Weekly Update

Dear Friends,

This Shabbat - 19 Kislev, 5783, December 2, 2023, we read the Torah portion of Vayishlach, which is the eighth portion of the Book of Breishit. The portion relates the return of our Patriarch Yaakov and his large family back to the Land of Israel. The Torah describes in detail the trials and tribulations he encountered, as he returned home, with the intent of permanently settling in the Land of Israel.

Not withstanding his many challenges, Yaakov expressed his thankfulness to G-d for all His kindness and his humility before the benevolence G-d bestowed upon him.

This Shabbat comes on the 19th of Kislev, which celebrates the liberation of Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi, the first Chabad Rebbe, from Czarist prison. He was falsely accused of siding with Russia's enemy Turkiye, as he was sending funds to support the poor in the Land of Israel. His release was a great victory for the Jewish people and for the Chabad movement in particular. This day is celebrated by the worldwide Chabad community as the Rosh Hashanah for Chassidut. A special Farbrengen will be held on Shabbat after Mincha.

This Shabbat there will be a nice Lox Kiddush which is being sponsored by Reuven Pittenger, In Memory of, Police Sgt. Elisheva Rose Ida Lubin OBM, who was struck down by a terrorist on Monday November 6, in Jerusalem. Rose is the niece of Elise and Jamie Kosofsky. Rose is remembered for her intense love of Israel and her dedication to her service in the Holy City of Jerusalem.

CANDLE LIGHTING THIS FRIDAY IS AT 4:53 PM
MINCHA IS AT 4:55 PM

Friday - 18 Kislev - December 1:

• Morning service is at 6:30 am.
• Candle lighting at 4:53 pm.
• Mincha at 4:55 pm. 

Shabbat  - 19 Kislev - December 2:

• Shabbat morning class at 9:00 am.
• Shabbat morning services at 10:00 am.
• Shabbat Kiddush luncheon after morning services.
• Mincha immediately after kiddush luncheon.
• Special Farbrengen after Mincha.
• Maariv is at 6:13 pm.

Sunday morning service is at 8:30 am.

Daily mornng service M-F is at 6:30 am.

Mincha this week is at 4:55 pm.

This Shabbat, the 19th of Kislev, is the anniversary of the liberation of Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi, founder and first Rebbe of Chabad. This date marks a turning point in the life of Judaism as Rabbi Schneur Zalman was given permission the greatly expand the deep teachings of Chabad Chassidut. It was on these teaching, the the Holy Baal Shem Tov was told, as the spread forth, they will pave the way for the coming of Mashiach. "When your wellsprings will burst forward and spread to the world, we will merit to see the arrival of Mashiach". May this happen now as the world is in need of true peace and blessings. 

Shabbat Shalom 

AVAILABLE DATES FOR KIDDUSH SPONSORSHIP
(Updated as of Nov 16, 2023)
December 9, 23, 30
January 6, 20
February 10, 17, 24
March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
April 6
May 4, 11, 18, 25
June 1, 15, 22, 29