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This week at Chabad |
Chabad this week launched a new "Lunch and Learn" group - a midday Torah class, accompanied by a hearty Kosher lunch and animated round table discussions. The lecture was given by Levi Lesches and everyone present participated in the discussions which included topics ranging from evolution to Jewish philosophy. A big thank you goes to Andrew Bales, who hosted the class in his office. If you would like to join the class, which will be held every Thursday by Andrew's office at 12:00 PM (in English) - please RSVP by Thursday morning to allow us to prepare lunch adequately.
This coming Thursday will be Gimel Tamuz, which is the fifteenth Yahrzeit (anniversary of passing) of the Chabad - Lubavitch Rabbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, may his merit protect us. The Rebbe led the Chabad movement from 1950 (the passing of the previous Chabad Rebbe) onwards, and dedicated his life to teaching and inspiring a generation in the path of Judaism, particularly the teachings of Chassidut (Jewish philosophy which reveals the inner dimension of the Torah, and the intrinsic connection between the Jewish soul and G-d). The Rebbe constantly placed special emphasis on the Mitzvah of Ahavat Yisrael (love of our fellow Jew), Jewish education, and about the importance of each and every good deed and action we perform. In the spirit of these he pioneered the Chabad outreach programs, from its humble beginning in a synagogue in Brooklyn, to the worldwide network of Chabad centers we have today. It is customary to visit the Rebbe's grave site on the day of his Yahrzeit, to strengthen our commitment to follow his teachings, and to do our utmost to bring about his life's goal, the coming of the Messiah. As such, Rabbi Menachem Hartman will be going to New York this Sunday for a week in honor of Gimmel Tamuz. (To learn more about the Chabad – Lubavitch Rebbe, Menachem Mendel Schneerson Click here.)
This Shabbat we will be saying goodbye to a dear friends and active members of our community, MaximClaire and , who will be returning this coming week to France. As the saying goes, Jews never really part, and especially with modern conveniences such as Facebook we trust Maxim and Claire will continue to be with us. We wish them much success and only the best in them future endeavors. |
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The Parshah in a Nutshell |
Shelach
Numbers 13:1-15:41
Moses sends twelve spies to the Land of Canaan. Forty days later they return, carrying a huge cluster of grapes, a pomegranate and a fig, to report on a lush and bountiful land. But ten of the spies warn that the inhabitants of the land are giants and warriors "more powerful than we"; only Caleb and Joshua insist that the land can be conquered, as G-d has commanded....
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Shabbat Times for:
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam |
Friday, Jun. 19, 2009
Light Candles at 5:59 pm
Shabbat, Jun. 20, 2009
Shabbat Ends 6:52 pm
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This weeks Kiddush
is kindly sponsored by:
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| Mr. Mike Dee |
May he have much success in all they do.
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