Calendar
בס“ד
friendship
learning & Kosher Pickles
jewish & Academic
Growth
2013-2014
5774
Programs + Events
Themes & schedules on boweryjews.com and calendar
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Every Friday night at the Chabad House. Home cooked and totally free. We’d love to have you!
ChabaD
Shtiebel
shabbat dinner
Shabbat Morning 9:30 –11:15AM
Join our weekly Shabbat Minyan—famously warm and perfectly-paced for a truly uplifting atmosphere. Followed by a delicious Kiddush lunch.
Culinary
Night
Tuesdays, 7:00PM Get into Kosher culinary arts with celebrated chefs and exciting themes. Details updated on our website, or by emailing events@boweryjews.com.
Holidays
With every Jewish holiday, Chabad hosts a variety of dinners, parties, events and services. Join us in celebration of our heritage!
Coffee e Korn
Looking to connect, talk, ask, or challenge? Rabbi Korn is available to students in 15 and 30 minute slots.
Schedule a time to talk or learn: diane@boweryjews.com
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Schmooze e Sarah
ongoing
live
Do you wonder, wish and wait for answers? Sarah Korn is available to students in 30-minute slots. Schedule a time to talk or learn: sarah@boweryjews.com
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Join Chabad House Bowery’s focused tour of the Holy Land for 10 days of culture, spiritual exploration, and really good pita. Absolutely FREE, fun, and unforgettable. For info, visit: boweryjews.com. To recruit, email: israel@boweryjews.com See January and February for more info
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See February for Ski Trip
A grassroots movement A Project of Jewish of diverse NYU Jews Heritage Programs with no hardcore Jewish background— establishing a community in the city that was built with bagels and lox. We create our own parties, promote social actions and host mentoring events with accomplished professionals in our varied fields. Join us to lead or to follow. See April for full ad
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Ski Upstate Exercise gives you endorphins. Endorphins make you happy. Happiness is key to both Judaism and Life. Get moving at Health + Fitness Night!
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Health + Fitness Night
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Get Moving! roots
Birthright
Club
Dine at Manhattan’s finest Kosher restaurants while expressing thanks to G-d for the food, the fun and the free dessert. RSVP details on boweryjews.com
events classes & Clubs
learn
ACT
Classes + Study
Korn on
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Find Yourself
Chassidut
Campaign
Here
Wednesdays, 5:00–5:45 pm
Rabbi Korn will guide you on a spiritual journey of deep analysis navigated by G-d’s roadmap, disclosing significant knowledge in simple language.
Library is usually open 10am-4pm. Swing by to check it out.
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Thursdays, 6:00 pm
45 minutes of no-nonsense Jewish learning in pairs—the ultimate pre-game to your Thursday night! All levels welcome. See October for full ad
Women in Jewish @
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See January for full ad
History
Chessed
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Club
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leadership role at Chabad? Join a team and contribute your skills, ideas, and good vibes! CBS teams: Education, Fundraising, Culinary, Special Events, & Chessed.
Tuesdays, 12:30–1:15pm Join Sarah Korn on a journey to discover the lives and legacies of Judaism’s most influential women.
Shiur Shabbat Afternoon
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Halacha
Are you curious about the practical laws of Shabbat observance? Learn Hilchot Shabbat with Rabbi Korn. Time & location varies
Mezuzah, Tefillin, Shabbat Candles, Prayerbooks, Matzah, Menorah. Let Chabad be your resource for all this and more. Email mitzva@boweryjews.com
Chabad’s extensive Jewish library offers hours of peaceful reading, research and learning.
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Shut Up
Volunteer + Donate
sinai
Email cbs@boweryjews.com for more info.
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Scholars
Take a stimulating 8-week course that explores the philosophical significance & modern meaning of the 10 Commandments.
Wanna change the world? Submit an essay outlining a practical idea and we’ll work together to try and pull it off!
Limit 20 students. See September for full ad
Email DoTank@boweryjews.com
boweryjews.com
Chabad tour
View photos, read our story and take the virtual tour
upcoming holidays Explore detailed mini-sites before each Jewish holiday
torah Café
Explore 100s of video lectures by world-class scholars
Chabad House Bowery is a wholly independent organization and is not a part of, or sponsored by, New York University.
What, Why & how-to Research 1000s of topics on Jews and Judaism
daily Studies
Learn a portion of Torah, Tanya or Maimonides, updated daily
Fri. Evening, Sept. 13–Sat. Night, Sept. 14
It’s the holiest time of year! Don’t settle for honey in a bear and your apple from the cafeteria. Start the year off right with some Real Jewish Food. I’m not talking about gefilte fish — we pack more flavor than an everlasting gobstopper. So join us for the high holidays: Rosh Hashana meals (dinner and lunches!) on both days, and a beautiful pre-fast to prepare you for Yom Kippur. Don’t expect your bubbe’s brisket. This is better.
Park
in the
hashana kippur Wed. Evening, Sept. 4–Fri. Night, Sept. 6
Sukkah
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Wed. Night, Sept. 18–Wed. Sept. 25
Visit Chabad’s giant Sukkah in Washington Square Park! Feel free to stop by, have a bite, and perform the Mitzvah of shaking the Lulav and Etrog. The Sukkah is generally open from 10am–8pm.
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For information about services, please visit www.boweryjews.com
For details of holiday meals, services & activities visit boweryjews.com.
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Nights of September 26 & 27
Simchat
Tuesday, Sept. 24 Join us for Pizza in the Sukkah. Weather permitting. Totally Free.
S u n d a y Elul 5773
August 2013
Monday
26 20 Elul
Simchat Torah Party at Chabad! All night dancing with the Torah. Free food. Be there.
Torah
Tuesday
27
21 Elul
Visit www.boweryjews.com for more info.
Wednesday Thursday
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22 Elul
29
F r i d a y S a t u r d a y
30
23 Elul
24 Elul
Freshman Event
Freshman Shabbat
31
25 Elul
Light candles at 7:07 PM
Nitzavim-Vayelech
Shabbat Ends After 8:05 PM
S U N D AY
M O N D AY
2
1
26 ELUL
LABOR DAY
27 ELUL
T U E S D AY
3
28 ELUL
W E D N E S D AY
4
CLASSES BEGIN
EREV ROSH HASHANA
29 ELUL
T H U R S D AY
5
1 TISHREI
ROSH HASHANA DAY 1
Elul 5773/Tishrei 5774
September 2013
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FAST OF GEDALIAH
4 TISHREI
LIGHT CANDLES AT 7:07 PM
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5 TISHREI
FAST BEGINS 5:06 AM FAST ENDS AFTER 7:46 PM
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11 TISHREI
12 TISHREI
VOV TISHREI
11
12
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18 TISHREI
23
9 TISHREI
Kickoff Event
Korn on Chassidus 5–5:45pm
Shut Up & Learn 6pm
Pre-Fast Meal No ShaBBat Dinner
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18
EREV SUKKOT
14 TISHREI
24
SUKKOT CHOL HAMOED
25
SUKKOT HOSHANA RABBAH
20 TISHREI
21 TISHREI
Sukkah in the Park
Sukkah in the Park
Sukkah in the Park Pizza in the Hut
Sukkah in the Park Simchat Torah Party LIGHT CANDLES AT 6:31 PM
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30
26 TISHREI
13
8 TISHREI
19 TISHREI
25 TISHREI
Welcome ShaBBat
7 TISHREI
13 TISHREI
SUKKOT CHOL HAMOED
6
2 TISHREI
6 TISHREI
LIGHT CANDLES AT 6:43 PM
SUKKOT CHOL HAMOED
LIGHT CANDLES AT 8:05 PM
F R I D AY
House Party KickOff Event
Rabbi & Sarah Korn are available to meet with students for learning, schmoozing, counseling, and more. Please email diane@boweryjews.com to book a slot.
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SUKKOT DAY 1
20
15 TISHREI
16 TISHREI
Sukkah in the Park
Sukkah in the Park Sukkot ShaBBat
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22 TISHREI Simchat Torah Party
Tuesday, September 10 Kick off the school year at your house away from home. Pool, ping pong, air hockey, and more! Make yourself a plate from our ridiculous buffet, plop down on a beanbag, and kick it at the house party of the semester.
LIGHT CANDLES AT 7:40 PM
SHEMINI ATZERET YIZKOR
LIGHT CANDLES AT 7:28 PM
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ROSH HASHANA DAY 2
7
3 TISHREI
HA’AZINU
LIGHT CANDLES AT 7:03 PM
EREV YOM KIPPUR
SHABBAT ENDS AFTER 8:01 PM
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YOM KIPPUR YIZKOR
10 TISHREI
LIGHT CANDLES AT 6:52 PM
SUKKOT DAY 2
SHABBAT ENDS AFTER 7:49 PM
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SUKKOT CHOL HAMOED
17 TISHREI
LIGHT CANDLES AT 6:40 PM
SIMCHAT TORAH
23 TISHREI
BBQ ShaBBat
S AT U R D AY
Sukkah in the Park
SHABBAT ENDS AFTER 7:37 PM
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24 TISHREI
LIGHT CANDLES AT 6:28 PM
BEREISHIT
SHABBAT ENDS AFTER 7:25 PM
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students. Visit www.sinaischolars.com to register
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Club Sunday, October 20
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Friday, Oct. 25—Sunday, Oct. 27 Looking for a change of pace? Join over a thousand students from campuses all over the world for a massive Shabbat celebration in Crown Heights. Get a little Chassidic love, meet some incredible people, & bring home a little shtetl flavor to your crazy city life. For more information and to register please visit jewishweekend.org
Tishrei/Cheshvan 5774
Dig into the world’s first Top Ten and see why they’re still hits! Sign up for an in-depth, interactive and incredible 8-week course exploring the philosophical significance and current meaning of the 10 Commandments. Enrollment is limited to 20
Special Informational Event October 9
October 2013
sinai Scholars
Get involved! Want a leadership role at Chabad? Join a team and contribute your skills, ideas, and good vibes!
S U N D AY Tishrei/Cheshvan 5774
October 2013
6
2 CHESHVAN
13
9 CHESHVAN
20
16 CHESHVAN
M O N D AY
Health
1
+ Fitness
Wednesday, Oct. 23
7
3 CHESHVAN
14
10 CHESHVAN
21
T U E S D AY
2
27 TISHREI
FALL BREAK
T H U R S D AY
3
F R I D AY
4
28 TISHREI
29 TISHREI
30 TISHREI
Sarah’s Lunch & Learn 12:30–1:15pm Culinary Night - 7pm
Korn on Chassidus 5–5:45pm
Cooking with Sarah Shut Up & Learn 6pm
Gourmet ShaBBat
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9
10
11
4 CHESHVAN
COLUMBUS DAY
W E D N E S D AY
5 CHESHVAN
6 CHESHVAN
7 CHESHVAN
Sarah’s Lunch & Learn 12:30–1:15pm Culinary Night - 7pm
Korn on Chassidus 5–5:45pm CBS forum
Cooking with Sarah Shut Up & Learn 6pm
Szechuan ShaBBat
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Korn on Chassidus 5–5:45pm
Cooking with Sarah Shut Up & Learn 6pm
Italian ShaBBat
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24
11 CHESHVAN
FALL BREAK
22
12 CHESHVAN
13 CHESHVAN
ROSH CHODESH
8 CHESHVAN
25
19 CHESHVAN
20 CHESHVAN
21 CHESHVAN
Kosher Dining Club
Sinai Scholars 5–7pm
Cooking with Sarah Shut Up & Learn 6pm
KFC ShaBBat
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Korn on Chassidus 5–5:45pm
Cooking with Sarah Shut Up & Learn 6pm
Sinai Scholars 5–7pm
Rabbi & Sarah Korn are available to meet with students for learning, schmoozing, counseling, and more. Please email diane@boweryjews.com to book a slot.
26 CHESHVAN
27 CHESHVAN
SHABBAT ENDS AFTER 7:02 PM
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15 CHESHVAN
VAYEIRA
LIGHT CANDLES AT 5:54 PM
Korn on Chassidus 5–5:45pm Health + Fitness Night
Sarah’s Lunch & Learn 12:30–1:15pm Culinary Night - 7pm
LECH-LECHA
LIGHT CANDLES AT 6:05 PM
Sarah’s Lunch & Learn 12:30–1:15pm Culinary Night - 7pm
25 CHESHVAN
SHABBAT ENDS AFTER 7:13 PM
12
18 CHESHVAN
24 CHESHVAN
NOACH
LIGHT CANDLES AT 6:16 PM
17 CHESHVAN
23 CHESHVAN
5
ROSH CHODESH
1 CHESHVAN
14 CHESHVAN
CHOF CHESHVAN
S AT U R D AY
LIGHT CANDLES AT 5:44 PM
SHABBAT ENDS AFTER 6:52 PM
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CHAYEI SARAH
SHABBAT ENDS AFTER 6:42 PM
A birthday is the date when G-d decided that the world cannot exist without you —RABBI M. M. SCHNEERSON
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Thursdays, 6:00–7:15pm
Jewish learning · Nino-nonsense pairs for 45 minutes ultimate spiritual pre-game ·T forheyour Thursday night o schmoozing, you’ll · Nschmooze later ll levels welcome, · Abeginners to advanced
Shabbat Morning 9:30am – 11:15am
Chabad’s weekly Shabbat Minyan is friendly and perfectly-paced for a truly uplifting atmosphere. Join us for the service followed by a delicious Kiddush lunch.
For more info please visit boweryjews.com
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Korn on
Chassidut Wednesdays, 5:00–5:45pm
Rabbi Korn will guide you on a spiritual journey of deep analysis navigated by G-d’s roadmap, disclosing significant knowledge in simple language.
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Tuesdays, 7:00pm
Get into Kosher Culinary Arts with celebrated chefs and exciting new themes every Tuesday. Details updated on our website and Facebook. Space is limited so RSVP by emailing events@boweryjews.com.
Cheshvan/Kislev 5774
Chabad
_& learn
November 2013
Shtiebel
Shut Up
S U N D AY
M O N D AY
November 2013
3
30 CHESHVAN
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ENDS
7 KISLEV
17
14 KISLEV
24
21 KISLEV
Sinai Scholars Field Trip
T H U R S D AY
4
ROSH CHODESH
1 KISLEV
11 8 KISLEV
5
6
7
TOLDOT
LIGHT CANDLES AT 5:35 PM
SHABBAT ENDS AFTER 6:34 PM
9
3 KISLEV
4 KISLEV
5 KISLEV
6 KISLEV
Sarah’s Lunch & Learn 12:30–1:15pm Culinary Night - 7pm
Korn on Chassidus 5–5:45pm
Cooking with Sarah Shut Up & Learn 6pm
Mexican ShaBBat
Sinai Scholars ShaBBat Lunch
12
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15
9 KISLEV
YUD KISLEV
10 KISLEV
11 KISLEV
12 KISLEV
Sinai Scholars 5–7pm
Korn on Chassidus 5–5:45pm
Cooking with Sarah Shut Up & Learn 6pm
Italian ShaBBat
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17 KISLEV
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18 KISLEV
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19 KISLEV
Sinai Scholars 5–7pm
Sarah’s Lunch & Learn 12:30–1:15pm Culinary Night - 7pm
Korn on Chassidus 5–5:45pm Health + Fitness Night
Cooking with Sarah Shut Up & Learn 6pm
Thanksgiving ShaBBat
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Sinai Scholars 5–7pm
Sarah’s Lunch & Learn 12:30–1:15pm Culinary Night - 7pm
22 KISLEV
29 CHESHVAN
8
Sarah’s Lunch & Learn 12:30–1:15pm Culinary Night - 7pm
15 KISLEV
S AT U R D AY
2
28 CHESHVAN
BBQ ShaBBat
2 KISLEV
VETERANS DAY
F R I D AY
1
—ELIE WIESEL
Sinai Scholars 5–7pm
10
W E D N E S D AY
I do not recall a Jewish home without a book on the table.
Cheshvan/Kislev 5774
ROSH CHODESH
T U E S D AY
23 KISLEV
Rabbi & Sarah Korn are available to meet with students for learning, schmoozing, counseling, and more. Please email diane@boweryjews.com to book a slot.
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25 KISLEV
CHANUKAH DAY 1 THANKSGIVING DAY
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26 KISLEV
No ShaBBat Dinner
LIGHT CANDLES AT 4:27 PM
VAYEITZEI
SHABBAT ENDS AFTER 5:27 PM
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13 KISLEV
VAYISHLACH
LIGHT CANDLES AT 4:21 PM
YUD TES KISLEV
SHABBAT ENDS AFTER 5:21 PM
23
20 KISLEV
VAYEISHEV
LIGHT CANDLES AT 4:15 PM
CHANUKAH DAY 2 THANKSGIVING BREAK LIGHT CANDLES AT 4:12 PM
SHABBAT ENDS AFTER 5:17 PM
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27 KISLEV
CHANUKAH DAY 3 THANKSGIVING BREAK MIKEITZ
SHABBAT ENDS AFTER 5:14 PM
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Chanukah is an eight day festival celebrating the power of light in a world of darkness.
The story is this: Twenty-one centuries ago, the Syrian-Greeks ruled Judea (now Israel) and decreed that the Jews could not study Torah, observe Shabbat or perform the Bris “circumcision” covenant. It has been explained that the SyrianGreeks were fine with “logical” commandments, but could not stomach these Mitzvot whose only reason was “because G-d says so.” But Jews are all about what G-d says, so they risked their lives defying the decrees. Then, in a succession of obvious miracles, their very small army successfully defeated the SyrianGreeks.
PART II:
The Jews returned to their trashed temple where they found a tiny jar of untouched oil—just enough to relight the Temple’s Menorah candelabrum for a single day.
Though it would take eight days to produce a new supply of oil, they lit what they had. The Menorah stayed lit for eight full days, proving that if G-d can make fire using oil, He can make eight days’ worth of fire using one day’s supply of oil.
In addition to the Mitzva of lighting the Menorah each night, Chanukah customs include eating foods fried in oil (latkes, jelly donuts); playing dreidel (spinning tops); and giving “Chanukah Gelt” money to children. For more info, insights and customs, visit us at boweryjews.com/Chanukah
Monday, December 2
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let’s eat!
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Sefer Torah One of the families in our community is donating our very first Sefer Torah – cause for a great celebration! Please join the festivities as we dance the Torah into its new home at the Chabad House. Students, alumni, family, and friends are all invited to join us on this very special occasion! It’s a party you won’t want to miss. Sunday, December 8
Kislev/Tevet 5774
Wednesday Night, Nov. 27–Thursday Dec. 5
light it park
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28 KISLEV
CHANUKAH DAY 4 THANKSGIVING BREAK
Kislev/Tevet 5774
December 2013
8
5 TEVET
M O N D AY
2
CHANUKAH DAY 5
T U E S D AY
3
29 KISLEV
30 KISLEV
Sinai Scholars 5–7pm Public Menorah Lighting
Sarah’s Lunch & Learn 12:30–1:15pm Culinary Night - 7pm
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10
6 TEVET
7 TEVET
Hachnasat Sefer Torah
Sinai Scholars 5–7pm
Sarah’s Lunch & Learn 12:30–1:15pm Culinary Night - 7pm
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16
12 TEVET
13 TEVET
22 19 TEVET
WINTER BREAK
FALL SEMESTER EXAMS
17
14 TEVET
CHANUKAH DAY 6 ROSH CHODESH
FALL SEMESTER EXAMS
W E D N E S D AY
4
1 TEVET
Korn on Chassidus 5–5:45pm
Cooking with Sarah Shut Up & Learn 6pm
Gourmet ShaBBat
Kosher Dining Club
11
12
13
8 TEVET
9 TEVET
10 TEVET
Korn on Chassidus 5–5:45pm
Cooking with Sarah Shut Up & Learn 6pm
CariBBean ShaBBat
18
15 TEVET
23
24
25
WINTER BREAK
7
4 TEVET
Bobst on Bowery
21 TEVET
6
S AT U R D AY
3 TEVET
Bobst on Bowery
WINTER BREAK
5
CHANUKAH DAY 8
F R I D AY
2 TEVET
Bobst on Bowery
20 TEVET
CHANUKAH DAY 7 ROSH CHODESH
T H U R S D AY
22 TEVET
19
FALL 16 TEVET SEMESTER EXAMS
FALL SEMESTER EXAMS
LIGHT CANDLES AT 4:10 PM
FAST DAY
LAST DAY OF CLASSES
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11 TEVET
VAYECHI
FAST BEGINS 5:43 AM LIGHT CANDLES AT 4:11 PM
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17 TEVET
FALL SEMESTER EXAMS
SHABBAT ENDS AFTER 5:14 PM
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18 TEVET
WINTER BREAK
23 TEVET
27
WINTER BREAK
24 TEVET
SHABBAT ENDS AFTER 5:17 PM
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WINTER BREAK
25 TEVET
LIGHT CANDLES AT 4:17 PM
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WINTER BREAK
27 TEVET
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WINTER BREAK
28 TEVET
WINTER BREAK
Rabbi & Sarah Korn are available to meet with students for learning, schmoozing, counseling, and more. Please email diane@boweryjews.com to book a slot.
Bobst on Bowery
WINTER BREAK SHEMOT
LIGHT CANDLES AT 4:13 PM
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VAYIGASH
SHABBAT ENDS AFTER 5:13 PM
WINTER BREAK VA’EIRA
SHABBAT ENDS AFTER 5:21 PM
Chabad functions as a study space all year round, but especially during finals! Get a change of scenery during your studies and park at 353 Bowery, with WiFi, unlimited coffee, tea, snacks, and a designated silent zone on the 3rd floor. December 16–19
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Learning
Alumni & Friends
Birthright
Rooftop Event
Chanukah Chessed Club
Sukkot Lag B’Omer
Purim Culinary Night
Passover
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Are you Jewish and between the ages of 18–26? Have you ever been to Israel? Join Chabad House Bowery’s focused tour of the Holy Land for 10 days of culture, spiritual exploration, and really good pita. Absolutely FREE, fun and unforgettable. For info, visit: boweryjews.com. To recruit, email: israel@boweryjews.com.
sinai Scholars
Join Sarah Korn on a journey to discover the lives and legacies of Judaism’s most influential women.
Dig into the world’s first Top Ten and see why they’re still hits! Sign up for an in-depth, interactive and incredible 8-week course exploring the philosophical significance and current meaning of the 10 Commandments. Enrollment is limited to 20
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Women in Jewish
History Tuesdays, 12:30pm–1:15pm
Birthright
students. Visit www.sinaischolars.com to register
Tevet/Shevat 5774
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email chessed@boweryjews.com to get involved
January 2014
Chessed
Join our volunteer program, bringing joy to local seniors, survivors and children with special needs.
S U N D AY Tevet/Shevat 5774
January 2014
5
4 SHEVAT
M O N D AY
We should challenge the relativism that tells us there is no right or wrong, when every instinct of our mind knows it is not so, and is a mere excuse to allow us to indulge in what we believe we can get away with. A world without values quickly becomes a world without value.
W E D N E S D AY
1
29 TEVET
NEW YEAR’S DAY WINTER BREAK
T H U R S D AY
2
1 SHEVAT
ROSH CHODESH WINTER BREAK
F R I D AY
3
2 SHEVAT
—JONATHAN SACKS
6 WINTER BREAK
T U E S D AY
5 SHEVAT
4
WINTER BREAK
3 SHEVAT
6 SHEVAT
8
WINTER BREAK
7 SHEVAT
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WINTER BREAK
9 SHEVAT
SHABBAT ENDS AFTER 5:27 PM
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WINTER BREAK
10 SHEVAT
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12 SHEVAT
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CHOF BEIS SHEVAT WINTER BREAK
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17 SHEVAT
27
25 SHEVAT
WINTER BREAK
26 SHEVAT
SPRING CLASSES BEGIN
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27 SHEVAT Sarah’s Lunch & Learn 12:30–1:15pm Culinary Night - 7pm
Rabbi & Sarah Korn are available to meet with students for learning, schmoozing, counseling, and more. Please email diane@boweryjews.com to book a slot.
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29 SHEVAT
30 SHEVAT
Korn on Chassidus 5–5:45pm
Cooking with Sarah Shut Up & Learn 6pm
Welcome Back ShaBBat
WINTER BREAK YITRO
SHABBAT ENDS AFTER 5:40 PM
25
WINTER BREAK LIGHT CANDLES AT 4:45 PM
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WINTER BREAK SHABBAT ENDS AFTER 5:33 PM
LIGHT CANDLES AT 4:37 PM
MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR DAY
YUD SHEVAT
BESHALACH
LIGHT CANDLES AT 4:29 PM
TU B’SHEVAT
WINTER BREAK BO
LIGHT CANDLES AT 4:23 PM
7
WINTER BREAK
S AT U R D AY
ROSH CHODESH
LIGHT CANDLES AT 4:54 PM
24 SHEVAT
WINTER BREAK MISHPATIM
SHABBAT ENDS AFTER 5:48 PM
Wednesday, February 5
—––——— Schmooze e Sarah Do you wonder, wish and wait for answers? Sarah Korn is available to students in 30-minute slots. Schedule a time to talk or learn: sarah@boweryjews.com
Birthright
registration
Are you Jewish and between the ages of 18–26? Have you ever been to Israel? Join Chabad House Bowery’s focused tour of the Holy Land for 10 days of culture, spiritual exploration, and really good pita. Absolutely FREE, fun and unforgettable. For info, visit: boweryjews.com. To recruit, email: israel@boweryjews.com.
Shtiebel
Chabad Shabbat Morning 9:30am – 11:15am
Chabad’s weekly Shabbat Minyan is friendly and perfectly-paced for a truly uplifting atmosphere. Join us for the service followed by a delicious Kiddush lunch.
Shevat/Adar I 5774
Email cbs@boweryjews.com for more info.
February 2014
Ballers Society
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Chabad
Get involved! Want a leadership role at Chabad? Join a team and contribute your skills, ideas, and good vibes!
S U N D AY
M O N D AY
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9 ADAR I
Sunday, February 9 Join our annual ski trip to Hunter Mountain in the Catskills, for a day of slidingdown slopes while reaching new heights! We’re covering Kosher food expenses. Limited space available. Visit www.boweryjews.com for more info & to register.
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4 ADAR I
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10 ADAR I
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16 ADAR I
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23 ADAR I
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17 ADAR I
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PRESIDENTS’ DAY
F R I D AY
5
Friday Night, February 14
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6 ADAR I
7 ADAR I
Korn on Chassidus 5–5:45pm CBS Forum
Italian ShaBBat
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12 ADAR I
13 ADAR I
14 ADAR I
Sarah’s Lunch & Learn 12:30–1:15pm Culinary Night - 7pm
Korn on Chassidus 5–5:45pm
Cooking with Sarah Shut Up & Learn 6pm
Sephardic ShaBBat
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18 ADAR I
19 ADAR I
20 ADAR I
21 ADAR I
Sarah’s Lunch & Learn 12:30–1:15pm Culinary Night - 7pm
Korn on Chassidus 5–5:45pm Health + Fitness Night
Cooking with Sarah Shut Up & Learn 6pm
KFC ShaBBat
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Sinai Scholars 5–7pm
Sarah’s Lunch & Learn 12:30–1:15pm Culinary Night - 7pm
Rabbi & Sarah Korn are available to meet with students for learning, schmoozing, counseling, and more. Please email diane@boweryjews.com to book a slot.
TERUMAH
SHABBAT ENDS AFTER 5:56 PM
7
Cooking with Sarah Shut Up & Learn 6pm
25 ADAR I
1
26 ADAR I
27 ADAR I
28 ADAR I
Korn on Chassidus 5–5:45pm
Cooking with Sarah Shut Up & Learn 6pm
Szechuan ShaBBat
ROSH CHODESH
1 ADAR I
Shabbat
5 ADAR I
24 ADAR I
S AT U R D AY
Sephardic
Sarah’s Lunch & Learn 12:30–1:15pm Culinary Night - 7pm
11 ADAR I
Ski Trip
T H U R S D AY
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February 2014
2 ADAR I
W E D N E S D AY
Ski Trip
ADar I 5774
2
T U E S D AY
8
8 ADAR I
TETZAVAH
LIGHT CANDLES AT 5:02 PM
PURIM KATAN
SHABBAT ENDS AFTER 6:04 PM
15
SHUSHAN PURIM KATAN
15 ADAR I
KI TISA
LIGHT CANDLES AT 5:11 PM
SHABBAT ENDS AFTER 6:12 PM
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22 ADAR I
LIGHT CANDLES AT 5:19 PM
VAYAKHEL
SHABBAT ENDS AFTER 6:19 PM
Remember that even in the darkest place, the light of one single candle can be seen far and wide. LIGHT CANDLES AT 5:27 PM
—R’ M. M. SCHNEERSON
Of course, G-d orchestrates miracles every day and calls them “natural fortunate events”. On Purim we celebrate these miracles that are hidden as well as Jewish unity.
To recruit, email: israel@boweryjews.com.
The four Mitzva activities of Purim:
LISTEN to the Megilla—the whole Story of Purim—on Saturday night and again on Sunday Morning.
GIVE charity to those who truly need it (at least one person who seems destitute!). SEND
gifts of ready-to-eat food to friends, adding to the joy, unity and celebration.
EAT & celebrate with family and friends in keeping with the spirit of Purim.
Purim
Grand
Unique about this holiday— compared to, say, Passover or Chanukah—is that G-d’s “Mighty Hand” was not easily seen in the salvation. Instead, a series of fortunate events resulted in a rescue, including a completely unified response by the Jewish people. (Maybe that was an open miracle!)
Are you Jewish and between the ages of 18–26? Have you ever been to Israel? Join Chabad House Bowery’s focused tour of the Holy Land for 10 days of culture, spiritual exploration, and really good pita. Absolutely FREE, fun and unforgettable. For info, visit: boweryjews.com.
Party Saturday Night, March 1
Adar I/Adar II 5774
Purim is the merriest day on the Jewish calendar. It commemorates the salvation of the Jewish people from a plot by Haman, a powerful Persian politician, to “destroy, kill and annihilate” us all.
registration
March 2014
Saturday Night, Mar. 15–Sunday Evening, Mar. 16
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Purim
Birthright
Adar I/Adar II 5774
March 2014
2
ROSH CHODESH
30 ADAR I
9
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME BEGINS
7 ADAR II
16
PURIM
14 ADAR II
M O N D AY
T U E S D AY
W E D N E S D AY
Each of us has deficiencies, but as a whole we are complete. Each one is perfected by his fellow, until we make a perfect whole. —RABBI M. M. SCHNEERSON
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ROSH CHODESH
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T H U R S D AY
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S U N D AY
5
F R I D AY
In Jewish history there are no coincidences. —ELIE WIESEL
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2 ADAR II
3 ADAR II
4 ADAR II
5 ADAR II
Sinai Scholars 5–7pm
Sarah’s Lunch & Learn 12:30–1:15pm Culinary Night - 7pm
Korn on Chassidus 5–5:45pm
Cooking with Sarah Shut Up & Learn 6pm
Mexican ShaBBat
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11
12
13
9 ADAR II
10 ADAR II
Sinai Scholars 5–7pm
Sarah’s Lunch & Learn 12:30–1:15pm Culinary Night - 7pm
Korn on Chassidus 5–5:45pm
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15 ADAR II
SHUSHAN PURIM SPRING BREAK
16 ADAR II
SPRING BREAK
17 ADAR II
FAST OF ESTHER
11 ADAR II
20
18 ADAR II
19 ADAR II No ShaBBat Dinner
23
21 ADAR II
30
28 ADAR II
SPRING BREAK
24
22 ADAR II
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29 ADAR II
Sinai Scholars 5–7pm
Sinai Scholars 5–7pm
25
23 ADAR II Sarah’s Lunch & Learn 12:30–1:15pm Culinary Night - 7pm
Rabbi & Sarah Korn are available to meet with students for learning, schmoozing, counseling, and more. Please email diane@boweryjews.com to book a slot.
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25 ADAR II
26 ADAR II
Korn on Chassidus 5–5:45pm
Cooking with Sarah Shut Up & Learn 6pm
BBQ ShaBBat
SHABBAT ENDS AFTER 6:35 PM
15
13 ADAR II TZAV ZACHOR
LIGHT CANDLES AT 6:43 PM
SHABBAT ENDS AFTER 7:42 PM
22
SPRING BREAK
20 ADAR II
SPRING BREAK SHEMINI PARAH
LIGHT CANDLES AT 6:50 PM
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24 ADAR II
VAYIKRA
LIGHT CANDLES AT 5:35 PM
21
SPRING BREAK
SHABBAT ENDS AFTER 6:27 PM
6 ADAR II
14
No ShaBBat Dinner
PEKUDEI SHEKALIM
8
12 ADAR II
FAST BEGINS 5:50 AM FAST ENDS AFTER 7:27 PM
SPRING BREAK
1
29 ADAR I
Purim Party
1 ADAR II
8 ADAR II
S AT U R D AY
SHABBAT ENDS AFTER 7:50 PM
29
27 ADAR II
LIGHT CANDLES AT 6:58 PM
TAZRIA HACHODESH
SHABBAT ENDS AFTER 7:58 PM
True, the Exodus from Egypt happened years ago…3325 years
ago. Yet we’re all still slaves in a way—to our worries, our envies, our fears. Luckily, freedom still exists as well, in our break from despair, our passion to give and our willingness to overcome.
Feel, live and celebrate freedom with the Chabad House Bowery family!
—––——— Friday Night, April 18
visit www.boweryjews.com for info regarding times.
Health + Fitness
—————— —––——— Passover Coffee seders
Experience the traditional Pesach Seders in a warm, relaxed atmosphere. Discover the deeper meaning of freedom while enjoying Matzah, wine and delicious homemade food. RSVP is a must! Visit www.boweryjews.com for more information about the Seders and our other Passover activities.
Tuesday, April 2
e Korn Your Schedule, Your Time
Looking to connect, talk, ask, or challenge? Rabbi Korn is available to students for half-hour and 15 minute slots. Sign up week-by-week, at: diane@boweryjews.com
Nissan 5774
Passover is one of the “three festivals” listed in the Torah (the others are Sukkot and Shavuot). It commemorates G-d’s mighty Hand, which removed us from the unbearable persecution at the hands of the ancient Egyptians.
Shabbat
April 2014
Monday Night, April 14–Tuesday, April 22
Matzah
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pass over
S U N D AY
M O N D AY
1
Nissan 5774
April 2014
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7
6 NISSAN
T U E S D AY
7 NISSAN
ROSH CHODESH
14
13 NISSAN
14 NISSAN
20
20 NISSAN
OMER: 5
21
21 NISSAN
LIGHT CANDLES AT 7:22 PM
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27 NISSAN
OMER: 12
4 NISSAN
Sarah’s Lunch & Learn 12:30–1:15pm Culinary Night - 7pm
Korn on Chassidus 5–5:45pm Health + Fitness Night
Cooking with Sarah Shut Up & Learn 6pm
Italian ShaBBat
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8 NISSAN
9 NISSAN
10 NISSAN
11 NISSAN
Korn on Chassidus 5–5:45pm
EREV PASSOVER 1ST SEDER NIGHT
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PASSOVER DAY 1 2ND SEDER NIGHT
15 NISSAN
PASSOVER DAY 7 OMER: 6
OMER: 13
16
16 NISSAN
LIGHT CANDLES AT 8:17 PM
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PASSOVER DAY 8 OMER: 7
22 NISSAN
Gourmet ShaBBat
PASSOVER DAY 2 OMER: 1
HOLIDAY ENDS AFTER 8:18 PM
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OMER: 8
23 NISSAN
HOLIDAY ENDS AFTER 8:25 PM
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OMER: 14
30
28 NISSAN
29 NISSAN
30 NISSAN
Sinai Scholars 5–7pm
Sarah’s Lunch & Learn 12:30–1:15pm Culinary Night - 7pm
Korn on Chassidus 5–5:45pm
Rabbi & Sarah Korn are available to meet with students for learning, schmoozing, counseling, and more. Please email diane@boweryjews.com to book a slot.
ROSH CHODESH OMER: 15
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17 NISSAN
PASSOVER CHOL HAMOED OMER: 2
Passover Day Lunch
24
S AT U R D AY
4
3 NISSAN
LIGHT CANDLES AT 8:24 PM
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3
F R I D AY
2 NISSAN
LIGHT CANDLES AT 7:16 PM
PASSOVER CHOL HAMOED
2
T H U R S D AY
1 NISSAN
Sinai Scholars 5–7pm
13
W E D N E S D AY
18
18 NISSAN
Matzah ShaBBat
OMER: 9
25
24 NISSAN
25 NISSAN
Cooking with Sarah Shut Up & Learn 6pm
KFC ShaBBat
5
5 NISSAN
METZORA
LIGHT CANDLES AT 7:05 PM
YUD ALEPH NISSAN
SHABBAT ENDS AFTER 8:06 PM
12
12 NISSAN
ACHAREI
LIGHT CANDLES AT 7:12 PM
PASSOVER CHOL HAMOED OMER: 3
SHABBAT ENDS AFTER 8:14 PM
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PASSOVER CHOL HAMOED OMER: 4
19 NISSAN
LIGHT CANDLES AT 7:20 PM
OMER: 10
SHABBAT HAGADOL
SHABBAT ENDS AFTER 8:22 PM
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OMER: 11
26 NISSAN
KEDOSHIM
LIGHT CANDLES AT 7:27 PM
SHABBAT ENDS AFTER 8:30 PM
This is the key to time management—
to see the value of every moment
—RABBI M. M. SCHNEERSON
Iyar/Sivan 5773
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Chabad’s weekly Shabbat Minyan is friendly and perfectly-paced for a truly uplifting atmosphere. Join us for the service followed by a delicious Kiddush lunch.
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Tuesday, May 20
Graduating? Let’s share an evening of wine and cheese, while wishing the best to good friends and reliving good memories. Bring your parents or come with friends. For graduates only.
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Shabbat Morning 9:30am – 11:15am
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—————— Shtiebel Are you curious about the practical laws of Shabbat observance? Learn Hilchot Shabbat with Rabbi Korn. Time & location varies
May 2014
Shabbat Afternoon Bet. Mincha & Maariv
es
shiur
—————— halacha
Schedule a time to talk or learn: sarah@boweryjews.com
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Schmooze e Sarah
Do you wonder, wish and wait for answers? Sarah Korn is available to students in 30-minute slots.
Celebr
at
S U N D AY
M O N D AY
T U E S D AY
W E D N E S D AY
1
Indifference, to me, is the epitome of evil
Iyar/Sivan 5774
May 2014
1 IYAR
4
4 IYAR
5 IYAR
Sinai Scholars Field Trip
11
11 IYAR
5
YOM HAZIKARON OMER: 20
OMER: 26
12 12 IYAR
6 IYAR
OMER: 21
Sarah’s Lunch & Learn 12:30–1:15pm Culinary Night - 7pm
Sinai Scholars 5–7pm
MOTHER’S DAY
6
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ISRAEL
OMER: 27
LAST DAY OF CLASSES
13
13 IYAR
OMER: 28
READING DAY
7
ROSH CHODESH OMER: 16
Cooking with Sarah Shut Up & Learn 6pm
—ELIE WIESEL
OMER: 19
T H U R S D AY
OMER: 22
8
F R I D AY
2
2 IYAR
Mexican ShaBBat
OMER: 23
9
7 IYAR
8 IYAR
9 IYAR
Korn on Chassidus 5–5:45pm
Cooking with Sarah Shut Up & Learn 6pm
Italian ShaBBat
14
14 IYAR
PESACH SHENI OMER: 29
SPRING SEMESTER EXAMS
15
15 IYAR
OMER: 30
SPRING SEMESTER EXAMS
16
16 IYAR
CariBBean ShaBBat
18 18 IYAR
25
25 IYAR
LAG B’OMER OMER: 33
SPRING SEMESTER EXAMS
OMER: 40
19 19 IYAR
26 26 IYAR
OMER: 34
SPRING SEMESTER EXAMS
MEMORIAL DAY OMER: 41
20
20 IYAR
Seniors Wine & Cheese Graduation Celebration
27
OMER: 35
SPRING SEMESTER EXAMS
21
OMER: 36
21 IYAR
22
OMER: 37
22 IYAR
23
27 IYAR
28
28 IYAR
EMOR
LIGHT CANDLES AT 7:34 PM
OMER: 24
SHABBAT ENDS AFTER 8:38 PM
10
BEHAR
LIGHT CANDLES AT 7:42 PM
OMER: 31
SPRING SEMESTER EXAMS
SHABBAT ENDS AFTER 8:46 PM
17
17 IYAR
OMER: 38
29
29 IYAR
OMER: 44
30
1 SIVAN
OMER: 32
SPRING SEMESTER EXAMS BECHUKOTAI
LIGHT CANDLES AT 7:48 PM
SHABBAT ENDS AFTER 8:55 PM
24
OMER: 39
24 IYAR
BAMIDBAR
LIGHT CANDLES AT 7:55 PM
OMER: 43
OMER: 25
10 IYAR
ROSH CHODESH OMER: 45
LIGHT CANDLES AT 8:01 PM
Rabbi & Sarah Korn are available to meet with students for learning, schmoozing, counseling, and more. Please email diane@boweryjews.com to book a slot.
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OMER: 18
3 IYAR
23 IYAR
Commencement
OMER: 42
OMER: 17
S AT U R D AY
SHABBAT ENDS AFTER 9:02 PM
31
OMER: 46
2 SIVAN
NASO
SHABBAT ENDS AFTER 9:09 PM
Staff
Sarah, the kids, and I want to wish you an awesome year. We are so incredibly honored to get to know so many of you and to celebrate Jewish life together. We really believe that authentic Jewish living can be chill, hip, colorful, flavored and accessible, and tailored to each individual in their own way. So come by, find out where you wanna plug in and see what you can offer and what you’ll receive. Most importantly, we’re here for you, for real. This isn’t our job, it’s our life (!) and we feel blessed to have you in it. All the very best, The Korn Family
Rabbi Korn
Molly Keene
COMMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR | BRAND MANAGER mk@Nyujews.com
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
rabbi@boweryjews.com 917-613-1786
Debbie Dreyfuss
Sarah Korn DIRECTOR
sarah@boweryjews.com 347-323-3004
Jasmine Einalhori SPECIAL CULINARY PROJECTS jasmine@boweryjews.com
Shaina Hecht FINANCIAL MANAGER
shaina@boweryjews.com
Matt Glick
OPERATIONS DIRECTOR debbied@boweryjews.com
Diane Schevelowitz
SPECIAL PROJECT MANAGER | ASSISTANT TO DIRECTOR diane@boweryjews.com
Diana Garcia
KITCHEN MANAGER kitchenmanager@boweryjews.com
Chabad Student Board studentboard@boweryjews.com
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER mglick@boweryjews.com
353 Bowery, New York, NY 10003 PHONE 212-674-1950 EMAIL info@boweryjews.com www.boweryjews.com Chabad House Bowery is a wholly independent organization and is not a part of, or sponsored by, New York University.
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Letter from the Korns
&
YOUR HOUSE
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Not a fan of the internet? Don’t use Facebook? Not the calendar type? Want to get more involved in Chabad in any way shape or form but don’t know how??
CALL THIS NUMBER: 212-674-1950 It is the Chabad House Bowery HOTLINE. Ask for Rabbi Korn. Ask for Sarah. Ask for a chocolate coconut cookie pie. Ask how to get involved.
Or just stop by 353 Bowery It’s the best part of our day.
It’s your house. Own it.
you can change the world Adapted from the teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe