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High Holiday Chabad Newsletter, a joint publication of chabad of jacksonville, southside, the beaches, s augustine and clay county

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Page 1: High Holidays Newsletter

ב"ה

A Time To Grow

Premier issue

September 2010 / Tishrei 5771

. . . A Time To Build

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Rabbi’s MessageNew Channels of Communication

The ever changing face of Jewry in the River City is in no small part due to the colorful array of Chabad sponsored outreach programs and activities. Sharing the warmth and joy of our rich heritage has proven effective for Chabad on the First Coast; it has actually added several satellites branches to meet the growing demand.

In addition to the original Center in Mandarin, now the Beaches communities, the Southside (including UNF) and St. Augustine, have their own respective Chabad Centers – catering to their unique local needs. What’s more, we are about to announce the inauguration of yet a new center, to serve another outpost in the greater Jacksonville area.

Still, all the centers, programs, classes and activities are only as effective as the means by which they are publicized, for participation depends on information. The increased programming, has hence led to the need for new ways to keep-in-touch with the Jewish community.

This publication, called “First Coast Chabad,” is our direct line to each and every Jew on the First Coast; it is our way of sharing the ever increasing wholesome and exciting array of Jewish events, classes and activities available through Chabad.

We hope you enjoy this premier issue. We welcome and appreciate your feedback. Most of all, we look forward to sharing a Jewish experience with you!

Best wishes for a Shana Tova, a happy, healthy and sweet new year. May the upcoming year usher in an age of good health, world peace, meaningful fulfillment and final redemption. May the year of 5771 bring mazal and blessing in abundance.

Rabbi Yoseph Kahanov

Chabad NE Florida Founder/DirectorChabad Hebrew School

chabadhebrewschool

Featuring the world famous

Three Locations:

Finally a Hebrew School your child will love!

Beaches 543.9301 Southside 646.4434

Chabad on the First Coast has for several years been in a continual state of growth. Be it the construction of a brand new Center and Pre-School at the Southside, or the purchase and renovation of a new facility at the Beaches, expansion has become synonymous with Chabad

in the greater Jacksonville area. Purchases and expansion figures for recent facilities have in fact topped 1.7 million dollars.

“Still, Chabad continues to build at an increased rate”, says Rabbi Yoseph Kahanov, Director of Chabad in Northeast, FL, “this despite a paralyzing economic downturn and construction woes. Chabad seems to have come of age. Its growth is a clear reflection of its ever growing popularity and success among Jews of all walks of life. Chabad in the River City is on the rise as is Chabad throughout the world” concludes Kahanov.

As part of the local expansion, the original Chabad House in Mandarin – NE Florida’s regional headquarters – is now in the midst of its largest project yet. The new construction

will more than double the size of it’s present facility. Included in the project is a brand new sanctuary, library and offices.

The latest construction comes on the heels of a previous project, which included the installation of a brand new kitchen, social hall and bathrooms. The new expansion will allow Chabad to serve Jacksonville’s burgeoning Jewish community with an even larger array of Jewish outreach and enrichment activities.

Adding to the above, Chabad has ceded land from its 1.5 acres for two brand new state of the art mikvah facilities, to serve both women and men. The mikvah venture, which is also well under way, is a joint endeavor of an independent committee representing a cross section of the Jewish community and Chabad of NE Fl. It is also being built in conjunction with Mikvah USA – a national organization whose objective is to help build mikvaos across the country.

Dedication opportunities for both the Center and the Mikvah are available, anyone interested in a dedication, or more information on these projects, can contact Rabbi Kahanov. (More on the mikvah endeavor, in the next issue).

Cover Story

A Time To Grow. . . A Time To Build

The new construction in Mandarin will more than double the size of it’s present facility. Included in the project is a brand new Sanctuary, library and offices.

Chabad of Southside’s recently constructed 4000 square foot building serves as a brand new Center and Pre-School.

Feature Article

Jacksonville was among 2500 cities worldwide visited by rabbinical students who spent part of their summer canvassing

remote communities. The program, which is now in its 65th year, challenges Chabad rabbinical students to apply their training out in the field while providing a vital service in locations where there is often no Jewish community infrastructure.

“We cannot begin to estimate the numbers of Jewish people whose lives have been affected in a positive way, as a result of this program,” says Rabbi Moshe Kotlarsky of Lubavitch World Headquarters, the project’s sponsor. “Our students literally travel the world to search out Jewish people and connect with them no matter where they are,” adds Kotlarsky.

During the month of July, Jacksonville was graced by two wonderful young Rabbis-in-training, Zalman and Shmery, who spent three weeks roving the city’s outbacks. While not as exotic as Vietnam, Ireland or Peru, our pair of roving Rabbis had quite some interesting experiences of their own. Here are some notes from their diary:

“Our travels around and about the Jacksonville area brought us to many interesting places. The Jews we met had very little Jewish affiliation

and knowledge. Many believed that they were the “only” Jews in their entire neighborhood. Still, the welcome was all-in-all very pleasant. Most were intrigued at the sight of Chassidic youngsters standing at their doorstep interested in discussing their common heritage.

Amongst the communities where we spent some time was Green Cove Springs, a place – we are told – was at one time under the influence of the Klan. When we exhausted our list of contacts we focused our efforts on nearby areas. One day we decide to return to Green Cove Springs and look up the two addresses that we have not gotten to before. The occupants at the first destination turned out not to be Jewish, so we quickly move on to the second address, which is on a dirt trail close to Black Creek.

As we pulled up to the house in our flashy orange car, we notice a man in a pickup slow down to survey the scene. After a few minutes, he continued slowly down the street.

Unperturbed (or at least pretending to be), we walk up to the house and soon discover that there is no one home, so we leave a note at the door and return to our car.

Just as we’re about to drive off, a car pulls into the driveway and a man jumps out. As the man looks at us sitting in the car his expression goes

from strenuous to tender. A conversation ensues, in which we learn that the man’s name is Justin and that he and his small child live in the house together with his parents.

Justin’s father is not Jewish and his mother doesn’t really consider herself Jewish, but her mother is Jewish and sometimes attends synagogue. Based on this information it is clear that Justin is 100% Jewish. Justin, who always felt Jewish, never had a bar mitzvah, and agrees to put on Tefillin for the first time in his life right there in the driveway.

As soon as we conclude the Sh’ma, Justin tells us that the reason he came was, ‘because his neighbor in the pickup drove by the creek where he was swimming with his son, alerting him that some guys dressed up like Abraham Lincoln were hanging around my house, and that I ought to check it out.’

‘As soon as I saw the Hebrew writing on your bumper sticker, said Justin, I knew who you were and that G-d sent you to me.’ He told us that he left his child with someone at the creek and that he had to return right away. With that he thanked us, disappearing into the oblivion from which he had come.

We stood there taken aback by what had just occurred. We found ourselves marveling over the ‘Fateful encounter’ – how we came exactly at the right moment to be noticed by the curious pickup truck, so he could report his suspicious observation to his friend, enabling a Jew to connect with his religious core by performing a special mitzvah for the very first time in his life. The amazing turn of events reminded us how everything is orchestrated by G-d – when we make the effort He does the rest.”

Inside the beautifully renovated and expanded sanctuary and social hall at Chabad @ the Beaches.

Turn an ordinary Friday night

into a Shabbat Experience.Join us for a delicious homemade Shabbat dinner in a warm atmosphere. With great

discussions, socializing and uplifting songs, an event you’ll never forget.

Call your local Chabad for more detailsJoin us for ShabbatS. Augustine 521.8664 September 2010/Tishrei 5771 3

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With typical dedication and resolve, Chabad here in the Jacksonville has begun a new outreach program

for Jews in recovery from alcoholism and drug addiction. There are successful Jewish recovery programs in many communities such as South Florida, Detroit, Montreal and Los Angeles. With these successful models in mind, Chabad at the Beaches has begun Monday night 12 step meetings followed with a relevant workshop by Rabbi Kurinsky. There will also be a Jacksonville chapter of JACS (Jewish Alcoholics Co-dependents and Significant others) starting this fall. The meetings will be run by Dr. Mendel Galer who has over 22 years of recovery, and experience in the field with 6 years as a Nationally Syndicated Talk Show host of “Recovery Radio” and as co-founder of R-Net Behavioral Health Cable TV Channel with over 18 million viewers 24/7. There are scores of Jewish men and women who are in recovery or are in need of help with their addictions in North Florida. Until now the only available location to attend meetings have been in church basements or general meeting clubs. Alcoholism and drug addiction is a very large problem around the country and Jews are not immune. There are hundreds of men and women in Jacksonville that would prefer a Jewish based location for their meeting.

“When we became alcoholics, crushed by a self-imposed crisis we could not postpone or evade, we had to fearlessly face the proposition that either G-d is everything or else He is nothing. G-d either is or He isn’t. What was our choice to be?” (Alcoholics Anonymous, 4th ed., p. 53).

Those of us who recover from addiction, have come to see the need to apply our belief in G-d to all aspects of life. The12-Step program does not dictate which Higher Power to believe in. The program does not favor one or any official theology. But it does tell us clearly that the One who has the power to help us recover from addiction is “everything.”

In any case, the Jewish concept of G-d is that people, places and things do not exist by themselves. G-d is not just the Maker and Manager of all—He is the All. He is not just a higher power. He is the Only Power. He is everything.

Many recovering addicts say the Seventh Step prayer upon awakening in the morning:

My Creator, I AM now willing that you should have all of me, good and bad. I pray that you now remove from me every single defect of character which stands in the way of my usefulness to you and my fellows. Grant me strength, as I go out from here, to do your bidding. Amen. (Alcoholics Anonymous - page 76)

Essentially we are asking G-d to take everything away from us, the good and the bad, and to give us back only what we need to do G-d’s bidding. We say to G-d “Take away all my capacities, all my qualities, all my talents, and all my character defects. I have no personal use for any of it. Whatever You think I will need today to do your work, please give it to me. I don’t use my own egoistic talents to do Your work; I want to use the talent that You vested in me.”

We say the Modeh Ani every morning: “Modeh Ani Lefanecha Melech Chai Vekayam Shehechezarta Be Nishmati Bechemla; Rabba Emunatecha.”

“I offer thanks to You, living and eternal King, for You have mercifully restored my soul within me; Your faithfulness is great.”

Traditionally it is a gratitude prayer thanking G-d for restoring our soul back into our body. The Hebrew words of “Modeh Ani” are usually translated as “I offer thanks”. Another translation, emphasized in the teaching of Chassidus is “I surrender”. So, another reading of the Modeh Ani could follow the same pattern as the 7th Step. ‘I surrender to G-d all of my existence. I ask G-d to give back to me what I need to do His will today.’

The key to gaining the sensitivity to G-d’s role in all of the details of our lives is to simply be in the moment. It’s easier said than done. To be in the moment, we can’t recede into the comfort of our own little reality. We need to be brave, and to stay in G-d’s reality. This is what 12-Step Programs often call: “Accepting life on life’s terms.” How many spiritual experiences have we ignored by being self-absorbed and insensitive to the perfect job G-d is doing for us every second? As it says in Psalm 118, “This is the day that G-d has made. Celebrate and rejoice in it.”

Nobody sets out to become an alcoholic or addict so that he can later be eligible for recovery. Only by becoming an alcoholic can one begin to recover. Perhaps the reason that this is so is that, like the concept of Teshuva, recovery draws down such a lofty degree of holiness that it is not something that anyone can purposely set out for. Its spirituality is so lofty and rare that it can only be given to us in such a way that we never saw it coming. You may contact Mendel G Anonymously at (904)631-7500 or [email protected].

Sunday:

Sunday Morning Minyan � 9:20 AM Join us for Sunday morning prayer and full breakfast with bagels, lox and the works.

Beaches Hebrew School � 9:45 AM - 11:30 AM See ad on page 2.

Monday:

Recovery Meeting � 7:00 PMSee Story on page 5.

Halacha Class � 7:00 PMDiscover what it takes to live a life of tradition. Dispel the myths and shed light on the intricate details of Jewish observance at these classes straight from the source. Based on the text of “The Concise Code of Jewish Law”, you’ll learn the what, how and why of a “torah lifestyle”.

Jewish Women’s Circle � 8:00 PMOnce a month women of all backgrounds come together to socialize, gather knowledge, and show of their talents and skills.

TueSday:

Mommy and Me � 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Our Mommy and Me provides a weekly opportunity for toddlers with their mothers to learn and share new experiences together and be exposed to varied stimulating and challenging experiences in a warm environment.

Arts’n’Crafts • Kiddy Exercises • Baking • Music • Parachute Play.

WedneSday:

Timely Classes for Timeless Classics � 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Probing the ideas and issues presented in each week’s Torah portion, the Torah Studies classes offer timely lessons for living - from the most timeless of all texts.

Monthly Cteen meeting: �CTeen helps turn teenagers’ free time into constructive time by incorporating programs such as; preparing food for the homeless, visits to the sick and elderly, community service events, and recreational projects

CHaBad

Yoseph Kahanov Founder/Director Rivkie Kahanov Cofounder/Director Nechamie Browd Special Programming

Wide spectrum of exciting and innovative programs, classes and activities. Our Center and all our programs are open and inviting to Jews of all ages and backgrounds. Come and share an experience with our Chabad family.

THe SHul

Yoseph Kahanov Rabbi Mendy Browd Assistant Rabbi

Informal setting. Insightful discussions. Frequent kiddushim. Delectable food.

The Shul is known for its distinctive mystique and spirit. The warm atmosphere, joyous ambiance and inspirational melodies, all add to the spiritual oasis for which it has become known.

ClaSSeS:

Monday-Friday: 6:30 AM “Daily Chassidus.” �Instructor, Mordechai Huber8:00 AM “Daily Rambam-Maimonides.” �Instructor, Rabbi Mendy Browd

Sundays: 8:15 AM “Daily Chassidus.” �Instructor, Mordechai Huber10:00 AM “Daily Rambam” �Instructor, Rabbi Mendy Browd8:30 PM “Exploring the Talmud.” �Instructor, Rabbi M. Browd

Wednesdays: 8:00 PM For Women Only, “Torah Studies.” �Instructor, Rivkie Kahanov 8:30 PM “Exploring the Talmud.” �Instructor, Rabbi Mendy Browd

Shabbat: 8:30 AM “Chassidus Before Davening,” �Instructor, Rabbi Mendy Browd

6:00 PM “Chassidus In Depth.” Instructor, Mordechai Huber

ShabbaT ServiCeS:Friday Night, Saturday Morning, Saturday Mincha (call or visit website for times).

daily ServiCeS:Shachris: Sunday 9:00 AM. Monday - Friday 7:00 AM. Mincha/Maariv 7:00 PM.

Junior MinyanShabbos 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM. For kids ages 2-5. nosh, stories, davening, & games.

MeSibaT ShabbaTShabbat, 5:00 PM. 3097 Watson Ct. For children of all ages. Stories, great treats, learning and fantastic prizes.

Café ChabadFirst and third Tuesday of every month, 5:30-7:30 PM at the Chabad headquarters in Mandarin. Menu includes a full array of delicious kosher soups, entrees, sides & desserts.

JTCA Jewish club for teen girls that cultivates personal growth and a sense of Jewish values, pride and belonging.

Chabad WoMen’S GroupMonthly meets designed to feed the mind and nourish the soul while exploring contemporary Jewish issues through innovative activities.

Services, Classes, Events & Programs

Chabad at the beaches that raise Jewish awareness.

ThurSday:

Shabbat Cook-a-thon � 7:15 PM Every week teams of people meet at Chabad. These people help cook for Shabbat and/or Holiday. If you would like to join a team please let us know.

Prison Visits: �Once a month a group of men from the Beaches area visit area prisons on behalf of the Aleph Institute. If you would like to join us please let us know.

friday:

Shabbat Children’s Service � 7:30 PM Children hear stories, have fun and are taught important torah lessons in an interactive enjoyable manner. The

program takes place on Friday night during Services.

Friday Night live � 7:30 PM Learn more on page 3.

ShabbaT:

In depth Chasidus Class � 8:00 AM An in depth lesson of chasidus.

Saturday Morning Services � 9:15 AM Join us for shabbat Services! Every Saturday morning. warmth! Hebrew/English Prayer books! Kiddush following services! Special children’s service.

10129 Haley Rd. • Jacksonville, Fl 32257

phone. 904.262.6641 fax. 904.880.0787

WWW.ChabadJaCkSonville.orG

521 a1a n • Ponte vedRa BeacH, Fl 32082

phone. 904.543.9301

WWW.ChabadbeaCheS.CoM

ConTaCT uS

ConTaCT uS

YES You Can!Recovery Meetings for

Jewish Alcoholics

Chabad headquarters, The Shul, Mandarin

The Shofar Factory

Lag B’Omer Picnic & Outing

Chabad @ the Beaches is dedicated to helping every Jew increase their level of Jewishness. Walking into our shul, the first thing you will notice is the people. There are Jews from all walks of life, you will see smiles, hugs and warm handshakes as people greet each other in a uniquely relaxed setting. At every service you will find families, singles, seniors and lots of children. People come to our shul because of the sense of community and Jewish warmth they feel here.

Rabbi Nochum & Leah Kurinsky & Family

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When you read the news paper or hear the news reports all you hear is the negative news about how bad the economy is. There is a small group of Jewish business professional that have come together to help each other grow their businesses in these tough economic times.

JBN, The Jewish Business Network, was formed as an organization of Jewish entrepreneurs and business leaders who wish to enhance & develop their business skills, facilitate growth in their endeavors, share ideas, solve problems, and meet with other like minded professionals in a Jewish environment. At each meeting people are finding new business contacts which have lead to new business. Plus, some have even found new job opportunities through the contacts

they made at a JBN meeting.

Each meeting consists of open networking time, business tips from a local business coach, a featured speaker from the Jewish business community, and a kosher meal or hors d’oeuvres.

If you would like to find out more about the Jewish Business Network and receive an invitation to our next function please contact Steve Goranson at 904-739-0200.

Sunday hebreW SChool10:00 aM – 12:00 PMSee ad on page 2.

hebreW ClaSSMondays – 8:00 PM – 9:00 PMLearning Hebrew is easier than you think! Join us as we explore the Aleph-Bet, practice the vowels and become proficient in reading Hebrew fluently! Our instructor shares inspiring (and sometimes entertaining) tidbits of knowledge that add spice to the class and broaden our understanding of the significance of our ancient Holy Tongue.

SeCreT STepS To JeWiSh happineSSWednesday - 7:00 PM – 8:00 PMUntil the time prior to the industrial revolution it was forbidden for Jews to learn the secrets of the Torah unless they were married, over

forty and well versed in the entire Talmud. Then, for the very first time in history, all Jews gained access to properly understand the greatest principles of the universe. This course takes participants on a unique journey with eight stopovers – the eight steps to discover the Secrets to Jewish Happiness.

friday niGhT live 7:30 PMRead about it on page 3.

lunCh ‘n learnanytime!Good kosher food, great Jewish discussions – what better way to recharge your batteries during a hectic day at the office. Join dozens of Southside professionals and be a part of Lunch ‘n Learn. Call the office at 646-4434 or contact the rabbi directly at [email protected]

JeWiSh WoMen’S CirCleMonthlyThis exciting program provides Jewish women with the opportunity to explore their roots, broaden their knowledge of Jewish concepts, meet other Jewish women and engage in a unique Jewish themed project.

Chabad of S. Augustine is a place where Jewish people of all ages and backgrounds are invited to step in and “recharge” his/her “Jewish batteries”. Our loving and non-judgemental approach towards every Jew, coupled with the goal to heighten Jewish awareness and identity, is what makes our programs different. Check us out!

No prior knowledge necessary to join any program. all classes are FRee.

Rabbi Levi & Fraidy Vogel & Family

Services, Classes, Events & Programs

604 s. tRee GaRden dRive

st. auGustine, Fl 32086

phone. 904.521.8664

WWW.ChabadSauGuSTine.CoM

11271 alumni Way

Jacksonville, Fl 32246

phone. 904.646.4434

WWW.SouThSideChabad.CoM

ConTaCT uS

ConTaCT uS

MenS Tefillin Club1st Sunday of every Month 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Tefillin Club is a monthly opportunity, for Jewish men and boys over the age of Bar-Mitzvah, to learn about and get acquainted with the enriching mitzvah of donning Tefillin. Includes a lively prayer service, followed by an informal, delicious, Kosher breakfast and light Jewish shmoozing.

Sunday hebreW SChool(with Rabbi Levi or Mrs. Fraidy Vogel)

See ad on page 2.

TalMud ClaSSMonday - 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM (with Rabbi Levi Vogel)

This user-friendly course will teach you the basic of Talmud study and have you understanding the arguments of the Sages just as they were recorded two thousand years ago. Join like minded individuals in a beginner’s class on the intricacies of the Talmud.

kabbalahTuesday - 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM (with Rabbi Levi Vogel)

The book of Tanya is based on the kabbalistic works of the Zohar, writings of Rabbi Isaac Luria (Arizal), Baal Shem Tov, Maharal of Prague and others. Its unique approach of distilling the cryptic messages of mysticism has won it acclaim as a most practical book of spiritual guidance for layman and scholar alike.

one-on-one JudaiSMStudy Judaism - Your Choice, Your Turf, Your level(with Rabbi Levi or Mrs. Fraidy Vogel)

So the classes are all at the wrong times. Or you want to study something specific. Or you feel that the classes are on a higher/lower level than you are. No problem! Let us know what you’d like to learn, when, and where, and we’ll set something up!

JeWiSh WoMen’S CirClePeriodically throughout the year (with Mrs. Fraidy Vogel)

The Jewish Women’s circle provides an opportunity for Jewish women of all backgrounds and affiliations to join together, and explore Jewish themes in an atmosphere of fun and friendship. For women... by women... about women - Join our circle for an enriching experience.

friday niGhT live 7:30 PM Read about it on page 3.

Chabad Southside

For more inFormation

please visit our

website or give

us a call at

904-646-4434

lox & Bagels Unite Jewish Professionals to grow their businesses.

Chabad of S. augustine

Jacksonville’sPremier Jewish Preschool

Free Pre-Kindergarten with VPK!

Infant - KIndergartenflexIble Schedule OptIOnS

Chabad of Southside strives to meet the needs of the growing Southside community with an exciting lineup of programs and services including Ganeinu - Chabad’s Early Childhood Development Center, CHS - our Sunday hebrew school, Chabad on Campus serving Jewish students from Jacksonville’s numerous universities, religious Services and programs and adult education.

No prior knowledge necessary to join any class. all classes are FRee.

Chabad on CampusStudents from UNF, JU, Florida Coastal and FSC join together for ongoing programs and get togethers. If you or someone you know is a student in Jacksonville please let us know!

Chanukah at the Plaza

Fun In the Sukkah

SeliChoTGetting into the High Holidays spirit, Jews the world over are awaiting with anticipation the arrival of the High Holidays, which usher in the Jewish New Year of 5771 (Sept 9 & 10). These holidays offer new hope, renewal and inspiration.

In order to meaningfully celebrate the holiday and maximize the experience, one must properly ready oneself for the occasion.

According to Jewish tradition, a series of Selichot (“supplication”) prayers are recited on the days leading-up to Rosh Hashanah. The first Selichot prayers are recited on the Saturday night preceding Rosh Hashana and early morning on the following days.

Chabad invites you to participate in a truly uplifting Selichot experience. Join us on Sat. Night, Sept. 4 for an invigorating kickoff of the awesome Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur

season. Cantorial Selichot service will be preceded by a moving video presentation and light refreshments. For times and more info call your local Chabad House.

roSh haShanah dinnerSee back cover for more details.

break The faSTEveryone is invited to a Break-the-fast following Havdallah on Motzei Yom Kippur, Sept. 18 at approx 8:00 PM.

Grand SukkoS lunCheonEveryone is invited to join us as we celebrate Sukkos in a truly lively atmosphere. Thursday, September 23.

pizza in The huT Join us for our annual “Pizza in the Hut” event. Pizza, fries, salad and drinks will be available. Prices vary slightly by location.

The program will include music and exciting activities for the children, who will

also get to build their very own edible Sukkah.

The program will take place on Sun., Sept. 26, at 5:00 PM at the Giant Chabad Sukkah. Reservations are required.

SiMChaT Torah ChaSSdiC STyleSimchat Torah is the Holiday of rejoicing and dancing with the Torah. Come celebrate Chassidic Style—The Real Deal, Thurs. Night, Sept. 30, 6:30 PM. The evening will include: singing, dancing, Kiddush, L’chaim & refreshments. Simchat Torah flags will be distributed to all children. On Fri. Morning, Oct. 1, join us for another round of Hakafos, Kiddush, L’chaim & Refreshments beginning at 10:00 AM.

Tishrei Happenings

lulav & eSroG reMinderplease order your lulav Sets before Monday, Sept. 13.

No guarantees on orders placed after this date.priCe: $40.00 per SeT

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NON Profit orgU.S. Postage

PAIDJacksonville, FLPermit No. 2783

Chabad Lubavitch10129 Haley RoadJacksonville, FL 32257

The High Holidays are here.We saved you a seat!

RosH HasHanaH: Wednesday Evening, September 8 • Thursday & Friday, September 9 and 10

Yom KippuR: Friday Evening, September 17 • Saturday, September 18

Four Locations:Mandarin10129 Haley Rd.Jacksonville, FL 32557904.262.6641

Beaches521 A1A N Ponte Vedra Beach, Fl 32082904.543.9301

Southside11271 Alumni WayJacksonville, Fl 32246904.646.4434

S. Augustine604 S. Tree Garden DriveSt. Augustine, FL 32086904.521.8664

Where the Prayers are meaningful...the people are friendly... and everyone feels at home

HiGH HoLiDaY sERViCEs

There is NO CHARGE for seats. • Donations are appreciated.

Advance reservations suggested.

Inspiring, Informal, Nostalgic, Welcoming. . .

RosH HasHanaH DinnEROn the first eve of Rosh Hashanah, September 8, Your local Chabad is sponsoring a Holiday Dinner. A full course meal will be enjoyed, serving all of the holiday favorites, as well as the many Rosh Hashanah delicacies. The meal will be preceded by Holiday services. For costs and more information contact your

local Chabad Center.

Reservations are required.

Hebrew/English Prayer Books • Warm and Friendly Atmosphere Traditional, Melodious, and Inspirational • No Background or

Affiliation Necessary • Special Children’s Program