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Chabad of Port Washington Email: [email protected] Voice: 516-767-8672 www.ChabadPW.org
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The next few days are really special for me personally, and I'd like to share that inspiration with you.
Monday, the 10th day of the Hebrew month Shvat, is the yahrzeit (anniversary of passing) of the previous Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Joseph I. Schneerson of righteous memory, making this a very holy and auspicious day.
That same date is also the anniversary of when his successor, our beloved Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson of righteous memory, accepted upon himself the mantle of leadership of Chabad-Lubavitch. This makes it a very joyous day, as it marks the beginning of the Rebbe's more than four decades of illustrious leadership, sharing and giving tirelessly and selflessly of his love, guidance, wisdom and scholarship to millions from all walks of life.
Even after his passing in 1994, the Rebbe continues to lead us. Just as he was awarded the Congressional Gold Metal posthumously (in 1995), he continues - from on high - to inspire and bless millions the world over through his published works, audio/video, and the thousands of emissaries he has appointed at Chabad centers the world over.
So many of you have been personally touched by his message through Chabad Houses, Torah classes, or directly through trips to his "Ohel" - resting place.
I invite you share my spirit of celebration these next few days.
I will be away this Shabbat, as I will be at the Ohel. Rabbi Weinberg will lead services (and my Shabbat morning Chassidus class), and my son Levi will read from the Torah. Please come and share the special Shabbos with them.
On Sunday morning I'm leading a community trip to visit the Ohel and I invite you join me. There'll be a short introductory program at 10am at Chabad (including bagels and a video presentation), followed by the trip on our own Chabad school bus - or you can follow along with your own car. We will return to Chabad at 1:00 PM. Whether this would be your maiden voyage to the Ohel or if you've been there many times before, this is a very opportune time for such a trip. I'll personally be your guide, and I assure you it will be most meaningful and inspiring. (Click here to rsvp, no charge).
If you can not make the trip, you can get the Rebbe's blessings at this auspicious time by emailing your note asking for blessings to [email protected]. Make sure to include hebrew names and mother's hebrew names for you and any loved ones or friends for whom you will be requesting a blessing.
Shabbat Shalom! Happy 10th of Shvat!
Rabbi Shalom M. Paltiel
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10 Shevat: A Day of Two Rebbes
The 10th day of the Jewish month of Shevat (Yud Shevat in Hebrew) is a most significant date on the chassidic calendar.
It is the anniversary of passing (yahrtzeit) of the sixth Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Schneersohn (1880-1950), of righteous memory.
It is also the day when, in 1951, the seventh Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson (1902-1994), of righteous memory, formally accepted the leadership of Chabad-Lubavitch with a historic discourse (maamar) and address at a gathering marking the first anniversary of his predecessor's passing.
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Hebrew School Junior Congregation
Shabbat, January 19 | 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Hebrew School students and families will join once a month for Hebrew School Family Shabbat, Junior congregation. An interactive service with singing, stories, lessons and participation, as well as meaningful and fun activities and discussions. |
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Trip to the Ohel | Sunday, Jan 20 | 10 AM
Join us for a visit to the Ohel - Gravesite of the Previous Lubavitcher Rebbe and the Rebbe.
Click here for more info and RSVP. |
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NEW JLI Course - Living with Integrity:
Navigating Everyday Ethical Dilemmas
- How do you balance your needs vs. another's privacy?
- Is it necessary or even possible to forgive those who hurt you?
- What are your charitable obligations?
- To what extent are you responsible for your parents?
- Is it ever ethical to tell a lie?
- How accountable should you be to your commitments?
Click here for more info and to register. |
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Are Women Stronger Than Men?
By: Rabbi Aron Moss | Sydney, Australia
Question: I have often heard it said that Judaism believes that women are more spiritual than men. This is supposed to explain why men have more religious obligations than women - men need these things to become closer to G‑d, women are there already. But do we really believe that? Is it not just a patronizing way to avoid the question of the different gender roles in Judaism?
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 Bo in a Nutshell
G‑d commands the first mitzvah: the calendar. The final three plagues are visited about the Egyptians: locusts, darkness and death of the firstborn. Pharaoh finally cracks and sends the Jewish people running. The holiday of Passover and the Passover offering are introduced.
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 10 Shevat: A Day of Two Rebbes
The sixth Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Schneerson, passed away on this date in 1950. Exactly one year later, Rabbi Menachem Mendel accepted the leadership of the movement, and set about transforming the face of world Jewry . . .
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 The Reborn Teacher
Alas, she was not a marvelous teacher, but an increasingly miserable mess, mystified by this great cosmic joke. The born teacher, crying in shame. The born teacher, unable to succeed at the very thing she was born to do.
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 Joint Mission
Excerpts from the address in which the Rebbe formally accepted the leadership of the Chabad-Lubavitch movement.
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Parshat Bo
The last three of the Ten Plagues are visited on Egypt: a swarm of locusts devours all the crops and greenery; a thick, palpable darkness envelops the land; and all the firstborn of Egypt are killed at the stroke of midnight of the 15th of the month of Nissan.
G‑d commands the first mitzvah to be given to the people of Israel: to establish a calendar based on the monthly rebirth of the moon. The Israelites are also instructed to bring a "Passover offering" to G‑d: a lamb or kid is to be slaughtered, and its blood sprinkled on the doorposts and lintel of every Israelite home, so that G‑d should pass over these homes when He comes to kill the Egyptian firstborn. The roasted meat of the offering is to be eaten that night together with matzah (unleavened bread) and bitter herbs.
The death of the firstborn finally breaks Pharaoh's resistance, and he literally drives the Children of Israel from his land. So hastily do they depart that there is no time for their dough to rise, and the only provisions they take along are unleavened. Before they go, they ask their Egyptian neighbors for gold, silver and garments, draining Egypt of its wealth.
The Children of Israel are commanded to consecrate all firstborn, and to observe the anniversary of the Exodus each year by removing all leaven from their possession for seven days, eating matzah, and telling the story of their redemption to their children. They are also commanded to wear tefillin on the arm and head as a reminder of the Exodus and their resultant commitment to G‑d. |
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