Chabad of Africa Calendar 5775 by The Click Co.

THIS CALENDAR IS DEDICATED TO

THE REBBE The Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem

heartfelt appreciation to our primary

M. Schneerson, OB”M devoted his life to

benefactor and life partner, who in addi-

bringing Jews closer to Judaism, send-

tion to his philanthropy also takes a per-

ing

throughout

sonal interest in every activity we do and

the globe. There is a story told about the

is at our side at all times, and with thanks

Rebbe’s early life that seems to be almost

to our other donors, we can proudly report

symbolic of everything that was to follow.

that, we have had the privilege of touch-

Shluchim

(emissaries)

ing the lives of many souls throughout When he was nine years old, the young

the Continent, representing thousands

Menachem Mendel courageously dove

of tourists, individuals, dignitaries, cor-

into the Black Sea and saved the life of

porations and even the more established

a little boy who had rowed out to sea and

communal organizations throughout Cen-

lost control of his small craft. That sense

tral Africa.

of “other lives in danger” seems to have dominated his consciousness; of Jews

The Rebbe’s passionate and uncompromis-

drowning in assimilation, ignorance or

ing love for every Jew is legendary. His in-

alienation--and no one hearing their cries

sistence that all Jews are equal, regardless

for help: Jews on campus, in isolated

of background, affiliation, or level of obser-

communities, under repressive regimes.

vance; his love and devotion to the Land of Israel, and his love for G-d and Torah are the

With immense gratitude to G-d Almighty

beacons of truth and love that continue to

for having granted us the privilege of

guide and inspire us here at Chabad of Cen-

being the Rebbe’s emissaries, and with

tral Africa and throughout the world.

us the privilege of being the Rebbe’s emissaries, and with

Many people ask us, what makes Chabad so unique? What

special thanks to our donors, we can proudly report that,

gives us the ability to reach out and create programs where

we have had the privilege of touching the lives of many

every Jew, affiliated or unaffiliated, observant, or non-ob-

souls throughout the Continent, representing thousands

servant, feels comfortable? The answer is: our core belief.

of tourists, individuals, dignitaries, corporations and even the more established communal organizations throughout

We believe that every Jew is valuable. Every Jew counts. At

Central Africa.

Chabad the objective is to inspire every Jew to find more joy and meaning in their own personal observance of Juda-

In August 2011, we established Yeshivas Ohel Moshe

ism; in their personal connection to their Jewish heritage.

Chabad, a Rabbinic Center for Higher Jewish Education at

A WORD FROM THE RABBI Dear Friend,

It is with great pleasure that we present you with this Jewish Calendar 5775 made for the Jewish communities of Sub-Saharan Africa. Included in this calendar are all the times for lighting Shabbat and Holiday candles, fast days, national holidays of respective countries, Chanukah Menorah lighting instructions and more. We are sure that you will find the information useful.

Chabad Lubavitch of Central Africa is based in Kinshasa, DRC, and in addition to providing local activities, has as part of its mission to provide support and Holiday programs to communities in; Angola, Congo Republic, Cote D’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sierra Leona, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia.

With immense gratitude to G-d Almighty for having granted

our local base in Kinshasa. The Yeshiva* energized our out-

Along with success come new and greater responsibili-

reach programs on both a local level and also enhanced

ties and obligations. More people know of us, depend on

and revitalized our Merkos Shlichut/ Roaming Rabbis Pro-

us, need us. For the work of Chabad to continue with the

gram* through their many Holiday visits to numerous coun-

strength and effort that is necessary, we need your help,

tries and communities.

and so do the many who must still continue to strengthen their Judiasm.

In September 2013, we also established our first satellite center in Abuja, Nigeria with the appointment of Rabbi &

As we approach Rosh Hashanah 5775 and begin a new year

Mrs. Israel Uzan.

of Chabad service to the Jewish communities of Sub-Saharan Africa, we ask that you please become our partners

This year, on Rosh Hodesh Shevat, corresponding to Jan-

in this beautiful Mitzvah. Also, please visit our secure and

uary 15, 1991, Chabad of Central Africa marks the begin-

newly designed website,where you can find relevant infor-

ning of its 25th year since it was established. Having been

mation and updates throughout the year.

taught by the Rebbe, never to be content and satisfied with past accomplishments, but to consistently strive for

We wish you and your family a good sweet New Year. May we

ever higher goals and accomplishments, we are deter-

all be inscribed in the Book of Life with blessings of health,

mined to establish several new centers in the coming year.

prosperity, nachat, peace in Israel and around the world.

Our duty and privilege is to help strengthen Jewish pride

Sincerely,

and awareness through a variety of programs – Shabbat

Rabbi Shlomo Bentolila

experiences, children’s holiday programs, study groups

Director and Head Emissary of the Lubavitch Rebbe to Central Africa

& classes, a Jewish helping hand, advice or just a smile. Chabad offers strength of faith, education, pride and comfort. We care.

* (see inside back cover)

DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO The first Jews in the Congo were Eastern European immigrants from Romania and Poland. Within the next few years, more Jewish immigrants arrived from South Africa. In 1911, Sephardi Jews from the Island of Rhodes in what is now Greece (then part of the Ottoman Empire) arrived. The same year a Jewish community center was established named the Communauté du Congo Belge et du Ruanda-Urundi. A synagogue was built in Élisabethville (now Lubumbashi) in 1930. Today, the primary Jewish community is located in the capital city of Kinshasa, which is also the regional base and headquarters office of Chabad-Lubavitch of Central Africa who estab-

Celebrating 24 years of brightening the Sub Saharan continent with the lights of Torah and Mitzvot

lished Headquarters there in 1991. There is an additional small Jewish community based in Lubumbashi. In addition to the Community Synagogue, afternoon Talmud Torah for children, adult education, etc., Chabad Lubavitch recently established Yeshivas Ohel Moshe Chabad Academy for Higher Jewish Learning with 10 Rabbinical students from New York who rotate on a yearly basis. Together with the Jewish community, our aim is to provide a vibrant Jewish community center and programs for the entire community with diverse activities and programs where all spectrums of a Jewish life can be met.

THE KING IS IN THE FIELD During the month of Elul “The King

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(Hashem) is in the field,” and greets everyone with a shining countenance and a smiling face. SEIZE THE MOMENT!

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9/5

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17:49 18:03 18:20

17:48

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18:04 18:42 18:34

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18:35 18:07

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17:55

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9/12

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17:48

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18:10 18:03 18:38 18:32

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18:32 18:04

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9/19

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17:48

17:55

18:12

17:41

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17:39 18:28 18:02

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9/24

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