chabad of S. Augustine 604 S. Tree Garden Drive St. Augustine, FL 32086 Phone. 904.521.8664 www.ChabadSAugustine.com

Levi & Fraidy Vogel Directors Friday Night Shabbat Dinners 6:30 PM Mens Tefillin Club 1st Sunday of Every Month 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Jewish Women’s Circle Periodically throughout the year

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Sunday Hebrew School Exploring the Talmud Monday - 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM Kabbalah/Chassidic Thought Tuesday - 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM One-on-One Judaism Study Judaism - Your Choice, Your Turf, Your Level So the classes are all at the wrong times. Or you want to study something specific. Or you feel that the classes are on a higher/ lower level than you are. No problem! Let us know what you’d like to learn, when, and where, and we’ll set something up!

Services Shabbat & Holiday Services

Timely Classes for Timeless Classics 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Monthly Cteen meeting: Thursday: Shabbat Cook-a-thon 7:15 PM Prison Visits: Monthly Friday: Shabbat Children’s Service 6:30 PM Friday Night Live 6:30 PM Shabbat: In Depth Chasidus Class 8:00 AM Saturday Morning Services 9:15 AM Mincha Afternoon Services

Chabad Launches New Day School A Jewish mother is walking down the street with her two young sons.

A passerby asks her how old the boys are.

"The doctor is three" the mother answers, "and the lawyer is two."

All jokes aside, Jewish people have long placed significant emphasis on quality education.

Biblically, one must look no further than the Shema Yisrael – the quintessential Jewish prayer “You shall teach them (the Torah Laws) thoroughly to your children . . .” (Deut. 6:5).

Contemporarily, the importance of education to Jewish people can be appreciated from this interesting fact: Jewish people amount to only about 1 out of every 400 people yet 1 of 4 Nobel winners are Jewish.

Recent studies further demonstrate the vast, sustained positive impacts that primary Jewish education has on the social and religious involvement of our children; contributing to an engaged, vibrant Jewish community of tomorrow.

At Chabad a primary goal is to ensure a lively Jewish tomorrow by developing our children into capable leaders for our future – optimistic young men and women exuding Jewish pride, eager to share their Jewish heritage with their peers wherever life takes them.

And with the exponential growth Chabad is experiencing on the First Coast what better time could there be: Introducing Chabad’s First Coast Jewish Day School.

“Building on the overwhelming success of our early child education center – launching our Day School was a natural next step,” said Rabbi Yoseph Kahanov, Director Chabad on the First Coast. “The ambitious objective of our day school is to provide the utmost in quality Jewish education while advancing our students to the highest echelon of general studies. We accomplish this with unparalleled teacher/ student ratios and personalized attention.”

The school is located at Chabad of Southside’s state of the art new facility and is administrated by Rabbi Shmuli Novack.

“Launching a new school requires a monumental effort and we are fortunate to have such dedicated parents on board who are equally passionate about this and take every step necessary to foster the development and growth of this new institution.”

Registration is now open for Kindergarten through 6th grade – call Rabbi Novack at (904) 646-4434 for more information.

In a perfect world you wouldn’t be reading this. But it’s not; so you are.

Rabbi Shmuli Novack of Chabad Southside reminisces after a recent prison visit to Jesup Georgia Federal Correctional institute. “Chances are you’ve never seen the inside of a prison. When you close your eyes and conjure images of what it must be like in there you probably envision hardened criminals with thick arms and grimacing stares.”

Now look again and you’ll see a rabbi sitting at a table surrounded by inmates – Jewish inmates participating in a monthly get together. The men are discussing upcoming Jewish Holidays, the weekly Torah portion - even Israeli politics.

Occasionally they will clap hands and sing a joyous Jewish melody. Welcome to FCI Jesup, GA, home to three Federal BOP facilities, and many other prison facilities in North East Florida that are visited by Chabad Rabbis and volunteers on a regular basis.

Novack says “Jews in jail? Unfortunately we do have brothers and sisters behind bars. These individuals are part of the Jewish community.

Yes, people make mistakes but that doesn’t land them a one way ticket out of the Faith.” Our Sages wisely taught that a Torah scroll comprised of hundreds of thousands of letters is rendered not kosher and unusable if even one letter is missing or broken. This concept carries over to the Jewish people. If even one individual is forgotten or left behind - the entire community is lacking - is considered unKosher.

During the year, Chabad rabbis and rabbinical students visit Jewish prisoners throughout the United States, bringing with them Tefillin, prayer books, and words of hope. This summer alone the students visited 3,700 Jewish inmates in more than 360 prisons in 37 states. The mass visits are arranged by the Aleph Institute, and in many cases local Chabad rabbis.

The relationship of Chabad of NE Fl and the surrounding prisons goes back to the very early years of Chabad’s founding in this region.

For many years Rabbi Yosef Kahanov made the monthly trek to the Federal Correction Facility in Jesup, GA as well as many of the surrounding state prisons. He also organized for rabbinic students from Miami to help with the visitations during the holiday seasons.

Rabbi Kahanov recalls how “in the early ‘90’s, when security standards were more lax, he was able to bring with him all types of delectable kosher goodies. He would often bring bagels, lox and cream cheese. On Chanukah the prisoners were treated to delicious latkes and donuts.

On one occasion he was able to organize a Bar Mitzvah celebration for some of the inmates who never had that privilege. The event had all the characteristics of an actual Bar Mitzvah

Incarcerated M.O.T. ceremony, including a Torah, tefillin and of course great food. On another occasion a shabbaton was arranged at which Rabbinic students were able to park an RV and spend the entire Shabbos with the Jewish inmates.”

For a year now, a group of individuals from the Jacksonville Beaches Jewish community have been visiting Florida state prison facilities on a monthly basis. One of the volunteers is Dr. Mendel (or Michael) Galer, he is the Director of Academic Affairs at the University of Phoenix here in North East Florida.

Galer relates, “The drive to visit the prisons is fun. There is fellowship and laughter. There are three volunteers that ride with Rabbi Kurinsky.

We leave at 7:00 AM and by 8:00 the Rabbi usually suggests we try some of the lunch sandwiches that are packed for our trip. We had fresh bagels and tuna or cream cheese with a stop for liquid caffeine.”

Dr. Galer describes the visitation process as difficult but worthwhile. “When we arrive at the first of four prison stops we go through a bureaucratic identity process that is different every time. Sometimes we are refused permission to enter because there is a prisoner lockdown. On other occasions we are ushered through security and into a good size room where eight to twenty prisoners join us. I think that they are just happy to have any visitors and would talk to Mongolian sheep herders if the time is spent being talked to and treated like normal men. All the men put on Tefillin a couple can easily perform the mitzvah, the rest need our assistance. We talk and the Rabbi usually learns with us all as the men focus intently. I found that these men appear to be the best adjusted and often ask for Jewish newspapers and magazines. The monthly visits clearly mean a great deal to these men and they demonstrate their gratitude with respect and good humor.”

Here is a wild thought: perhaps more than our incarcerated MOT (Members of the Tribe) look forward to their monthly visits from the Rabbis and volunteers we ought to appreciate their participation – completing us – like a Torah fully intact and fit rendering all of us Kosher.

So why not have a bite and see if there is any way you can be more involved with your community – you don’t have to be locked up to be a part of it!

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Why Donors Like Chabad

By Dovid Efune This past weekend saw two mammoth Jewish gatherings take place. The first was the General Assembly for the Jewish Federations of North America, and the other was the International Convention of Chabad Emissaries. Whilst both are awe inspiring in their grandeur and both are focused on Jewish continuity, the Chabad movement continues to rapidly grow at a spanking pace and the Federations appear to be largely stagnant.

The JFNA is a well oiled machine with an established infrastructure, smooth mechanisms and operational hierarchy. By contrast, although there are a number of supporting bodies, from an organizational perspective, Chabad in some ways appears as a haphazard band of ragtag rabbis independently operating without any authoritative organizational body, with no central CEO or board of directors and no endowment, trust fund or investment portfolio.

As opposed to the Federations, there are few, if any, studies, polls, or annual reports conducted within the Chabad movement, and none are able to quantify the precise number of its members.

One would be hard pressed to find a flow chart or academic assessment of Chabad’s growth, although agreement is unanimous: Chabad is growing rapidly.

Chabad institutions have attracted some of the most sophisticated and advanced business and industry leaders as donors. At the concluding banquet of the conference this week the guests included the likes of Michael Steinhardt, Guma Aguiar, Lev Leviev, Eduardo Elsztain, Ronald Lauder and many others.

Gennady Bogolubov delivered the keynote speech.

At first glance one may wonder why the informality doesn’t drive away savvy investors that are used to detailed reports, due diligence and rigorous accountability. The answer is simple; when one gives money to Chabad, one can rest assured that they will

see the fruits of their contribution.

Donating to Chabad embodies what has become known as true venture philanthropy or entrepreneurial idealism.

Ukrainian born philanthropist Gennady Bogolubov delivered the Of course any shrewd banquet’s keynote address. In recent years, Bogolubov, who serves a investor will appreciate president of the Jewish Community of Dnepropetrovsk and chairman the value of a deal, of the Ukrainian Jewish Congress, has spearheaded a number of major whatever package it is philanthropic projects. presented in, especially in today’s fast paced ‘Tikkun Olam,’ but with so many modern world where giants of industry demand day Jewish challenges to contend with, many immediate ROI. Chabad will deliver exactly donors are making the statement that our own that: instant tangible results. Donations are should come first. not swallowed up by antiquated mechanical Much of the donor interest in Chabad can be further crystallized by making a comparison to the Tea Party movement.

The movement’s primary concerns include, but are not limited to, cutting back the size of government, reducing wasteful spending, reducing the national debt and adherence to an original interpretation of the United States Constitution.

Chabad’s primary concerns include cutting back the top-down, parochial mode of Jewish practice, maximizing the use of every philanthropic dollar, (there are no earmarks or pork barrel financial infrastructures; there is no red tape, spending) lifting the pride and confidence application processes, panels or mazes of of the Jewish people, and adherence to an bureaucracy. The Chabad institutions are original interpretation of Jewish law. focused on the immediacy of the task at hand, Chabad is a purist, entrepreneurial, visionary and are innately adverse to anything that will and versatile, completely action-oriented and slow it down. results-driven organization. If you are an Additionally, donors can always rest assured industrious venture philanthropist looking that a donation to a Chabad establishment for immediate high returns, there is no better will support a Jewish cause. The Federations, investment. by contrast, earmark large contributions for The Author is the director of the Algemeiner general humanitarian causes in the spirit of Journal and the GJCF

Chabad institutions have attracted some of the most sophisticated and advanced business and industry leaders as donors.

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Tear-out Guide

Menorah How-To

The menorah brings light into our homes and radiates onto the street.

We, too, have the capacity to transform the outside world by spreading goodness and kindness and signifcantly weaken the spiritual darkness.

Here’s how to light the menorah properly:

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All the lampholders of your menorah should be of even height and in an even line, except for the shamash (service candle), which should be at a distinctly different height than the rest.

The right time to light is at nightfall (about 20 minutes after sunset). Your menorah should remain lit for at least ½ hour past nightfall. You may light earlier, but make sure it is able to stay lit for the requisite ½ hour past nightfall.

The optimum place for a menorah is in a doorway, opposite the mezuzah.

You can also use a window that is visible from the street.

Got home late? As long as someone’s around to see the menorah, you can still light it with a blessing.

After that, light the menorah without a blessing.

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A married couple or family is considered one unit, so the husband can light for everyone. If you are living alone, you also need a menorah. To get the kids involved, they can light their own menorahs.

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On the first night, light the candle furthest to the right. Each day, add another to the left of the original. Always light the newly added candle first.

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On Friday afternoon, both your menorah and Shabbat candles should be lit 18 minutes before sunset. Don’t even think of lighting after sunset. Your menorah may need more fuel to last until ½ hour after nightfall.

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Women, take a break. Women played a very important role in the victory of the Maccabees (the story of Yehudit). For this reason women have the custom to take time out from doing household chores while the menorah burns. How long? At least half an hour.

Your Chanukah Calendar first night of chanukah

Wednesday, December 1, 2010 - Kislev 25, 5771 1 After sunset, recite blessings 1, 2 and 3, and kindle one light on your menorah.

second night of chanukah

Thursday, December 2, 2010 - Kislev 26, 5771 1 2 After sunset, recite blessings 1 and 2, and kindle two lights on your menorah.

third night of chanukah

Friday, December 3, 2010 - Kislev 27, 5771 Before sunset, recite blessings 1 and 2, and kindle three lights on your menorah.

1 2 3 The menorah must be lit BEFORE lighting the Shabbat Candles (18 minutes before sunset). Light Shabbat Candles (see chabad.org for your local times.)

fourth night of chanukah

Saturday, December 4, 2010 - Kislev 28, 5771 After nightfall, recite blessings 1 and 2, and kindle four lights on your menorah.

1234 The menorah must be lit AFTER Shabbat ends and the Havdalah is recited.

fifth night of chanukah

Sunday, December 5, 2010 - Kislev 29, 5771 1 2 3 4 5 After sunset, recite blessings 1 and 2, and kindle five lights on your menorah.

sixth night of chanukah

Monday, December 6, 2010 - Kislev 30, 5771 1 2 3 4 5 6 After sunset, recite blessings 1 and 2, and kindle six lights on your menorah.

seventh night of chanukah

Tuesday, December 7, 2010 - Tevet 1, 5771 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 After sunset, recite blessings 1 and 2, and kindle seven lights on your menorah.

eighth night of chanukah

Wednesday, December 8, 2010 - Tevet 2, 5771 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 After sunset, recite blessings 1 and 2, and kindle eight lights on your menorah.

blessings ‫ׁשר‬ ֶ ‫ ֲא‬,‫ׂלָם‬ ‫ׂקינ ּו ֶמלֶך ָהעו‬ ֵ ‫ל‬-ֱ‫ָּברו ְּך ַא ָּתה ה' א‬ .ׁ ‫ ְל ַה ְד ִליק נֵר ֲחנ ּו ָּכה‬.ּ‫שנ ּו ְּב ִמ ְצוָׁתיו ו ְִצ ּוָנו‬ ׁ ָ ‫ִק ְּד‬ Ba-ruch A-tah Ado-nai E-lo-he-nu Melech ha-olam a-sher ki-de-sha-nu bemitz-vo-tav ve-tzi-va-nu le-had-lik ner Chanukah.

‫ׂה‬ ‫ׁש ָע ָש‬ ָ ,‫ׂלָם‬ ‫ׂקינ ּו ֶמלֶך ָהעו‬ ֵ ‫ל‬-ֱ‫ָּברו ְּך ַא ָּתה ה' א‬ .‫ ַּב ּי ִָמים ָה ֵהם ְּב ּז ְַמן ַה ּזֶה‬,ּ‫ׂתינו‬ ֵ ‫נ ִִּסים ַלאֲבו‬ Ba-ruch A-tah Ado-nai E-lo-hei-nu Me-lech ha-olam she-a-sa ni-sim laavo-te-nu ba-ya-mim ha-hem bi-z'man ha-zeh.

‫ׁש ֶה ֱחיָנ ּו‬ ֶ ,‫ׂלָם‬ ‫ׂקינ ּו ֶמלֶך ָהעו‬ ֵ ‫ל‬-ֱ‫ָּברו ְּך ַא ָּתה ה' א‬ .‫ִיענ ּו ִלז ְַמן ַהזֶה‬ ָ ‫ו ְִק ְי ָּמנ ּו ו ְִהג‬ Ba-ruch A-tah Ado-nai E-lo-he-nu Melech ha-olam she-heche-ya-nu ve-kiyi-ma-nu ve-higi-a-nu liz-man ha-zeh.

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After lighting, say or sing this: Ha-nei-rot ha-lo-lu o-nu mad-li-kin Al ha-te-shu-ot ve-al ha-ni-sim ve-al hanif-la-ot, She-a-see-ta la-avoi-tei-nu ba-ya-mim ha-heim biz-man ha-zeh, Al ye-dei ko-ha-ne-cha ha-ke-do-shim, Ve-chol she-mo-nat ye-mei cha-nu-kah ha-nei-rot ha-la-lu ko-desh hem, Ve-ein la-nu re-shut le-hish-ta-meish ba-hen, E-lo lir-o-tan bil-vad, ke-dei le-ho-dot u-le-ha-leil le-shim-cha ha-ga-dol Al ni-se-cha ve-al nif-le-o-te-cha ve-al ye-shu-o-te-cha.

Translation: We kindle these lights [to commemorate] the saving acts, miracles and wonders which You have performed for our forefathers, in those days at this time, through Your holy priests. Throughout the eight days of Chanukah, these lights are sacred, and we are not permitted to make use of them, but only to look at them, in order to offer thanks and praise to Your great Name for Your miracles, for Your wonders and for Your salvations.

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Chanukah Event Listing

Chabad of S. Augustine Family Latke Party Saturday, December 4, 7:15 PM At the Chabad Center

Featuring delicious home-made latkes, dreidel game with real gelt, donut decorating, art & crafts and refreshments - FREE for all ages!

Public Menorah Lighting & Concert Wednesday, December 8, 5:30 PM At the Plaza de la Constiucion Featuring world renowned Israeli artist Yoel Sharabi in concert!

Giant Menorah Lighting, local dignitaries, latkes, donuts, prizes and fun for the whole family! Concert & food is FREE!

Chabad of Southside Chanukah on Campus!

Wednesday, December 1, 8:00 PM At the UNF Osprey Plaza (by Student Union) Join us as we kindle the first Chanukah Light, enjoy steaming latkes and delicious Chanukah donuts!

FREE RAFFLE - HP Mini Laptop

Public Menorah Lighting Thursday, December 2, 7:00 PM At Florida Coastal Everyone is welcome to a special Menorah Lighting Ceremony, delicious Chanukah treats, special guests, and Chanukah gifts for all! (At the Back Deck)

Co-sponsored by JLSA Chanukah Tot Shabbat Friday, December 3, 4:40 PM Bring your 2-12 year olds to a special Chanukah Shabbat Program at a bedtime friendly hour! Menorah lighting, kids’ services and child friendly menu. (Parent/s must participate with child/ren)

Chanukah at the Landing Sunday, December 5, 3:30 PM

Open to the public and free of charge.

Participants will be treated to delicious hot potato latkes and prizes.

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Chabad @ the Beaches Pre-Chanukah Event Sunday, November 21, 3:00 PM At the Books a Million - 738 Marsh Landing Parkway Chanukah Story and Craft Hour Stories, dreidels, craft raffles and more.

Chanukah Fairs and Public Menorah Lightings Wednesday, December 1 Fair 4:30 PM – Menorah Lighting 6:00 PM At the The Hampton Inn - 1220 Marsh Landing Parkway Family oriented Chanukah Judaica, gift and fun Fair, will include a Chanukah Concert, and the Beaches’ largest Menorah.

Fabulous Arts and crafts fair, Menorah Making Workshop, face painting, Chanukah Gift Shop, C rated (Chanukah rated video) and great traditional Chanukah foods. Admission and activities free. Supper available for purchase. Fair culminates in menorah lighting and Chanukah Concert.

Monday, December 6, 7:00 PM At the Atlantic Beach- (Lifeguard stand at Town Center entrance) Menorah Lighting, songs, dreidels and Jelly donut giveaway.

Wednesday, December 8, 5:00 PM At the Chabad at the Beaches 521 A1A North Teen Event -Rockin our Way to Independence