A “Rebbe”, a bona fide spiritual genius, looked at life with a third eye and saw reflected in his holy soul, streams of different energies swirling around the biblical texts.
These texts, in addition to the elementary purpose of communicating a G-dly way of being in the world through mitzvot, also serve as a gateway to streams of higher spiritual consciousness that these people, were submerged in, we by reading those teachings, get to “HACK" into those sacred currents .
The opening verse of this weeks Torah portion “VeAta tetzaveh“ (“And you shall command”) is referring to G-D instructing Moses to teach the Jewish people the the specific laws regarding the construction of the Tabernacle.
The late 19th century Gerrer Rebbe, Rabbi Yehudah Aryeh Leib Alter, also known as the “Sefat Emet”, shares a breathtakingly beautiful idea; He rereads the text by focusing only on those two words “VeAta Tetzaveh” (“You shall command“), and elucidates; VeAta – And You, Tetzaveh – is a commandment (a mitzvah). G-d is not merely instructing Moses to teach the Jewish people how to build a tabernacle but advising Moses to tell the Jewish People, that each and every one of them is a mitzvah!
In this mystical interpretation of the verse, there is no longer just a Human performing G-D’s will, nor G-D simply commanding the human; there is only deep mystical oneness between G-D and his people.
I personally find this a highly effective medtiation during prayer, a time when we have a perfect opportunity to close our eyes, and not only perform the mitzvah, but in the spirit of the Holy Sefat Emet’s idea, be a mitzvah .
One of the best prayers to put this meditation to use is at the beginning of the Amidah prayer -the silent prayer, widely considered the prayer with the most intense concentration of spiritual energy .
The men of the great assembly who composed the Amidah , aware of the spiritual harvest waiting to be reaped here daily, took into consideration that people are preoccupied with the turbulence of life and easily distracted , they therefore composed the one line prayer before the Amidah begins, “My L-rd open my lips and my mouth shall declare your praise”
These words are their way of gently coaxing us into a different spiritual space where suddenly we are not alone; rather we are collaborating with G-d.
The wide chasm between the divine and us disappears, and a sacred duet is sounded between G-D and his people. We are not simply praying, rather we Become Prayer.
We find this same idea in Psalms, when King David writes “V’Ani Tefilati “ (“as for me my prayer), here too the text can be reread as V’Ani -and I , Tephilati – have become prayer.
Shabbat Shalom,
Rabbi Yossi
Random musings and reflections, jewish, spiritual, and otherwise...
Friday, February 11, 2011
Saturday, February 5, 2011
The hol(istic)y Ark
In reading the portion in Shul today , I had the following Question that I posed to all .
Why did the ark , have to be made of wood , yet covered with Gold ?
If it’s the luxury that we want , then let it be pure gold like the Menorah , if on the other hand we re aiming for the simple, unadorned look ,and not for a pleasing aesthetic, then it should have remained just wood with no covering .
One approach that I threw out there was as follows , the wood represents the ordinary areas of our lives , our routines , Job,school ,family .
Gold on the other hand represents spiritual enlightenment , and transcendence .
The message of placing the Torah , which contains our creed for living ,in a wooden box inlaid with gold , is that Torah is meant to facilitate fusion in the disparate regions of our human experience .
Judaism is unique in it s emphasis on living a more holistic life .
The message is clear ,our faith , i.e. our “Gold “ our sacredness flows over the way we are ordinary in the world and gently cascades over “The wood places ”(the forest of our lives) that we inhabit , transforming simple and routine acts , into moments of sublime devotion .
Shavua Tov
Yossi
Why did the ark , have to be made of wood , yet covered with Gold ?
If it’s the luxury that we want , then let it be pure gold like the Menorah , if on the other hand we re aiming for the simple, unadorned look ,and not for a pleasing aesthetic, then it should have remained just wood with no covering .
One approach that I threw out there was as follows , the wood represents the ordinary areas of our lives , our routines , Job,school ,family .
Gold on the other hand represents spiritual enlightenment , and transcendence .
The message of placing the Torah , which contains our creed for living ,in a wooden box inlaid with gold , is that Torah is meant to facilitate fusion in the disparate regions of our human experience .
Judaism is unique in it s emphasis on living a more holistic life .
The message is clear ,our faith , i.e. our “Gold “ our sacredness flows over the way we are ordinary in the world and gently cascades over “The wood places ”(the forest of our lives) that we inhabit , transforming simple and routine acts , into moments of sublime devotion .
Shavua Tov
Yossi
Friday, January 28, 2011
Shabbat Shalom
This Tuesday morning, during “Ten minutes of Torah” a weekly program at the Chabad Community Shul , an interesting question surfaced about the juxtaposition of last week’s Torah portion Yitro ,and this week’s Mishpatim.
First a little background. One of the more mystical principles of Judaism is with regard to the interpretations of Torah. It’s fairly common knowledge that the Torah has a built in elaborate system of Hermeneutical principles which were employed by the sages throughout the ages of the Mishnah and Talmud , to interpret, or unpack that which is implicit in the written Torah.
The essence of the development of all the halachik principles that form the backbone of Jewish life today, revolved/s around the meticulous adherence to those principals
So for example, a one liner in the Torah that states “You shall bind as a sign upon your hand, and they shall be for a reminder between your eyes” would be too cryptic as a stand alone statement, what are they made of? What’s in them? Who wears them? And when are they worn?
Enter the sages of the Mishna and the Talmud, which came in and worked their magic, through the careful application of these interpretive divine formulas, combined with the translucent Holiness of the sages, the Halachah of Teffillin was born, and eventually recorded in what is now known as the Shulchan Aruch, The code of Jewish Law.
This same procedure happened for all the Mitzvot of the Torah.
What is less common knowledge however is that in addition to the notion that every word, and syllable in the written torah is pregnant with meaning, and the sages in their mystical journeys, were like sacred archeologist’s; mining every letter for the hidden treasures buried within, was another,spiritually daring notion ,that even within the sequence of torah portions, are embedded deep G-dly truths, waiting to be lovingly extracted.
A prime example of this, is in the aforementioned sequence of the ending of Yitro and the beginning of Mishpatim.
The portion of Yitro, with its description of the Giving of the Ten Commandments at the foot of Sinai is arguably among the most sublime portions of the Torah, the interface of the divine and the human, the nexus of mankind and G-d.
Mishpatim is the polar opposite, a collection of ordinary laws pertaining to the seemingly mundane and dreary aspects of life.
The truth is that the proximity of these two extremes is intentional. The message here seems quite clear. The breakthrough of Sinai meant that the human realm and the sacred realms resolved their core incompatibility. This enabled the registering of the divine even in the most prosaic dimensions of life.
The achievement of nirvana then from a Jewish perspective lies not in the heights of the spiritual mountains we scale, rather in the sacred manner in which we conduct our daily life.
If we hear in the Mishpatim routine an echo of the thunderous holiness of Yitro, then in that moment we are indeed transported back to the foot of the mountain , and have found the secret to “Living a Meaningful life “
Shabbat Shalom,
Rabbi Yossi
First a little background. One of the more mystical principles of Judaism is with regard to the interpretations of Torah. It’s fairly common knowledge that the Torah has a built in elaborate system of Hermeneutical principles which were employed by the sages throughout the ages of the Mishnah and Talmud , to interpret, or unpack that which is implicit in the written Torah.
The essence of the development of all the halachik principles that form the backbone of Jewish life today, revolved/s around the meticulous adherence to those principals
So for example, a one liner in the Torah that states “You shall bind as a sign upon your hand, and they shall be for a reminder between your eyes” would be too cryptic as a stand alone statement, what are they made of? What’s in them? Who wears them? And when are they worn?
Enter the sages of the Mishna and the Talmud, which came in and worked their magic, through the careful application of these interpretive divine formulas, combined with the translucent Holiness of the sages, the Halachah of Teffillin was born, and eventually recorded in what is now known as the Shulchan Aruch, The code of Jewish Law.
This same procedure happened for all the Mitzvot of the Torah.
What is less common knowledge however is that in addition to the notion that every word, and syllable in the written torah is pregnant with meaning, and the sages in their mystical journeys, were like sacred archeologist’s; mining every letter for the hidden treasures buried within, was another,spiritually daring notion ,that even within the sequence of torah portions, are embedded deep G-dly truths, waiting to be lovingly extracted.
A prime example of this, is in the aforementioned sequence of the ending of Yitro and the beginning of Mishpatim.
The portion of Yitro, with its description of the Giving of the Ten Commandments at the foot of Sinai is arguably among the most sublime portions of the Torah, the interface of the divine and the human, the nexus of mankind and G-d.
Mishpatim is the polar opposite, a collection of ordinary laws pertaining to the seemingly mundane and dreary aspects of life.
The truth is that the proximity of these two extremes is intentional. The message here seems quite clear. The breakthrough of Sinai meant that the human realm and the sacred realms resolved their core incompatibility. This enabled the registering of the divine even in the most prosaic dimensions of life.
The achievement of nirvana then from a Jewish perspective lies not in the heights of the spiritual mountains we scale, rather in the sacred manner in which we conduct our daily life.
If we hear in the Mishpatim routine an echo of the thunderous holiness of Yitro, then in that moment we are indeed transported back to the foot of the mountain , and have found the secret to “Living a Meaningful life “
Shabbat Shalom,
Rabbi Yossi
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Go Celtics /Pre Shabbat Musings
Dear Friends,
Are you as excited as I am that preseason is over for the NBA and we can get on with the business of redemption from that fateful game 7 loss against the Lakers? With the upcoming match against the Heat, the energy in Boston is incredible.
This reminds me of a beautiful midrash about the creation of the sun and moon in Genesis. The text tells us that "G-d made two great lights---" but then contradicts itself by inferring that the sun was greater. Rashi explains that they were created equal but the moon complained, knowing that inherent in the idea of greatness is singularity. G-d then commands the moon to diminish itself and is then compensated by the host of stars that will now accompany it at night. The moon experiences both loss and gain and reveals the powerful relationship between diminishing oneself in order to increase. A Jew sets his calendar according to the moon, a lunar cycle. Inherent in the passage of time is the waning of the moon and its lessons. To grow, to enhance light, you first need to diminish yourself. Painful sacrifices of self are often needed in order to sustain growth both in the individual and in the world.
When a person gives Tzedakah, and invests their time or money in others, he/she discovers the message of the moon. While a team like the HEAT is HOT, it’s only because they are a team of smoldering individually talented suns! (Not talking about Phoenix) Doc Rivers and the Celtics establishment have a doctrine that emphasizes Team mentality over all. While this approach may diminish the individual brightness sometimes, it s what ultimately allows “STARS” to emerge. This team embodies team effort and partnership. If each player was concerned with personal greatness, they would not have a shared victory.
So, let's raise our glasses in a toast: Here is to the Celts, to us knowing when to diminish ourselves, understanding that humility allows a new light to break through and shine and the beginning of true greatness on the part of all us. "Lchaim!"
Part of being in the lunar cycle, is the possibility for constant spiritual growth . In That Spirit we are offering Three "Lunar Growth" opportunities.
The first one is for adults it’s the new JLI course entitled Medicine and Morals, and it begins on October 27 with both morning and evening options . Both of these classes will be led by Layah Lipsker and you can enroll today by going to www.myjli.com . The second journey is a virtual trip to Israel ,and its for teens only! The course entitled Israel 3D is beginning on Sunday October 24 th and I will be teaching this course. Please enroll your teens today at www.nsjewish.com
The final study opportunity is the long awaited continuation of the Wednesday evening Talmud class which will resume this week at 8:30 in the lower level classrooms at the Chabad Community Shul . LET THE LEARNING BEGIN!!!
On a Separate note , I want to congragulate the Israel 3D interns for winning an international video contest! Click here to view the winning entry
Are you as excited as I am that preseason is over for the NBA and we can get on with the business of redemption from that fateful game 7 loss against the Lakers? With the upcoming match against the Heat, the energy in Boston is incredible.
This reminds me of a beautiful midrash about the creation of the sun and moon in Genesis. The text tells us that "G-d made two great lights---" but then contradicts itself by inferring that the sun was greater. Rashi explains that they were created equal but the moon complained, knowing that inherent in the idea of greatness is singularity. G-d then commands the moon to diminish itself and is then compensated by the host of stars that will now accompany it at night. The moon experiences both loss and gain and reveals the powerful relationship between diminishing oneself in order to increase. A Jew sets his calendar according to the moon, a lunar cycle. Inherent in the passage of time is the waning of the moon and its lessons. To grow, to enhance light, you first need to diminish yourself. Painful sacrifices of self are often needed in order to sustain growth both in the individual and in the world.
When a person gives Tzedakah, and invests their time or money in others, he/she discovers the message of the moon. While a team like the HEAT is HOT, it’s only because they are a team of smoldering individually talented suns! (Not talking about Phoenix) Doc Rivers and the Celtics establishment have a doctrine that emphasizes Team mentality over all. While this approach may diminish the individual brightness sometimes, it s what ultimately allows “STARS” to emerge. This team embodies team effort and partnership. If each player was concerned with personal greatness, they would not have a shared victory.
So, let's raise our glasses in a toast: Here is to the Celts, to us knowing when to diminish ourselves, understanding that humility allows a new light to break through and shine and the beginning of true greatness on the part of all us. "Lchaim!"
Part of being in the lunar cycle, is the possibility for constant spiritual growth . In That Spirit we are offering Three "Lunar Growth" opportunities.
The first one is for adults it’s the new JLI course entitled Medicine and Morals, and it begins on October 27 with both morning and evening options . Both of these classes will be led by Layah Lipsker and you can enroll today by going to www.myjli.com . The second journey is a virtual trip to Israel ,and its for teens only! The course entitled Israel 3D is beginning on Sunday October 24 th and I will be teaching this course. Please enroll your teens today at www.nsjewish.com
The final study opportunity is the long awaited continuation of the Wednesday evening Talmud class which will resume this week at 8:30 in the lower level classrooms at the Chabad Community Shul . LET THE LEARNING BEGIN!!!
On a Separate note , I want to congragulate the Israel 3D interns for winning an international video contest! Click here to view the winning entry
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Recap of an amazing Shabbat Experience
Just wanted to shout out a HUGE thank you to all who made this past
weekends "where the wild things " Hot Shabbat Party, such a Success,
with over 100 men woman and Children truly getting into the Shabbat
Experience
. First and foremost thanks to the Finkels for Sponsoring and Mazal
tov to Robert on your BIG BDAY! Thanks to Layah for ,teaching an
inspiring class on "the Kabbalah of Kosher , For Morah Susan who ran a
wonderful "MINI MINYAN service , to Robin Kaplan who made the first
TOT SHABBAT the fun experience it was for the Children , Thanks to me
as well for doing a special program for the first and second graders
and getting into a great story about Noahs ark titled "we ar e all in
the same boat. Thanks to David Nathan who ran concurently with HOT
SHABBAT, the first (of many more ) North of Boston JEW CREW high
school Shabbaton,and to JOEL Weingarten AKA the Topsfielder REBBI for
a cholent that was GALACTIC. (?.. why not:)...Last but not least every
one of you who participated and walked up the Ramp into the
even though it was a vacation weekend ) and shined your holy souls and
shared your spirit in a true expression of Kehilah , I m so proud to
be part of The Chabad Community Shul! Please mark your calanders for
the next HOT SHABBAT , coming your way November 13th. If you are
interested in joining the new JLI course , medicine and morals ,
proudly offered by the North Shore Community COLEL ,beginning October
27 please log on today to www.mylji.com . If Your will be taking the
new teen JLI course on ISRAEL entitled Israel 3D please enroll today
at by logging on to www.nsjewish.com
AM YISROEL CHAI ...!!
Yossi
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Rosh Hashanah is almost here , time to get out the shovels....
Some young college students came to visit the Lubavitcher Rebbe of Blessed memory, my teacher and mentor, and asked him the following question: What is a Rebbe good for?
Far from being offended, The Rebbe said "that is a very good question. Let me tell you. It is written 'You shall be unto me a land of desire' [Malachi 3 :12] The Earth contains all kinds of treasures, but you have to know where to dig. If you do not, you will come up with nothing but rocks. So too in the spiritual realm. If you ask the geologist of the soul where to dig, you might find silver, which is the love of G-d; gold, which is awe before Hashem; or diamonds, which is faith. A Rebbe can only show you where to dig. You must do the digging yourself."
The High Holidays give us an opportunity to come together, and, using our prayers as shovels, provide us with ample tools to dig deep into our hearts to bring out the best that is within us.
This note is an invitation to dig. Please roll up your sleeves and join us at the Chabad Community Shul for a meaningful High Holiday experience .
For more info,or to reserve your spot for meaningful High Holidays at the Chabad Community Shul, please log onto http://www.nsjewish.com/.
Shana Tova!
Rabbi Yossi
Far from being offended, The Rebbe said "that is a very good question. Let me tell you. It is written 'You shall be unto me a land of desire' [Malachi 3 :12] The Earth contains all kinds of treasures, but you have to know where to dig. If you do not, you will come up with nothing but rocks. So too in the spiritual realm. If you ask the geologist of the soul where to dig, you might find silver, which is the love of G-d; gold, which is awe before Hashem; or diamonds, which is faith. A Rebbe can only show you where to dig. You must do the digging yourself."
The High Holidays give us an opportunity to come together, and, using our prayers as shovels, provide us with ample tools to dig deep into our hearts to bring out the best that is within us.
This note is an invitation to dig. Please roll up your sleeves and join us at the Chabad Community Shul for a meaningful High Holiday experience .
For more info,or to reserve your spot for meaningful High Holidays at the Chabad Community Shul, please log onto http://www.nsjewish.com/.
Shana Tova!
Rabbi Yossi
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Rosh Hashanah Thoughts
This past Rosh Hashanah, Israel's chief Rabbi , related the following episode:
One year ago, King Juan Carlos of Spain invited me to organize a commemoration of the 800th anniversary of the passing of the Rambam. Born in Cordova, Spain, the Rambam (Rabbi Moshe ben Maimon) is famous for his summaries of Jewish law and for his profound writings on Jewish philosophy.
When I arrived in Spain, I presented the King with the gift of a shofar. The shofar was long and curved, and part of it was covered in silver adorned with images of a crown, the Wailing Wall, and a menorah.
When King Juan Carlos saw the shofar, he didn’t understand its significance. “Is it from Africa?” he asked.
“No, it’s from the Land of Israel,” I replied. The King thought that perhaps it was used to play torero, a traditional sport involving the deadly pursuit of bulls that is played through the streets of Spain. I explained that Judaism is against such games because of the commandment of tzar baalei chayim, the prohibition against harming an animal without reason. “So what is the meaning of this present?” the King inquired. This is how I answered him.
Dear King of Spain, today with this gift I close a very old circle. More than 500 years ago, your great-great-grandfathers expelled my forefathers from Spain. Many Jews remained in Spain, and in order to avoid persecution they became maranos, secret Jews who behaved on the outside as Christians but in private remained Jews. The maranos made many small minyanim—gatherings of ten men—in underground synagogues, and they prayed very quietly. Once a year on Rosh Hashana, they were faced with a dilemma: how to blow the shofar and remain undetected. How can you fulfill the mitzvah of hearing the shofar if you cannot hear it?
So one year, a marano who was the conductor of the orchestra of the King of Spain approached the King and suggested that he arrange a special concert with old wind instruments. Being very fond of music, the King was delighted at such a novel idea and he instructed the conductor to reserve the largest theatre in Spain. The King told him to speak to his secretary and set a date for the concert. The conductor ran to the secretary and told him, “Please, I want a specific day in September.” That day was Rosh Hashanah.
At the concert, the King, the Queen, the royal children, and the ministers sat in the front rows, and behind them sat hundreds of maranos who came to hear the concert on Rosh Hashanah. The conductor held up the shofar and explained: “Dear King. Before you expelled the Jewish people from your country they used to blow this instrument, the shofar, as a sign of the first day of their calendar year. Before they used this instrument they used to say the following: Baruch atah hashem elokeinu melech haolam asher kidishanu bimitzvotav vitzivanu lishmoa kol shofar. Shehechiyanu vkiyimanu vhigiyanu lezman hazeh— Blessed are You, Lord our G-d, King of the Universe, who has sanctified us with His commandments and commanded us to hear the sound of the shofar; Who has granted us life, sustained us and enabled us to reach this occasion.” And all the maranos, the secret Jews, answered quietly, “Amen.”
And the Marano proceeded to perform the concert…
Today, dear King, over 500 years later, I am very happy as Chief Rabbi of Israel to bring you back this shofar. But now I can do so overtly, not covertly, because you treat my brothers with democracy. Here in Spain everyone can pray, build synagogues, and blow the shofar. And everything that a Jew can do today in Spain is because of you, the King.
The King looked at the shofar and said, “Dear Rabbi, you see around me many gifts from all over the world, but I think that this gift contains the greatest historical significance."
Even in their worst times in Spain, our people found ways how to blow the shofar, how to perform the mitzvos.
Today, the powers of the inquisition are gone; but the sound of the shofar still resonates.
Please feel free to join us at the Chabad Community Shul.
We have worked hard to ensure a meaningful and warm experience for all ages and all backgrounds
Whether you will be in the main service , the exciting youth services ,The teen program , The learning service with layah , or the family shofar service on Thursday afternoon , we know you and your family will feel good being part of the truly warm, welcoming , and spiritual community that the Shul at Chabad has become known for .
On behalf of Layah and myself , I wish you and yours a Happy , Healthy , and sweet new year .
One year ago, King Juan Carlos of Spain invited me to organize a commemoration of the 800th anniversary of the passing of the Rambam. Born in Cordova, Spain, the Rambam (Rabbi Moshe ben Maimon) is famous for his summaries of Jewish law and for his profound writings on Jewish philosophy.
When I arrived in Spain, I presented the King with the gift of a shofar. The shofar was long and curved, and part of it was covered in silver adorned with images of a crown, the Wailing Wall, and a menorah.
When King Juan Carlos saw the shofar, he didn’t understand its significance. “Is it from Africa?” he asked.
“No, it’s from the Land of Israel,” I replied. The King thought that perhaps it was used to play torero, a traditional sport involving the deadly pursuit of bulls that is played through the streets of Spain. I explained that Judaism is against such games because of the commandment of tzar baalei chayim, the prohibition against harming an animal without reason. “So what is the meaning of this present?” the King inquired. This is how I answered him.
Dear King of Spain, today with this gift I close a very old circle. More than 500 years ago, your great-great-grandfathers expelled my forefathers from Spain. Many Jews remained in Spain, and in order to avoid persecution they became maranos, secret Jews who behaved on the outside as Christians but in private remained Jews. The maranos made many small minyanim—gatherings of ten men—in underground synagogues, and they prayed very quietly. Once a year on Rosh Hashana, they were faced with a dilemma: how to blow the shofar and remain undetected. How can you fulfill the mitzvah of hearing the shofar if you cannot hear it?
So one year, a marano who was the conductor of the orchestra of the King of Spain approached the King and suggested that he arrange a special concert with old wind instruments. Being very fond of music, the King was delighted at such a novel idea and he instructed the conductor to reserve the largest theatre in Spain. The King told him to speak to his secretary and set a date for the concert. The conductor ran to the secretary and told him, “Please, I want a specific day in September.” That day was Rosh Hashanah.
At the concert, the King, the Queen, the royal children, and the ministers sat in the front rows, and behind them sat hundreds of maranos who came to hear the concert on Rosh Hashanah. The conductor held up the shofar and explained: “Dear King. Before you expelled the Jewish people from your country they used to blow this instrument, the shofar, as a sign of the first day of their calendar year. Before they used this instrument they used to say the following: Baruch atah hashem elokeinu melech haolam asher kidishanu bimitzvotav vitzivanu lishmoa kol shofar. Shehechiyanu vkiyimanu vhigiyanu lezman hazeh— Blessed are You, Lord our G-d, King of the Universe, who has sanctified us with His commandments and commanded us to hear the sound of the shofar; Who has granted us life, sustained us and enabled us to reach this occasion.” And all the maranos, the secret Jews, answered quietly, “Amen.”
And the Marano proceeded to perform the concert…
Today, dear King, over 500 years later, I am very happy as Chief Rabbi of Israel to bring you back this shofar. But now I can do so overtly, not covertly, because you treat my brothers with democracy. Here in Spain everyone can pray, build synagogues, and blow the shofar. And everything that a Jew can do today in Spain is because of you, the King.
The King looked at the shofar and said, “Dear Rabbi, you see around me many gifts from all over the world, but I think that this gift contains the greatest historical significance."
Even in their worst times in Spain, our people found ways how to blow the shofar, how to perform the mitzvos.
Today, the powers of the inquisition are gone; but the sound of the shofar still resonates.
Please feel free to join us at the Chabad Community Shul.
We have worked hard to ensure a meaningful and warm experience for all ages and all backgrounds
Whether you will be in the main service , the exciting youth services ,The teen program , The learning service with layah , or the family shofar service on Thursday afternoon , we know you and your family will feel good being part of the truly warm, welcoming , and spiritual community that the Shul at Chabad has become known for .
On behalf of Layah and myself , I wish you and yours a Happy , Healthy , and sweet new year .
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