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Best wishes for a New Year of happiness, peace & prosperity to our relatives & friends, to Winnipeg’s Jewish Community, and to all of Israel! greetings FROM THE mayor As Mayor of Winnipeg, I wish to extend warmest wishes for a safe and healthy Rosh Hashanah from my family to yours. As we celebrate the holiday with friends and family, it is my hope that we can all reflect on the good fortune we have experienced throughout the year and enjoy the special time shared with loved ones throughout this joyous occasion. Best wishes to all for a safe, happy, and healthy Rosh Hashanah in 2014. ’Shanah tovah!
A MESSAGE FROM THE PREMIER OF MANITOBA On Behalf of the people and Province of Manitoba I am delighted to welcome in the new Jewish year, and to wish you all a Happy Rosh Hashana. The beginning of the year is an important opportunity to reflect on the bounty of Manitoba. Out here, the good life means opportunity and affordability. It’s a place where you can trade one-hour commute to work for a now-hour commute to the lake, where wild natural landscapes give way to inspiring urban vistas. It’s where new jobs and homes are created every day. And it’s where we have all chosen to live, learn, work and play. Here’s to a Shana Tova U’metuka, full of exciting new growth!
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From Our Family, to Yours… We Wish You A Happy and Healthy New Year! Emilio and Vanesa Allami Rabbi Avrohom and Brocha Altein and Family Rabbi Shmuly, Adina, Mussie, J.J., Sroly and Goldie Altein Avraham Amihude and Family Abe and Barbara Anhang Brent, Michelle, and Mallory Apter Don and Bev Aronovitch Bonnie Ash and Family. Rabbi Menachem and Alissa Oppen, Moshe Shimon, Shlomo, Brocha and Yehudis (Israel). Irene Asher and Family Earl and Cheryl Barish and Family Shlomo and Marie Benarroch and Family Al Benarroch and Brenlee Sucharov, Amber and Simone Joey Berman and Family Terri and Morley Bernstein Rabbi Boruch and Chana Heidingsfeld and Family Yisrael and Jodi Binnun, Gilad and Oren Dr. Carey and Harriet Boroditsky and Family Rena Boroditsky, Noa and Adi Issie, Freda, and Hannah Brass Morris Broder and Leona Buchszreiber, Michelle and Avichai Meira Buchszreiber and Family Gail, Ron and Marlee Cantor Barney and Ruth Charach Avrom and Fayanne Charach and Carli
Rabbi Yitzchok and Rochel Charytan and Family Dr. Michael and Jenifer Chernick, Shoshana, Aharon, Shayna Chaya and Chana Atara David and Monica Chochinov, Leeam Dov and Aaron Tzvi Harvey and Nessie Cogan Allan, Shawna, Lindsay and Joshua Cogan Sergio David ,Patricia Cohen and Family Alan and Wendy Daien, Laurie and Jillian Stephen and Rona Davies and Family Miriam and David Diamond Marianne Dordick and Family Ariela and Merv Drabinsky Joel and Sharron Dudeck and Family in loving memory of Jim and Lil Simkin, Morris and Sarah Dudeck Daniel and Rena Elbaze, Ilana, Julia, and Klara The Eskin Family and Rose Kessler Roni, Michelle, Miriam, Gabrielle & Saully Estein Shelley Faintuch and Zev Jeff, Susan, Joshua, Rebecca and Benjamin Goldstein Solomon and Rachel Fink Michele Feierstein and Larry Fishman, Aidan and Akiva Wil and Doreen Fleisher, Zach and Ben Alan, Marsha, Shira and Hadara Friedman Melanie and Sam Greenberg Sid, Rhoda, Aaron and Rachel Greenstone SHANA TOVA from the Morantz family Marty Morantz, Lisa Morantz, Jeremy Morantz, Nathan Morantz
David and Miriam Geller and Percy Golubchuk in loving memory of Sam and Dora Golubchuk Bonnie Geller and Family Dr. Lionel and Mandy Gerber and Family Benjamin and Rachel Gerstein and Jonathan Yale and Laurie Gilbert and Family Martin, Rhonda, Patti, Mendel, Shayna and Rebbeca Glazer Dr. Graham Glezerson and Family Harry and Nancy Glinter and Family Sheldon Glow and Leslie Singer, Josh and Sari Shimon and Barbara Goldberg and Family Henery Fineberg Georges and Carol Goldenstein and Family Regine Frankel Sarah Friedman Isser Held and Family Pearlie Gilbert Jack Bidnik די קרויט משפחה
Shana Tovah! שנה טובה
From Our Family, to Yours… We Wish You A Happy and Healthy New Year! Meier Henoch and Family Morris and Lynn Henoch, Children and Grandchildren Dr. Earl and Betty Anne Hershfield and Family Morley and Bev Jacobs, Children and Grandchildren Howard Jesierski and Sharon Maltz, Matthew, Ryan and Michael Faith, Hart, Adam and Yael Kaplan Drs. Rodney and Philippa Kellen and Family Bruce and Fern Kettner and Family Allan, Penny and Adam Kiesler Sam and Edith Kimelman and Family Paul and Davia Kowall Hy Kraitberg & family- in memory of Simma Kraitberg Dr. Allen Kraut and Karla Berbrayer, Eyal, Micah, Per, and Meital Mark and Sharon Kravetsky and Family Audrey and Daniel Kravetsky and Family Hillel and Sharon Kravetsky and Family Barb’ra and Rocky Kravetsky Iona, Alejandro, Julie and Benjamin Krozkin Ralph and Miriam Kuropatwa and Family Darren and Ruth Kuropatwa - Kasriel, Emilia, Shoshanah and Sadie Nathan, Nicki, Laura and Diego Lanchuske Ahava and Frank Lavitt Matthew and Nola Lazar, Ezra, Yona, Galya and Gilon Wayne and Andrea Lefkovitz and Family Dr. Neal and Robyn Lerner and Family Sid and Sharon Lerner, Shira, Aliza and Max Hudson and Arleen Lezack Rachelle Lichtman Roman and Marina Lisak, Priel and Nataniel
Bernie and Elaine Lofchick, children, grandchildren, and great grandaughters Ben and Pauline Luffman Laurie and Bayla Mainster and Family Miriam and Philip Maltz Florie Mendelson, Debbie and Michael Faye Parks Micay David and Rosalind Minuk and Family Judge Sam and May Minuk Mrs. Edith Minuk and Family Gary and Cheryl Minuk and Family Shosh and Sheldon Minuk Jerry and Gloria Moscovitch and Children, Susan, Dan, Melanie and Grandchildren Darrel, Taylor, Ezri , Leila & Oscar David Mojluf and Mary Muyal and Family Chuck and Ruth Narvey, children and grandchildren Craig and Cindy Pasternak, Riley, Dawson and Benjamin Michael and Marilyn Perl and Family Shelley Pfeffer and family Dr. Debbie Pollock and Binyamin Pinchus, Lynn and Mischa Pollock Shayla Fink & Kinzey Posen and Family May you have a healthful and peaceful Rosh Hashana! Bryan Poulin Yitzchak and Kineret Rifkind, Naftali, Adina, Akiva and Aryeh Chaim Louis and Judy Rodkin and Family Phil and Ruthie Rubin, Lainey,and Marni, Hilary, and Iris Leonard and Anna Schwartz and Family Yaakov and Sora Ettel Selkowitz and Family
Marvin and Emily Shane and Family Charles and Fanny Shore and Family Nadine Silverman, Aviva and Ari Davis Sam and Veronica Simcoff and Family Rabbi Yacov and Faygie Simmonds and Family Arnold and Shirley Singer Hillel and Marlaina Sommer and family Harold and Margot Sosnowicz and Family Avery and Nata Spigelman, Adam, David and Deborah Saul Spitz Paul and Helen Stein and Norman Stein Bob and Julie Steinberg and Family Dr. Joseph and Nora Stelzer Sydell Stern and Family, in loving memory of Rabbi Moshe Stern Marshall Stitz and Mia Elfenbaum, Dena, Liat and Gilad Rabbi Eli Dovid and Rivkie Strasberg and Family Ava, Robin and Daphne Super Lynne and Henry Trachtenberg and Family Anne and Kerry Trotman and Family Jesse (Yeshayah) Vorst, in loving memory of Alice Vorst Larry Weinstein Marshall and Phyllis Wilder, Leslie, David and Diane David and Lois Wolch and Family Sharon and Sid Wolchock Jack Wolk, Geoffry and Melissa Victor Wonnacott and Enid Lyons and Sara Israel Yamron and Family Mae Zipursky and Family, in loving memory of Sid Zipursky Berent family
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September 2014 - Elul 5774/Tishrei 5775 vwwga, hra,•swwga, kukt ELUL
The month of Elul is the time to reflect on the passing year, to examine our behavior and to correct any shortcomings. In synagogues throughout the world, extra prayers are recited daily and the Shofar is sounded every weekday.
THE KING IS IN THE FIELD
When the king leaves his guarded palace and travels through the fields, he makes himself accessible to all – and the people stop what they are doing and come out to greet him, excited by the rare opportunity to see their king up-close. During the month of Elul, G-d is more a cessible to us, His people. This notion compels us to stop and reach out to him through repentance, prayer and charity.
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Known as Chai Elul, the “life” of Elul. Birthday of Rabbi Israel Baal Shem Tov (1698), founder of the Chassidic movement, and of Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi (1745), founder of the Chabad movement.
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After midnight, we recite Selichot (special penitential prayers). We continue to recite Selichot every morning until Rosh Hashanah.
ROSH HASHANAH
Rosh Hashanah (literally, the “head” of the year) is the beginning of the Jewish year – and the “birthday” of all of creation. It commemorates the creation of Adam and Eve, the first humans. Man was the first to acknowledge G-d’s kingship over the universe, and on Rosh Hashanah we renew this commitment to G-d and His commandments.
THE SHOFAR
The sounding of the Shofar (the ram’s horn) is a central observance of Rosh Hashanah. The Shofar calls many things to mind: It symbolizes our coronation of G-d as King, it is a “wake up call” to return to G-d, and it presages the coming of Moshiach, whose arrival will be heralded by the “Great Shofar”.
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Shana Tovah!
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October 2014 - Tishrei/Cheshvan 5775 vwwga, iuaj•hra, yOM KIPPUR
Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, is the holiest day of the Jewish calendar. It is day of spiritual cleansing: We acknowledge our shortcomings and transgressions, with a firm resolution for a better future; G-d promises us forgiveness, and the chance for a fresh start. We refrain from work, and avoid any food or drink, as well as washing, using oils or lotions, marital relations and regular (leather) shoes.
SUKKOT
The name Sukkot is derived from the word Sukkah, or hut. In commemoration of the protective “clouds of glory” with which G-d surrounded the Jewish people on their way out of Egypt, we live in makeshift huts during the seven days of this holiday. During Sukkot, we observe the special mitzvah of shaking the Lulav (palm branch) and the Etrog (citron). Taken together with the Hadas (myrtle) and the Aravah (willow), these very different plant species represent the unity of disparate types of Jews who, each in their own way, are vital components of the Jewish nation.
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Simchat Torah marks the day we complete the reading of the Torah in its annual cycle. On the evening of Simchat Torah, (and in many communities, on the previous evening of Shemini Atzeret as well) we make seven Hakafot (circuits) around the table upon which the Torah is read, dancing and rejoicing with the Torah scrolls. During morning services on Simchat Torah, we complete the Torah, reading the last Torah portion. We immediately start reading the Torah from the beginning again–remembering that the Torah is an endless source of wisdom, each cycle challenging us to discover its ever deeper meaning.
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Join us tonight for the happiest Hakafot in town! SHEMINI ATZERET Light candles after 7:14pm
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Blessing of new month Isru Chag
SIMCHAT TORAH Light candles at 6:16pm Shabbat ends at 7:10pm
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Passing of our Matriarch Rachel, wife of Yaakov. Rachel passed away in 1563 BCE as Yaakov was returning home to his parents. She is buried in Bethlehem.
SHMITAH – THE SAbbATICAL yEAR
The Jewish year 5775, which began this past Rosh Hashanah, is observed as the Shmitah, the Sabbatical year. The Torah obligates us to leave the land of Israel fallow, and that landowners relinquish ownership of all that does grow so that everyone, even animals, could freely enjoy it. This practice is repeated every seventh year. Similar to the day of Shabbat, which is observed weekly, the Sabbatical year reminds us that the G-dly blessing is the true source of our sustenance. The Torah promises that farmers will have enough left from the prior year to sustain them until after the Shmitah. In addition, this year offered farmers the opportunity to spend some time focusing on higher, more spiritual pursuits.
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“Chassidic Rosh Hashanah”. Yartzeit of Rabbi Dov Ber of Mezritch, the second leader of the Chassidic movement (1772). Release from prison of Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi, founder of the Chabad movement (1798). His triumphant release marked a turning point in the spreading of Chassidic thought, and this date is celebrated in many communities throughout the world.
CHANUKAH
The kindling of the Menorah is the focal point of the Chanukah holiday, symbolizing religious freedom and the strength of the Jewish spirit. The menorah is kindled on each of the eight nights of Chanukah, this year beginning Tuesday night, December 16th. The Menorah is placed at the left side of a central doorway of the home, or at the front window. The candles should be lit immediately following sunset, and should be prepared so that they will remain lit for at least a half hour after dusk. In keeping with Shabbat observance, the Menorah is lit before the Shabbat candles on Friday evening and after the Havdalah ceremony at the end of Shabbat. Gather all family members and light the Shamash, the service candle. Recite the proper blessings and then light the candles beginning from the left. Then place the Shamash at its designated place, separated from the other candles. “Chanukah”, by Menucha Yankelevitch, www.Judaica Art.com
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Observed as a fast day. On this date, Jerusalem was placed under siege by the Babylonian king Nebuchadnezzar, resulting in the destruc tion of the First Temple (422 BCE).
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Yartzeit of Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi, founder of the Chabad movement (1813).
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Yartzeit of Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Schneersohn, sixth leader of Chabad Lubavitch (1950). Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak fought to preserve Jewish life in the U.S.S.R. until he was imprisoned, threatened with his life, and finally forced to leave (1927). In 1940 he came to the United States and established the network of Chabad-Lubavitch educational institutions throughout the U.S.A. and across the world. This day also marks the beginning of the leadership of his son-in-law Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, known as the Lubavitcher Rebbe.
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Yartzeit of The Rambam (Maimonides)
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JLI Winter Course Begins
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Yartzeit of The Sixth Lubavitcher Rebbe Light candles at 5:02pm Yartzeit of Sam Gunn
Yartzeit of Fanny Bitton
January 2015 - Tevet/Shevat 5775
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,cy uf Tevet 26 VA’EIRA
Blessing of new month
Shabbat ends at 5:41pm
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Shabbat ends at 5:32pm
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ROSH CHODESH
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Shabbat ends at 5:24pm
Light candles at 4:29pm Yartzeit of Elizabeth Blank
SHABBAT
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yca th Shevat 11 BESHALACH Shabbat Shira
Shabbat ends at 6:02pm
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SHEVAT 15 – TU b’SHEVAT
In Jewish tradition, the fifteenth day of Shevat marks the “New Year” for the trees, opening the season in which trees begin to bud in the Holy Land. It is customary celebrate this date by enjoying some fruit, especially the five fruits mentioned in the Torah in connection with Israel: Grapes, Figs, Pomegranates, Olives, and Dates.
SHEVAT 22
Yartzeit of Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka Schneerson, wife of the Lubavitcher Rebbe (1988).
ADAR 7
Birthday and Yartzeit of Moshe Rabbeinu (Moses), who led the Jewish people out of Egyptian bondage.
THE WEEKLy TORAH READING
According to our tradition, the custom of reading from the Torah in the Synagogue every Shabbat is one of the oldest Jewish customs, instituted by Moshe Rabbeinu (Moses) himself. The Torah was divided by Moshe into 54 portions, which is the maximum number of regular readings possible during a Jewish calendar year. The regular cycle is suspended during Jewish holidays, when we read holiday themed portions instead. Most years, it becomes necessary to occasionally group two portions together in order to complete the cycle on time for Simchat Torah. Our lives are built around the calendar cycles: The year, the month, the week. Every day, the current Torah Reading offers a fresh source of inspiration. Though repeated again and again, there is always a new insight, a new guidance, a new commentary on the here and the now. This is the Jewish way of “living with the times.”
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Yartzeit of Anne (Chana Baila) Gunn
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New moon: 11:59 2/18 PM
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Yartzeit of Joe Lavitt
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ROSH CHODESH
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MOSES’ BIRTH & PASSING
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rst c Adar 2 TERUMAH
Shabbat ends at 6:36pm
rst j Adar 8
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yca vf Shevat 25 MISHPATIM
Shabbat ends at 6:25pm
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yca jh Shevat 18 YITRO
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ROSH CHODESH Light candles at 5:38pm
LOUIS RIEL DAY
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SHABBAT
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Yartzeit of Rebbetzin Chaya Mushkah Schneerson
yca uf Shevat 26
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rst y Adar 9 TETZAVEH Parshat Zachor
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March 2015 - Adar/NISSAN 5775 vwwga, ixhb•rst PURIM
The actual story of Purim, as told in the Scroll of Esther, is as fascinating and spellbinding as any best seller. Yet, though it is sacred scripture, we do not find the name of G-d mentioned even once! But within the intricate details of the Megillah, we can detect the unmistakable hand of Divine Providence. And the closer we examine the story, the more we discover that even seemingly insignificant events are precisely arranged by the hand of the Almighty.
THE MITZVOT OF PURIM ARE: • The Fast of Esther, held before Purim, to commemorate the day of prayer and fasting which the Jews held before their victory.
• Listen to the reading of Megillat Esther (the Scroll of Esther) at night and day, recounting the story of Purim.
• Send gifts containing at least two types of ready-to-eat food to one or more friends on the day of Purim. These gifts, called Mishloach Manot (“sending portions”), should preferably be sent via a third party.
• Give Matanot L’evyonim (“gifts of charity to the poor”). While Tzedakah (charity) is a year-round responsibility, it is a particularly special Mitzvah on Purim. Give to at least two needy individuals during Purim day.
• Celebrate with a special festive and joyous meal.
We Wish You All a Joyous Purim!
NISAN 11
Birthday of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson (1902).
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Yartzeit of Rose Nepon
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FAMILY PURIM SEUDA
FAST OF ESTHER Fast begins at 5:31am Fast ends at 6:50pm
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PURIM
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FRIDAY
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SHABBAT
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SHUSHAN PURIM Light candles at 6:01pm
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Shabbat ends at 6:59pm
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rst df Adar 23 VAYAK’HEIL-PEKUDEI Parshat Parah Shabbat Chazzak Blessing of new month
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DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME
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Shabbat ends at 8:10pm
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New moon: 12:43 3/18 PM
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ixhb t Nissan 1 VAYIKRA Parshat Hachodesh
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ixhb d Nissan 3
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ixhb j Nissan 8 TZAV Shabbat HaGadol
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Yartzeit of Menachem Mendel Perl
ixhb h Nissan 10
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ixhb v Nissan 5
Shabbat ends at 8:21pm
Shabbat ends at 8:33pm
ixhb th Nissan 11
BIRTHDAY OF THE REBBE
March 2015 - Adar/NISSAN 5775
April 2015 - Nissan/iyar 5775 vwwga, rhht•ixhb CELEbRATING PESACH (PASSOVER)
On Pesach we celebrate the birth of the Jewish nation with our miraculous redemption from Egypt. Pesach is celebrated by refraining from eating (or evening owning) any foods which are chametz (leavened), and by participating in a Seder dinner on the first two nights of the holiday.
THE SEDER
The Pesach Seder, conducted each of the first two nights of Pesach, is the central event of the Passover festival.
• We drink four cups of wine (or grape juice), remembering the redemption and its four stages.
• We ask the “Four Questions” and recite the Haggadah, retelling the story of Passover and the miracles of our redemption.
• We eat Shmurah Matzah, the plain crackers which aren’t allowed to rise, remembering both the simple bread of slaves and the swiftness of the redemption from Egypt.
• We eat Maror (bitter herbs), remembering the bitterness of the enslavement.
THE LAST DAy OF PESACH
The eighth and final day of Pesach is associated with the ultimate redemption through Moshiach, and our fervent hope for its imminent arrival. In many communities, a festive “Moshiach Meal” is organized toward the evening, to emphasize this day’s special dimension. “Divine View”, by Haim R. Sherrf, (514) 9666-ARt(278) / www.sherrf.com
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ixhb yh Nissan 19 Omer 4
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ixhb vf Nissan 25 Omer 10
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1ST DAY OF PASSOVER
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7TH DAY OF PASSOVER In the evening count Omer 7
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SHABBAT
Eat chometz until 11:22am Destroy chometz by 12:27pm Light candles at 7:46pm
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ixhb sh Nissan 14
FAST OF FIRST BORN FIRST SEDER
ERUV TAVSHILIN 4th Intermediate day
3rd Intermediate day
1st Intermediate day
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WEDNESDAY
Second Seder
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ixhb cf Nissan 22 Omer 7
MOSHIACH SEUDA 8TH DAY OF PASSOVER In the evening count Omer 8
Holiday ends at 8:56pm
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Yizkor
ixhb yf Nissan 29 Omer 14 SHEMINI Pirkei-Avot: Chapter 1 Blessing of new month
Yartzeit of Yosef Yitzchak Altein Isru Chag
In the evening count Omer 10
In the evening count Omer 9
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ixhb k Nissan 30 Omer 15
New moon: 1:27 4/18 AM
In the evening count Omer 11
rhht t Iyar 1 Omer 16
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Light candles at 8:07pm
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In the evening count Omer 15
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rhht u Iyar 6 Omer 21 TAZRIA-METZORA Pirkei-Avot: Chapter 2
Yartzeit of Lucy Bricker Light candles at 8:18pm
ROSH CHODESH
Yartzeit of Phil Kravetsky ROSH CHODESH
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Yartzeit of David Yakov Stitz
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ISRAEL INDEPENDENCE In the evening count Omer 20
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April 2015 - Nissan/iyar 5775
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In the evening count Omer 21
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Community Passover Seder
At Chabad-Lubavitch, we offer a warm, interactive Passover Seder. The traditional texts are integrated with wisdom and spiked with Jewish humor, while the festive holiday meal is a delight for the body and nourishment for the spirit. Our Seder is English friendly, and everyone will feel at home. Enjoy the holiday of freedom with a Seder experience you will remember for a lifetime!
MAY 2015 - IYAR/SIVAN 5775 vwwga, iuhx•rhht COUNTING OF THE OMER:
THE FESTIVAL OF SHAVUOT:
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SHAVUOT ObSERVANCES: • All-night Torah-study on the first night of
Beginning the second evening of Pesach, we count seven weeks until the arrival of the festival of Shavuot. They correspond to the seven weeks, starting from the night of the Exodus, during which our ancestors eagerly awaited the receiving of the Torah at Mount Sinai.
When the Holy Temple stood in Jerusalem, this day offered a second chance to offer the Passover sacrifice for those who had been unable to bring their offering at the appropriate time.
Shavuot celebrates the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai. It is on this day that we became G-d’s “chosen people”, and He formed a bond with us which shall never be broken.
Shavuot. This is the best preparation for receiving the Torah!
•Reading of the Ten Commandments in the
synagogue on the first day of Shavuot. Bring your children too!
• A festive dairy meal is served on the first day of
IyAR 18 – LAG bA’OMER
On this date, in the early 2nd century, the students of Rabbi Akiva, the greatest sage of that era, ceased to die from an epidemic. Years later on this same date, his student Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai, Mishnaic sage and author of the Zohar (the seminal work of Kabbalah) passed away. Having fulfilled his mission in this world he asked that the anniversary of his death be celebrated as a joyous occasion. Throughout the Land of Israel – and indeed in Jewish communities throughout the world – this day is marked with festivities and bonfires. In particular, thousands journey to rejoice in the town of Meron, site of Rabbi Shimon’s resting place.
Shavuot. Like milk for an infant, we receive all our spiritual nourishment from the Torah!
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SHABBAT
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Light candles at 8:29pm In the evening count Omer 28
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PESACH SHEINI
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JLI Spring Course Begins In the evening count Omer 32
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FAMILY BBQ AT THE PARK
Light candles at 8:40pm
LAG B’OMER
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MOTHER’S DAY
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In ever loving memory of our beloved son, brother, uncle & friend David Michael Hartley Moscovitch In the evening count Omer 44
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Shabbat ends at 9:44pm
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rhht yf Iyar 29 Omer 44
New moon: 2:11 5/18 PM
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iuhx c Sivan 2 Omer 46
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iuhx d Sivan 3 Omer 47
VICTORIA DAY
iuhx s Sivan 4 Omer 48
Shabbat ends at 9:55pm In the evening count Omer 43
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iuhx v Sivan 5 Omer 49 BAMIDBAR Pirkei-Avot: Chapter 6
Light candles at 8:59pm
In the evening count Omer 45
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rhht zf Iyar 27 Omer 42 BEHAR-BECHUKOTAI Pirkei-Avot: Chapter 5 Blessing of new month Shabbat Chazzak
Light candles at 8:50pm
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Shabbat ends at 9:32pm
In the evening count Omer 47
ROSH CHODESH
In the evening count Omer 46
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1ST DAY OF SHAVUOT
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Light candles after 10:06pm
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iuhx ch Sivan 12 NASO Pirkei-Avot: Chapter 1
Light candles after 10:07pm
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2ND DAY OF SHAVUOT
iuhx dh Sivan 13
Yartzeit of Ahuva Kravetsky
Holiday ends at 10:09pm
Light candles at 9:07pm
Yizkor ISRU CHAG
MAY 2015 - IYAR/SIVAN 5775
Shabbat ends at 10:15pm
JUNE 2015 - SIVAN/TAMMUZ 5775 vwwga, zun,•iuhx
TAMMUZ 3
Passing of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson (1994). The Rebbe’s contribution to Jews and Judaism in this generation is immeasurable. Under his leadership and guidance, thousands of young couples have dedicated their lives, through the global network of Chabad Lubavitch institutions, to spread Yiddishkeit throughout the globe. His vision and promise of an imminent redemption, and a world filled with G-dliness, peace and harmony continues to inspire millions throughout the world. Through our efforts, it shall surely soon become a reality.
TAMMUZ 12
Birthday of Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak, sixth leader of Chabad Lubavitch (1880), and his release from Bolshevik imprisonment (1927). He was imprisoned and threatened with his life for his struggle to preserve Judaism in the Soviet Union. His release was celebrated throughout the Jewish world as a victory for Jewry and Judaism.
THE UPCOMING REDEMPTION
The belief in the upcoming redemption is one of the foundations of our faith, and has been promised to us by almost every one of our prophets, beginning with Moses himself. Maimonides included it in his famous Thirteen Principles of the Jewish Faith. Throughout the ages, even during the most trying times, our ancestors have always prayed for and looked forward to the coming of Moshiach, our redeemer.
LET’S WELCOME MOSHIACH
Led by the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, many prominent Rabbis pro claimed this generation to be the one to usher in the redemption. We can prepare for this special time by studying the relevant passages in the Torah and its commentaries, and by increasing in acts of goodness and kindness. This will not only help us prepare for the redemption – this will hasten its arrival!
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TUESDAY
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WEDNESDAY
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THURSDAY
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FRIDAY
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SHABBAT
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iuhx yh Sivan 19 BEHA’ALOTECHA Pirkei-Avot: Chapter 2
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Yartzeit of Esther Perl
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Shabbat ends at 10:23pm
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iuhx uf Sivan 26 SHLACH Pirkei-Avot: Chapter 3 Blessing of new month
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New moon: 2:55 6/18 AM
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Yartzeit of Frank (Friedel Sholom) Lavitt
FATHER’S DAY
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Shabbat ends at 10:29pm
Light candles at 9:23pm
ROSH CHODESH
zun, v Tammuz 5
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zun, u Tammuz 6
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ROSH CHODESH
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zun, j Tammuz 8
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zun, d Tammuz 3 KORACH Pirkei-Avot: Chapter 4
Yartzeit of The Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson Shabbat ends at 10:32pm
27
zun, h Tammuz 10 CHUKAT Pirkei-Avot: Chapter 5
Light candles at 9:24pm
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zun, th Tammuz 11
29
Shabbat ends at 10:32pm
zun, ch Tammuz 12
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zun, dh Tammuz 13
Yartzeit of Butch Nepon
JUNE 2015 - SIVAN/TAMMUZ 5775
JULY 2015 - TAMMUZ/MENACHEM AV 5775 vwwga, ct ojbn•zun, A PERIOD OF MOURNING
On the 17th of Tammuz is observed a day of fasting. On this date, in the year 68, the walls of Jerusalem were breached by the Romans after years of siege. The Jewish forces continued to defend the Temple Mount for another 19 days, until it too fell on the 7th of Av. The Beit HaMikdash, the Holy Temple, was torched late on Av 9. The entire period, totaling 21 days, is observed by not scheduling weddings and in general holding no festivities. From the beginning of Av until after the Ninth of Av (excluding Shabbat), we refrain from consuming meat or wine and from various pleasurable activities as a sign of additional mourning.
TISH’A b’AV – THE NINTH OF AV
The Ninth of Av has been a sad day on the Jewish calendar from the earliest days of our history as a people. Just one year after our forefathers left Egypt, it was on this date that G-d punished that generation, decreeing that they would wander the desert for forty years, never entering into the Holy Land. The focus of our mourning, however, is on the destruction on this date of both the first Temple (422 BCE) and the second Temple (68 CE). The observances of the fast of Tish’a B’Av are similar to those of Yom Kippur. These include refraining from any food or drink, wearing leather shoes, washing or showering, using oils or lotions, and from marital relations. Additionally, on the eve of the fast, the scroll of Eichah (Lamentations) is read in the synagogue in a unique chant, which is mournful yet reassuring. Until noon we sit on low seats only, as a mourner does during Shiva. May we merit seeing the ultimate redemption and rebuilding of the Temple by Moshiach, now!
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31 DAY OF JOY Light candles at 8:55pm
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AUGUST 2015 - MENACHEM AV/ELUL 5775 vwwga, kukt•ct ojbn KOSHER Kashrut: Spiritual Diet for a Small Planet For our physical wellbeing, few things are as important as a healthy diet. But the Kosher laws offer the soul similar benefits, and more. The mystical masters teach us that everything we eat has a bit of holiness – a “spark” of divine energy released when we eat foods prepared in accord with the kosher laws. Just as the body responds to the quality of the food that fuels it, so too the soul: With appropriate foods prepared in the prescribed manner, we absorb the Divine nourishment that makes for a healthy spirit. Adapting your diet to a kosher life style is easier than you might imagine. The shelves of your local supermarket are stocked with literally hundreds and even thousands of products produced under kosher supervision.
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SEPTEMBER 2015 - ELUL 5775 /tISHREI 5776 uwwga, hra,•vwwga, kukt
ELUL 18
Known as Chai Elul, the “life” of Elul. Birthday of Rabbi Israel Baal Shem Tov (1698), founder of the Chassidic movement, and of Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi (1745), founder of the Chabad movement.
ELUL 25-26
After midnight, we recite Selichot (special penitential prayers). We continue to recite Selichot every morning until Rosh Hashanah.
ROSH HASHANAH
Rosh Hashanah (literally, the “head” of the year) is the beginning of the Jewish year – and the “birthday” of all of creation. It commemorates the creation of Adam and Eve, the first humans. Man was the first to acknowledged G-d’s kingship over the universe, and on Rosh Hashanah we renew this commitment to G-d and His commandments.
THE SHOFAR
The sounding of the Shofar (the ram’s horn) is a central observance of Rosh Hashanah. The Shofar calls many things to mind: It symbolizes our coronation of G-d as King, it is a “wake up call” to return to G-d, and it presages the coming of Moshiach, whose arrival will be heralded by the “Great Shofar”.
yOM KIPPUR
Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, is the holiest day of the Jewish calendar. It is day of spiritual cleansing: We acknowledge our shortcomings and transgressions, with a firm resolution for a better future; G-d promises us forgiveness, and the chance for a fresh start. We refrain from work, and avoid any food or drink, as well as washing, using oils or lotions, marital relations and regular (leather) shoes.
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The prayers are warm. The melodies are timeless. The people are friendly. The kids have a program. And everyone feels at home. Welcome to High Holiday services at Chabad, where every Jew is a member!
1ST INTERMEDIATE DAY
May the Almighty grant each and every one of you and your families a healthy, happy and sweet New Year, and may you be inscribed in the book of life, peace and prosperity.
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Blessings Before Lighting Shabbat & Yom-Tov Candles
Blessed are You, L-rd our G-d, King of the universe, who has sanctified us with His commandments, and commanded us: before Shabbat
to kindle the lamp of the holy Shabbat before Rosh Hashana
to kindle the lamp of the Day of Remembrance before Rosh Hashana that falls out on Shabbat
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to kindle the lamp of Shabbat and of the Day of Remembrance before Yom Kippur
to kindle the lamp of the Day of Atonement
before Yom Kippur that falls out on Shabbat
to kindle the lamp of Shabbat and of the Day of Atonement before Yom-Tov
to kindle the lamp of Yom-Tov
before Yom-Tov that falls out on Shabbat
to kindle the lamp of Shabbat and of Yom-Tov before Rosh Hashana, Yom Kippur, and before every Yom-Tov, except for the last two days of Pesach, say also this:
Blessed are You, L-rd our G-d, King of the universe, who has granted us life, sustained us, and enabled us to reach this occasion