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Register for new JLI course - Now on SUNDAY!

The critically-acclaimed new JLI course, Decoding the Talmud, is coming soon to Chabad Bay Area!

The new course will be held on SUNDAY mornings!

 

Decoding the Talmud:

Inside the Story, Substance, and Significance of the Book That Defines Judaism

Enter the intricate world of the Talmud: the monumental classic that has defined Jewish learning for centuries. Join this six-week course from the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute to discover the Talmud, its history, authors, and significance—and experience it for yourself.

You'll learn the key terms, logical principles, and historical context required to decode every part of the Talmudic page. Plus, see how it became central to Jewish life and why it inspires fascination, debate, and study today.

WATCH TRAILER:

 

JLI COURSE SCHEDULE:

  • Opening Lesson:
    Sunday, February 2, 2025
    10:30 am 
     
  • Classes will be held on 6 Sundays
    (Exception: no class on Feb 16, rabbi will be presenting at Yom Limmud)

INFO & REGISTRATION:
myJLI.com :: Chabad of the Bay Area 

Shabbat Services | Jan 18 | FULL KIDDUSH LUNCH

Join us for a FULL KIDDUSH LUNCH this Shabbat!

SHABBAT MORNING SCHEDULE:

  • Tanya of the Day at 9:30 am
  • Service starts at 10 am
  • Main part begins at around 10:40 am

HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Torah portion: Shemot - Starting the new book of Exodus.

Service followed by a Full Kiddush Lunch sponsored by Rabbi Yitzchok & Malky Schmukler in honor of their anniversary this week

Sunday Morning Class - The Spiritual Jew

Note - time change for this week only: class will be from 10:00 to 11:00 am 

Join us for our weekly class series, the Spiritual Jew.

We continue our illuminating exploration into the uniquely Jewish approach to faith in G-d.

At Chabad Bay Area
Led by Rabbi Yitzchok Schmukler 

(Note: class will not be held on Sunday, Jan 26) 

Chanukah Celebrations Coming Up: SUNDAY at Lagoon! MONDAY in Pearland!

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Hot Dogs, Hot Latkes, Sufganiyot and more! Cocktail Bar for Adults (a-la-carte). Grand Menorah Lighting! Fun music and atmosphere, free raffle! 

RSVP  
Suggested Cover $10 for adults / No charge for children!
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Shabbat Chanukah Services | Dec 28 | Special KIDDUSH LUNCH!

SHABBAT MORNING

  • Tanya of the Day at 9:30 am
     
  • Morning Services 
    Starts at 10:00 am
    Main part at 10:40 am

    Highlights:
    - Hallel Thanksgiving prayer in honor of Chanukah!
    - Blessing upcoming new month of Tevet ('Shabbat Mevorchin')
    - Torah Portion: Mikeitz - Joseph's brothers come down to Egypt to buy food... 
     
  • Service followed by Special FULL KIDDUSH LUNCH 
    Sponsored by Hedy Sacco in honor of her dear father, Dr Paul Isen (Pinchas ben Yosef, z"l), of blessed memory; in honor of Chanukah, and in celebration of the rabbi's birthday!

Sponsor a Kiddush Lunch

New Years Morning! | Special ROSH CHODESH & Chanukah Minyan!

Join us for a special Minyan on

Wednesday, January 1st, 2025
NEW YEAR'S MORNING

ROSH CHODESH - 7th Day of Chanukah! 

9:00 am Shacharit (with Tefillin - if you have, bring along)

Followed by a tasty
BAGELS & LOX BREAKFAST! 

Kindly reply to let us know for Minyan count  

Exciting! Women's Challah Bake

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Women & girls joining together for an evening of unity & inspiration!

Discover the joy & spiritual significance of creating your own handmade Challah for Shabbat, from mixing to kneading, braiding & topping!

Tuesday Evening, Dec. 10

At the home of Malky Schmukler 

Stay tuned for RSVP 

Upcoming Special Shabbat w/ Special Guests

Next Shabbat, Nov 23, will be privileged to be joined by distinguished scholars-in-residence, Rabbi Efraim & Chana Schmukler of Montreal (rabbi's parents). We'll have a Kiddush lunch as well. We look forward to seeing you there!

Sukkot Holiday Services - Thursday & Friday

Join us for
SUKKOT HOLIDAY SERVICES

Eve of Sukkot - Wed, Oct 16
Maariv Evening Service 7:30 pm
Dinner Under the Stars (Advance RSVP required)

1st Day of Sukkot - Thursday, Oct 17
Morning Service starts at 10 am
Main part begins at 10:45
Service includes joyous Hallel prayer & use of Lulav & Etrog
Followed by light Kiddush refreshments in the Sukkah

2nd Day of Sukkot - Friday, Oct 18
Morning Service starts at 10 am
Main part begins at 10:45
Service includes joyous Hallel prayer and use of Lulav & Etrog
Followed by light Kiddush refreshments in the Sukkah

Shabbat of Sukkot Services | Oct 19

SHABBAT MORNING
1st day of 'Chol Hamoed Sukkot (intermediate days of the holiday)

  • Morning Services 
    Starts at 10:00 am
    Main part at 10:40 am

    Followed by buffet KIDDUSH LUNCH in the Sukkah
    Sponsored by Ken Terkel in loving memory of his father Mike on the occasion of his Yahrtzeit on the first day of Sukkot

Sponsor a Kiddush Lunch

RSVP for High Holiday Services

 - ROSH HASHANA -

 Eve | Wed, Oct 2, 2024

  • Evening service
  • Festive Rosh Hashana Community Dinner
Daytime | Thursday & Friday, Oct 3-4, 2024
  • Morning Service on both days
  • Light refreshments after the service
  • Tashlich at the Water in the late afternoon of the first day
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 - YOM KIPPUR -

 Eve - Kol Nidrei | Fri, Oct 11, 2024

  • Evening Service
Day | Shabbat/Saturday, Oct 12, 2024
  • Morning Service
  • Afternoon & Neilah
  • Stay for a yummy break-fast meal at the end of Yom Kippur! 

RSVP'd Yet? Community Holiday Dinner on Rosh Hashana Eve!

 

Not too late to RSVP for the delicious, full-course, Rosh Hashana community holiday dinner!

Rosh Hashana Eve | Wed, Oct 2, 2024

SCHEDULE:

  • Brief evening service at 7:30 pm
  • Festive Community Dinner at 8:00 pm

Reserve Online

THIS SUNDAY: Pre-Rosh Hashana Class at 10:30 am

 

    SUNDAY CLASS:

    Pre Rosh Hashana Class at 10:30 am

    Get ready for Rosh Hashana by gaining an appreciation for the deeper meaning of this day, especially at this very significant time for the Jewish People. It will G-d Willing be a wonderous year, let's enter into it in the best way possible!

 

Kiddush Lunch - Shabbat Aug 17

We would like to invite you to a special Kiddush Lunch this Shabbat!

Sponsored by Jason Levinson in loving memory of his grandmother, Sylvia Levinson - Sarah Leiba bat Yehudah z"l - on the occasion of her Yahrtzeit on 10th of Av. 
 
Also welcoming the recently engaged couple, Shaindy Schmukler and Levi Benshimon, and wishing them Mazel Tov on their upcoming wedding!
 
Kindly reply to this email to let us know if you plan to attend. Wishing you a Shabbat Shalom!
 
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